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All poultry and captive birds in England must be kept inside as bird flu rules tightened

The UK has been battling the largest ever outbreak of avian influenza, with more than 200 cases confirmed since late October 2021

Wales Online

COVID-19, RSV and flu — season of respiratory infections

COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are respiratory infections caused by different viruses. The concern is that each has overlapping symptoms, and all are arriving together. There are ways to keep these viruses at bay as the U.S. enters the colder months.

Tribune News Service

Flu season has hit 13-year record in US, CDC reports

Infections began to spread through the south and southeast US, and will likely continue to spread up the Atlantic coast

The Independent UK

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Immune system-evading hybrid virus observed for first time

Researchers found the RSV and influenza viruses fused together to form a new type of virus pathogen

The Guardian - UK

10km zone set up after second bird flu case found in same part of Wales

It comes only a week after the first case was discovered

Wales Online

Warning for parents after rise in hospitalisations for flu in children under 5

Hospitalisation rate for influenza was at 0.84 per 100,000 this week

The Independent UK

Bird flu symptoms in adults and Defra prevention zones explained

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the UK due to an increase in the number of detections of bird flu in wild birds and on commercial premises

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Editorial: COVID protection now: Seniors and other vulnerable Americans should get new shots

As the weather gets colder, Americans hunker down for a third winter marred by COVID-19 — a virus everyone would gladly erase from our memories. But we can’t, because the bug is still taking about 400 American lives per day. Annualized, that works out to more than Alzheimer’s or diabetes…

Tribune News Service

Prepare for a challenging flu season: Get vaccinated now

Flu season usually peaks in winter; however, the best time to prevent infection is before the virus appears in a community.

Tribune News Service

Bindi Irwin responds to request for help from owner of TikTok famous emu Emmanuel amid bird flu row

Emu’s caretaker contacted Irwin family to ask for help after her beloved bird Emmanuel contracted avian influenza

The Independent UK

Q&A: You’re feeling cruddy. Is it flu? COVID? Here’s why it matters

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- If you’re feeling really cruddy right now, join the crowd. Yes, you might have COVID. Yet again, this time it might be the flu — or just a really bad cold that is making the rounds.

Tribune News Service

What is avian flu, the disease afflicting viral TikTok emu Emmanuel?

Viral TikTok star Emmanuel – an emu who gained a vast online following thanks to videos shared by his owner at Knuckle Bump Farms in Florida – has reportedly fallen sick with avian influenza.

The Conversation

US experiencing ‘steep rise’ in flu activity amid low vaccination rates, CDC warns

Texas and Georgia have already seen high levels of influenza

The Independent UK

Online health services eyed to combat COVID, flu outbreaks

The government has announced a plan to expand online medical services in preparation for simultaneous outbreaks of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza in the coming winter months.

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Ruby Princess's COVID-19 source disputed

Carnival and Princess Cruise Lines claim there was "a small, well-managed influenza outbreak" on the Ruby Princess before it set sail on its deadly cruise.

Wales Online

The reason why seagulls are vanishing from some Welsh towns

The mysterious disappearance of gulls from some coastal areas has left locals mystified

Liverpool Echo

Animal rescue centre on 'high alert' and issue warning to owners

It confirmed that the shelter would have to "destroy" all birds should one get infected

Al Jazeera

WHO says new COVID-19 wave emerging in Europe

UN agency’s regional data show only Europe with an increase in coronavirus cases in the week that ended October 2.

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Belfast Live

Bird flu Northern Ireland: Suspected case found in Co Down

All poultry and captive birds at the premises must now be kept in secure housing or otherwise kept separate from wild birds

The Hindu

H1N1 influenza cases down in Tamil Nadu: Health Minister

A total of 13,178 fever camps, apart from mobile camps in schools, were held , benefitting 19,71,355 persons in the last 20 days when H1N1 influenza cases began to surface in Tamil Nadu

Tribune News Service

The flu is coming. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your family

DALLAS -- After a COVID-19-induced two-year break, influenza seems to be coming back with a vengeance.

WEKU

Doctors concerned this flu season could hit harder in Kentucky

A Richmond doctor says there’s concern within the medical community of a stronger dose of influenza over the next several months. Dr. Ashish Patel is a primary physician with Baptist Health Richmond.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Do I have to get a flu shot?’ Your flu questions answered

PHILADELPHIA -- The flu is poised for a comeback this year after two seasons in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot this fall

The Conversation

If you think scrapping COVID isolation periods will get us back to work and past the pandemic, think again

COVID is an exceptional disease and was at its deadliest this year, causing more deaths in Australia between June and August 2022 than at any other time. There have been 288 deaths from influenza so far this year compared to more than 12,000 deaths from COVID.

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