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Bird flu vaccine deal agreed to bolster pandemic preparedness

The UK Health Security Agency stressed there is no evidence at this stage to suggest the A(H5N1) virus will start spreading among humans.

Evening Standard

Canada’s first human bird flu case: Teen in critical condition; dangers of H5N1 in kids and young

The teenager hospitalized for a presumed case of avian influenza is in a critical condition, as per several media reports. The first-ever case of H5N1 Bird Flu has been detected in Canada in a teenager as per an official statement on the website of the western province. Provincial health officer…

The Times of India

Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus 'seems to be gearing up for wider impact'

Health officials were struggling to answer a broader and potentially worrisome question: how the infection occurred.

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Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs — Here’s Why That’s So Worrisome

H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs by virologists. Here's why that's so worrisome.

Inverse

Stay Safe During The Holidays With Regular Antigen Tests For Flu A, B And Covid-19

Learn about the differences and testing for flu A and B and COVID-19 and how to make holiday travels and gatherings safer.

International Business Times

First human case of H5N1 bird flu in Canada sparks concern; all you want to know

First-ever case of H5N1 Bird Flu has been detected in Canada in a teenager who has been hospitalized for a presumed case of avian influenza, according to an official statement published on the official website of the western province. The first human case of the deadly virus has sparked concern…

The Times of India

Stay Safe During The Holidays With Regular Antigen Tests For Flu A, B And Covid-19

Learn about the differences and testing for flu A and B and COVID-19 and how to make holiday travels and gatherings safer."

International Business Times

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Bird flu outbreak confirmed at East Yorkshire poultry farm

Defra says avian influenza confirmed at business in Hornsea, with a protection zone put in place around farm

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu has been detected in a pig in the US. Why does that matter?

The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.

The Conversation

Bird flu detected in pigs – here’s why virologists are concerned

H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs. This was something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020. But why were we worrying specifically about pigs? And does this case – detected on a farm in…

The Conversation

Bird flu could become deadlier if it mixes with seasonal flu viruses, experts warn

As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?

LiveScience

How to get better faster when you have the flu, according to science

Experts explain how to shorten a flu infection.

LiveScience

Bird Flu outbreak in US: How to eat eggs and chicken safely

Bird flu has been on the rise across the United States as 27 cases of avian influenza A(H5) have been reported in the country since April 2024. Now four workers at an egg farm in Southeast Washington's Franklin County have been found positive with the avian influenza after exposure to…

The Times of India

How long is the flu contagious?

Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of thumb for when it's safe to return to work or school.

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The Conversation

What you need to know about cold and flu season

As the fall months settle in, Canadians are being urged to take precautions against the upcoming flu season.

The Conversation

‘Awful reality’: Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu

The Australian government has committed A$95 million to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreaking havoc globally.

The Times of India

Can simple lifestyle changes really keep the flu at bay?

Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It primarily presents with symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches (myalgia), nasal congestion, cough, headache, dizziness, malaise, and fatigue. While generally uncomplicated, flu can lead to complications if left…

The Conversation

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one?

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Flu Shots Less Effective In South: Why CDC Urges Vaccination Despite Similar U.S. Forecast

The flu shot reduced the risk of hospitalization among high-risk groups by 35% in five South American countries, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, according to the interim vaccine effectiveness report by the CDC.

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Devastating bird flu strain 'on Australia's doorstep'

Conservation groups are calling for more funding to prepare for the arrival of a deadly bird flu strain believed to have killed billions of animals worldwide.

LiveScience

Flu shot lowers hospitalization risk by 35% in vulnerable groups, data hint

Data from the Southern Hemisphere hint that this year's flu shot lowers the risk of hospitalization among vulnerable demographics.

The Conversation

Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread

Six healthcare workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient was not known to have had contact with livestock or other animals, raising the…

LiveScience

Flu shots have changed this year — here's why

Unlike past flu shots, flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season don't contain the "Yamagata lineage" of influenza viruses because evidence suggests that type of flu no longer exists.

The Conversation

What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’

Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to improve their surveillance and diagnosis. In 2018, “disease X” was included, which signified that a…

Medical Daily

Influenza During Pregnancy Raises Risk Of Seizures In Offspring: Study

The study examined how a mother's influenza infection during pregnancy affected the risk of her child developing different types of seizures during childhood.

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