Oregon health officials warn of worst flu season in over a decade
The Oregon Health Authority said it is seeing its worst flu season since the agency began tracking the virus 15 years ago.
Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children, research finds
Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian ...
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Influenza cases on the rise across Wisconsin, including some causing brain infections
Pediatricians are ringing the alarm as influenza cases continue to rise across Wisconsin.Pediatricians at Children's Wisconsin say this is one of the worst influenza seasons they ...
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The Next Flu Pandemic Could Be Worse Than Covid If We Don't Heed History
COVID and the 1918 flu pandemic gave us playbooks on how to prepare for the next pandemic. But we aren’t using it.
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What’s Going Around: Colds, strep, COVID, allergies
This week at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of strep throat and stomach virus. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing viral ...
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Are We on the Cusp of a Major Bird Flu Outbreak?
Bird flu, or H5N1 avian influenza, has been circulating across North America since 2022, infecting birds, livestock, wildlife ...
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Flu Cases Are Soaring in Most of the U.S.
The federal health agency estimates that, so far this season, there have been at least 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths from flu. In its respiratory virus update ...
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Doctors Explain When Flu-Like Symptoms Warrant an ER Visit
In general, pregnant people and the very young and old have the highest risk of severe illness from a respiratory virus. According to the CDC, older adults account for an estimated 50% to 75% of total ...
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Doctors Explain When Flu-Like Symptoms Warrant an ER Visit
pregnant people and the very young and old have the highest risk of severe illness from a respiratory virus. According to the CDC, older adults account for an estimated 50% to 75% of total flu ...
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GERM BUSTERS: Health officials offer tips to stay safe amid ‘very high’ levels of flu
Dr. Gary Sharp, head of Hancock County Health Department, encourages Hoosiers to stay vigilant in fighting germs to prevent catching the flu. HANCOCK COUNTY — Levels of flu and flu-like illness ...
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Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low
Still, a number of human cases have been documented as a new CDC report indicates the virus may be silently spreading to humans who don’t show any symptoms. Recent research shows the bird flu ...
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This is a bad year for flu and it's not over. What to know in Florida
This flu season is a "high-severity" season for all ... Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth so you don't transfer any germs from contaminated surfaces. Clean and disinfect your home ...