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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Influenza - The Untold Story

Why Men’s Preventive Health Deserves More Public Attention

Each year, more than 100 public health campaigns are launched or refreshed, with high-profile examples designed to broadcast warnings about maternal health, pediatric wellness, and seasonal influenza.

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Levoit Announces Winter Indoor Air Care Lineup Amid Flu Season

SYDNEY, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Australia moves through peak winter flu season, Levoit is introducing its winter indoor air care lineup while highlighting the importance of air purification in home environments, with Super-K continuing to circulate.Seasonal influenza places a significant burden on Australia each year, with an…

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Free flu nasal spray expanded for youngsters, as Noah avoids the needle

'Influenza can have a massive impact on emergency departments.'

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Bird Flu Found in the Tap Water You Flush Away: H5N1 Has Been Detected in Wastewater Across 10 Texas Cities — Including Houston

A landmark scientific finding that emerged from Texas's own universities — and that received far too little public attention — revealed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities simultaneously.

Medical Daily

Why Some Birds Become Fearless On Remote Islands

Imagine a bird landing on a peaceful island thousands of years ago. No predators. No danger hiding in the shadows. No urgent need to escape into the sky every second. Slowly, generation after generation, something strange begins to happen. The bird changes. Its wings weaken. Its behavior softens. Its fear…

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Does the flu vaccine give you the flu? 5 questions about the vaccine answered

Winter is coming, and with the cold weather comes respiratory viral infections, including influenza.

The Conversation

How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

For the first time in almost 80 years, U.S. service members will no longer be mandated to receive the annual influenza vaccine.

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Can I get a free flu shot? And will it cover ‘super K’? Your influenza vaccine questions answered

For many of us, flu can mean a nasty few weeks of illness. But for the very young and old, and those with health complications, it can be extremely serious, leading to around 3,500 deaths in Australia each year.

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When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain

We usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have already seen a lot of flu this year, with 25,000 cases reported from January to March – and that’s only a fraction of actual case numbers.

The Conversation

A high-risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 – particularly the 2.3.4.4b lineage – has transformed the global disease landscape over recent years.

The Conversation

First European case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy – what you need to know

The first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Ministry of Health on March 25, 2026.

The Conversation

Italy confirms first European human H9N2 avian flu case

The first human case of H9N2 avian flu in Europe has been detected in Italy in a person who travelled from outside the continent.

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Number of children who died from flu this season hits 115 as six states remain on high alert

Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Ohio still have high levels of flu activity

The Independent UK

What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses?

Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than one in four Australian children were vaccinated against influenza in 2025.

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NZ’s 9th COVID-19 wave: why infections are rising – and how booster shots still help

Six years after COVID-19 first reached New Zealand, the country is experiencing its ninth wave of infections.

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Bird flu kills dozens of elephant seal pups at California state park

About 30 seals had died as of Thursday, nearly all of them weaned pups, amid the rise of avian influenza

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia bans poultry imports from 40 countries including India amid health concerns

Saudi Arabia has implemented extensive import bans on poultry and table eggs from 40 countries due to ongoing disease concerns, primarily avian influenza. An additional 16 nations face regional import restrictions. Exemptions are available for heat-treated products meeting strict health and certification requirements.

The Independent UK

Flu kills five more children in a week as doctors brace for influenza surge across nation

Around 90 percent of child flu deaths this year have been in children who were not fully vaccinated against the virus

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Moderna Jumps Above 20-Day Moving Average on FDA Flu Vaccine Review. Should You Buy MRNA Stock Here?

Moderna shares extend gains as FDA reverses its refusal-to-file decision on the firm’s influenza vaccine. Here’s why MRNA shares still aren’t attractive to own in 2026.

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Clinical Trials Show Moderna's New mRNA Flu Vaccine Is Safe and Effective. FDA Won't Even Consider It.

An overzealous government agency suppresses medical innovation yet again.

The Independent UK

A new flu strain is rising around the US – and it’s more severe for children

At least 60 children have died so far this flu season, 90 percent of whom were unvaccinated

The Independent UK

The unexpected benefit of getting your annual flu shot

The number of Americans who are getting vaccinated for any respiratory illness is falling

The Independent UK

Breakthrough nasal spray found to protect against all forms of flu

Such sprays could provide short-term protection during a pandemic for healthcare workers

The Independent UK

Two viruses emerging from animals could be the next ‘major’ public health threats to American families, scientists warn

One has already spread in humans in Arkansas and across Asia

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The So‑Called “Superflu”: What to Know About the H3N2 Subclade K Surge

The flu season arrived with intensity this year, bringing an unwelcome guest to communities across the country. A specific strain, scientifically known as H3N2 subclade K, is circulating widely. Media outlets sometimes refer to it as a ‘Superflu,’ but it remains a variation of the seasonal influenza we face annually.

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