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Avian flu has jumped from chickens to wild birds and is spreading fast

After a series of localised outbreaks in the past few years, avian flu has re-emerged as a major driver of bird deaths across the UK. Until the past few weeks, the latest outbreak of the disease – also known as bird flu or, to scientists, highly pathogenic avian influenza –…

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The influenza pandemic and ‘nations within a nation’

Disease outbreaks can cause unanticipated and disruptive changes, affecting the business environment and policy

The Hindu

Flu seasons, like the COVID-19 pandemic, have become unusual and unpredictable. Here's why

Around the world, something very strange is happening with the spread of flu, with a range of specialists saying the COVID-19 pandemic has set off a chain of consequences that interrupted the spread of influenza, possibly throwing out seasonal trends for years to come.

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Record flu cases in May prompt warning

Experts say winter 2022 will redefine what it means for Australia to be "flu ready" as authorities report more than 65,770 confirmed cases of influenza in May.

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Public warned not to touch dead or sick birds as several wash up on Northumberland Coast

Dead birds have been reported on several beaches in Northumberland and despite Avian Influenza posing a low risk to humans, it is best not to take any risks - according to Northumberland's County Ecologist

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Australia’s aged care homes urged to speed up fourth-dose Covid boosters as outbreaks and deaths rise

Federal ministers Mark Butler and Anika Wells warn providers with low vaccination rates will have to explain themselves

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Experts fear deadly new bird flu in Scotland could put some species at threat of extinction

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is intensifying in Scotland as experts warn the virus is 'new and unprecedented'

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Bird Flu: How to keep you and your dogs safe from Avian Influenza

Thousands of wild birds have been dying on Scotland's coastline.

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Why LumiraDx Shares Are Rising Today

LumiraDx Ltd (NASDAQ: LMDX) shares are trading higher by 10.31% at $4.28 after the company announced it achieved CE Mark for two new Fast Lab Solutions molecular tests, including Dual-Target SARS-CoV-2 STAR Complete and SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A/B RNA STAR Complete.

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Canberra flu numbers spike early this year

All except one of the positive cases were influenza type A.

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Two patients a day evacuated from Maningrida as flu outbreak worsens in Northern Territory

Top End health authorities are feeling the strain as they scramble to deal with the worst flu outbreak in years.

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Moderna Commences Late-stage Study of Flu Vaccine Candidate

Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) today announced Initiation of Patient dosing in the phase 3 clinical study of its seasonal influenza vaccine candidate mRNA-1010 for patients with influenza.

Benzinga

Hong Kong suspends UK poultry imports due to Shetland avian flu

Hong Kong has suspended the import of poultry from the UK in the latest consequence of an outbreak of avian influenza in the Shetland Islands.

The National (Scotland)

The challenges of calculating a lab leak

The odds of a dangerous pathogen escaping a lab are uncertain, and have implications for COVID-19 and more

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As COVID and influenza cases increase, some students have been forced back to remote learning

In a cruel reminder of the past two years, Albury High School had to go back to remote learning this week.

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NT 'not currently planning' to expand free flu vaccine schedule, despite surge in cases

The Northern Territory has recorded its highest number of influenza cases in at least five years, putting significant pressure on an already stretched hospital system.

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Flu cases predicted to reach epidemic levels as schools bear brunt of early season

A Sunshine Coast GP says he expects the virus to reach epidemic levels in the coming months to put pressure on hospital and ambulance services.

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Future COVID-19 booster shots will likely need fresh formulations as new coronavirus variants of concern continue to emerge

Being up to date on COVID-19 vaccines means having had three or four doses of the same shot at this point. Current boosters are the same formulations as the first authorized shots, based on the original strain of the coronavirus that emerged in late 2019. They do still protect against…

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Free flu jabs at Tasmanian GPs, pharmacies

Tasmania will offer free flu vaccinations at GPs and pharmacies for four weeks in response to a rising rate of influenza infections in the island state.

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Some PCR Testing In NSW And Qld Is Also Checking For The Flu Other Yuck Respiratory Viruses

Huge news for all of us who have accepted we're just sick with "some other thing".

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Queensland Children's Hospital under strain with spike in flu and respiratory cases

The Queensland Children's Hospital emergency department is experiencing unprecedented demand. For seven days in the past fortnight, it saw more than 300 children per day – a jump of about 30 per cent.

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Regional bulk-billing GP clinics caught up in Tristar Medical Group collapse, as doctor shortages hit

A number of medical clinics across regional Australia face potential closure as communities grapple with surging influenza cases, doctor shortages and COVID-19 transmission.

Daily Record

Dozens of dead birds scattered across Shetland Isles amid bird flu outbreak

The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the Shetland Isles.

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Flu shot, COVID boosters essential for winter protection, SA Indigenous leader says

Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation in Berrin, or Mount Gambier, has urged locals to get the flu vaccine and COVID boosters as coronavirus and influenza spreads in the community in the lead-up to winter.

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Which states and territories are offering free flu jabs and where do you get one

After two years of lockdowns and social distancing the flu has returned with a vengeance. In a move to encourage people to protect themselves, the jab is now being offered for free. But its availability differs throughout the states and territories.

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