Flu activity is high in most of the US. Some hospitals are struggling to manage the surge
Flu activity has surged to high levels in many states, overwhelming some hospitals. Experts discuss what to expect for the ...
Hosted on MSN5h
How Effective Is the Flu Shot This Year? The Latest Data Shows Surprising Results
Now that we’re well into flu season (widely considered to be between December and February), you may be wondering just how effective this season’s flu shot is proving to be. W ...
Flu antiviral baloxavir shows promise over other treatments for high-risk patients, shortening symptom duration
A systematic review and meta-analysis led by Shandong University in China has evaluated the comparative efficacy and safety ...
A simple flu or something deadly? Mom of a two-year-old left in shock after knowing her kid’s diagnosis
Helen Jackson's toddler, misdiagnosed with flu, was later found to have acute lymphoblastic leukemia after her condition ...
First U.S. H5N1 Death Sparks Urgency: Scientists Warn That Bird Flu Is Mutating Faster Than Expected
Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas. Bad news: This ...
As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian ...
FDA orders manufacturers to do a better job detecting bird flu in raw pet food
FDA wants pet food manufacturers to do a better job identifying possible signs of bird flu in raw foods such as uncooked meat ...
CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu as outbreak grows
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients ...
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials.
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious illness.
infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com14h
CDC: Another Human Bird Flu Case Brings Total to 67
The US CDC confirmed another case of avian influenza A(H5N1), or bird flu, in California, bringing the nationwide total of cases to 67.