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Live H5N1 Was Isolated from Fetal Bovine Serum in a Finding That Puts Laboratory Biosafety Under New Scrutiny

Cornell researchers isolated live H5N1 from a lot of fetal bovine serum used in labs. Heating at 56 degrees Celsius inactivated the virus.

Medical Daily

H1N1 Cases Are Surging: 5 Things Nobody Tells You

A fever, cough and body ache can easily look like an ordinary seasonal illness. But when H1N1 cases begin rising across Delhi, one question naturally comes to mind: Is this something to fear? The answer is more reassuring than the headlines may suggest. Health authorities have said that no new…

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How well do COVID antivirals actually work? Not as well as we thought

If you’re aged over 70, or over 50 with underlying health conditions, and have tested positive for COVID, you might have been offered free or subsidised antivirals.

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Indian Council of Medical Research says no new H1N1 strain detected; urges no panic

The Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed no new H1N1 strain exists in India. Current circulating viruses belong to a known A/Missouri/11/2025 strain, which matches vaccine recommendations. Delhi has reported over 2,600 influenza cases, including 1,777 H1N1 cases recently. Health authorities are monitoring the situation and advising public hygiene…

The Economic Times

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal

Australia ⁠is grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza

The Independent UK

How Fruit Bats in Kerala Triggered India's 2018 Nipah Outbreak and What It Revealed About Zoonotic Spillover

The Kozhikode Cluster That Alarmed EpidemiologistsIn May 2018, seventeen people died in Kozhikode district within weeks of each other. The deaths came fast and with alarming symptoms: sudden fever, disorientation, and in several cases, acute encephalitis. The Kerala health department, working with the National Institute of Virology in Pune, confirmed…

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Delhi Swine Flu Cases: Over 2,300 Influenza-A cases reported; what people should know about the latest health advisory

Delhi swine flu cases: Health department has issued an advisory urging people to maintain respiratory hygiene and avoid crowded places as influenza cases rise in the capital. Delhi has reported over 2,600 influenza cases this year, with H1N1 emerging as the dominant strain. Hospitals have been equipped to manage the…

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H1N1 cases are rising across Indian cities from Delhi to Bengaluru: Doctors say who is at higher risk and symptoms to watch

H1N1 has emerged as the dominant flu strain across Indian cities this season, with Delhi alone logging 1,777 cases and 2,392 total Influenza-A infections this year. Labs are also reporting a rise in testing requests, with doctors flagging immunocompromised individuals, the elderly and young children as most at risk, and…

The Economic Times

H1N1 symptoms: What to look out for as cases rise in major Indian cities

Delhi records more than 1,400 H1N1 cases this year as doctors warn people to watch for persistent or worsening symptoms

The Independent UK

JP Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza situation; calls for continued vigilance, robust surveillance

Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the H1N1 influenza situation and national preparedness measures. He stressed the need for continued vigilance and robust surveillance across the country. Delhi's preparedness, including hospital bed availability, was also thoroughly examined. Public awareness and adherence to hygiene practices were emphasised by the minister.

The Economic Times

Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu

SYDNEY - Australian wildlife workers have launched an unprecedented effort to vaccinate wild populations of little penguins against the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza.

Bangkok Post

Children Given Flu Antivirals Within Two Days of Symptom Onset Had an 81 Percent Lower Hospitalization Risk

A new study links antiviral treatment within 48 hours to a sharp reduction in influenza hospitalizations in children. It shows association, not proof.

Medical Daily

H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: 500+ students & over 21 employees fall sick; offline classes suspended

H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: Clarence High School has decided to halt offline classes following a notable surge in illness among students and staff members. The school confirmed two cases of H1N1, prompting the suspension until August 18. After reopening on August 13, over 500 students were still…

The Economic Times

Respiratory Adenovirus Joins Parainfluenza on the CDC Elevated List as Students Head Back to Class Nationwide

CDC data current through August 14 show respiratory adenovirus and parainfluenza elevated nationally as schools reopen. Here is what families should watch for.

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Parainfluenza and Adenovirus Are Elevated Nationally While Flu and RSV Sit at Expected Low Summer Levels

CDC reports that parainfluenza and respiratory adenovirus are elevated nationally, but says the trend is expected for this time of year. Here is what it means.

The Guardian - AU

Bird flu has been evolving and migrating for 30 years. It is a far more deadly virus that has now arrived in Australia

Experts say the H5N1 bird flu virus’s risk to humans is low, but fear an impeding decimation of seal populations after tens of thousands of deaths in South America and Antarctica

Medical Daily

Study Links Flu Antiviral to 31 Percent Lower ICU Risk in Hospitalized Children

An eight-season analysis of hospitalized children tied oseltamivir treatment to a 31 percent lower risk of intensive care admission.

Medical Daily

Vaccines Given During Pregnancy Cover a Newborn's First Months Before Any Infant Shots Begin

Antibodies transferred across the placenta protect newborns against pertussis, flu, and RSV during the weeks before infant vaccination can start.

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Pediatricians Urge Flu Shots for Every Child Over 6 Months After a Season That Killed 190 U.S. Children

The AAP recommends flu vaccination for all children 6 months and older, but after a severe season, coverage has stalled below half of U.S. kids.

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5 H1N1 Warning Signs Parents Should Never Miss

A fever and cough can look like an ordinary monsoon infection. But in Delhi this season, one number is making families pay closer attention: 1,344 reported H1N1 cases. That is nearly six times the 229 cases reported during the comparable period last year, according to recent reports. For most healthy…

Medical Daily

The First mRNA Flu Vaccine Is Approved, and What Changes for Patients Is Not Simply Another Shot Option

The FDA approved mFlusiva for adults 50 and older. Here is who qualifies, how mRNA flu shots differ, and what still stands before they become widely available.

The Economic Times

H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last year

Delhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding period last year. Doctors caution against dismissing H1N1 as routine seasonal flu, as it can become serious. Vaccination and basic precautions remain key measures for reducing severe illness.…

The Economic Times

Flu not going away? Delhi-NCR reports 1,344 H1N1 cases; doctors reveal warning signs you shouldn't ignore

Delhi-NCR is witnessing a significant surge in H1N1 influenza cases this year. Delhi alone has reported over thirteen hundred cases, a substantial increase from last year. Hospitals across Gurgaon and Faridabad are also observing more patients with flu-like symptoms. Doctors advise vigilance for persistent symptoms, especially in children and vulnerable…

Newcastle Herald

'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in

'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.'

Medical Daily

Rockefeller Study Links Low Arginine to Weaker Immune Detection of Tumors and Viruses in Mice

A Rockefeller study in Cell found that arginine shortage stalls MHC class I production, weakening immune detection of tumors and viruses in mice.

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