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Flu vaccines have prevented millions of deaths – our research proves it

The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic was caused by a particularly virulent strain of influenza virus. It infected 500 million people, caused around 50 million deaths, and its impact was so severe that global life expectancy fell dramatically. It claimed more lives than the First World War.

The Conversation

Human case of avian flu detected in England as virus spreads among birds

Second human case of H5N1 bird flu caught on farm in West Midlands but risk to public remains very low, says UKHSA

The Guardian - UK

New bird flu restrictions to cover all of England and Scotland

Strict new rules are now in place

The Independent UK

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Bird flu restrictions to cover England and Scotland as number of cases rise

Strict bird flu restrictions have been put in place for the whole of England amid rise in cases

Evening Standard

As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines

No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable.

Fortune

‘Quad-demic’ of illnesses hitting US as virus season surges

Eleven pediatric deaths associated with seasonal influenza were reported this week

The Independent UK

Should I take my bird feeder down during the avian flu outbreak? Experts reveal how to keep garden birds safe

Protect backyard birds by stopping the spread of avian influenza

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What you need to know about the cases of HMPV infections

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory RNA virus that causes infections resembling influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). First identified in 2001 in the Netherlands, HMPV primarily spreads during the late winter to early spring transition. While it commonly affects young children and the elderly, anyone can contract it, especially…

The Times of India

Bird Flu Detected At Georgia Poultry Producer

Georgia's first Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza case prompts industry impact and containment measures.

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‘All hands on deck’: Bird flu in US poultry puts state cooperation to the test

Unusually late migration season means poultry operations may continue to see H5N1 outbreaks, officials say

The Guardian - US

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

After a relatively quiet fall, there’s been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan.

The Conversation

Expert Blames Bird Flu for Egg Shortage and Price Hikes, Estimates How Many Months Market Will Take to Recover

The recent outbreak of avian influenza is to blame for the shortage of eggs which experts say may not be resolved for months.

Latin Times

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.

The Independent UK

No, we’re not ‘one mutation away’ from an H5N1 bird flu pandemic – here are the facts

In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled “A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors”. Some media outlets somewhat exaggeratedly took this to mean that we are one mutation away from bird flu “becoming the next…

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Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu?

Public health experts weigh in on the current state of testing for bird flu amid rising cases of influenza A

The Conversation

Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu

Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Fortune

Think you have the flu? Watch out for these mild and emergency symptoms in 2025

As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body.

The Times of India

More flu patients than hMPV in China, no unusual outbreaks: Report

Though hMPV or human metapneumovirus cases have increased in China, especially in the Northern Provinces, the increase is within the expected range of the disease during this season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected In Austin-Travis County

Officials confirm bird flu in Austin-Travis County, Texas, with concerns of human transmission. Public warned of risks.

The Independent UK

Why is this winter flu season so bad?

Changing strains of influenza mean predicting the winter flu season is difficult, experts say

The Guardian - UK

What is driving the winter flu crisis in England?

A look at whether influenza is causing more problems than normal and what else is behind the pressure on the NHS

The Times of India

'A lot of flu out there': Winter wave of respiratory illnesses spark concern across the US; here's what to know

Flu season is in full swing in the US with a wave of infections causing cough, cold, fever and sore throat sweeping across the country. Covid-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) have been driving the infections for the past many weeks now, and now influenza has also joined in, which…

The Guardian - US

Covid and flu rates rise across the US, according to the CDC

Less than half of Americans planned to get Covid vaccine in 2024, and slightly more than half planned to get flu shot

Fortune

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

Dynamite News

Govt monitoring respiratory, seasonal influenza cases amid HMPV outbreak in China: Report

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in the country : Read further on Dynamite News:

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