UNCOVERED: Influenza - The Untold Story

North Carolina Records First Flu Death of 2026–27 Season After Last Season's 335 Deaths, Third Highest Since 2009

An adult in central North Carolina died of flu complications in early October, the state's first reported flu death of the 2026–27 season.

Medical Daily · 1h ago

Flu Activity Hit Its Highest Mid-September Level Since 2022, About Seven Weeks Ahead of the Past Two Seasons

Health-record data show flu activity in mid-September at its highest level since 2022, weeks ahead of recent seasons. What families should know now.

Medical Daily · Oct 10

Flu Hits Adults Over 65 Harder — 7 Things Worth Doing Before Cases Climb

Flu season is approaching, and for Americans over 65, catching influenza can mean much more than spending a few miserable days in bed. Older adults...

Saving Advice · Oct 9

Early Flu Cases Turn Up in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties as Metro Detroit Heads Into Flu Season

Doctors in Wayne and Oakland counties and Washtenaw County health officials report flu activity. Here is who needs a shot, where to get one, and when to seek care.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu – and where you can get vaccinated in US

Just about everybody starting at age 6 months needs flu vaccination, the medical societies say

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Is It Viral Fever? 7 Signs You Should Watch For

A sudden fever, unexplained weakness, or aching body can make you wonder if you are coming down with a viral infection. With seasonal changes, flu, dengue, and other infections can cause symptoms that may look surprisingly similar. While most fevers are not a cause for panic, knowing which signs to…

MyLifeXP · Sep 30

H1N1 dominates India's flu cases, accounts for 75 pc of positive samples: WHO report

Recent WHO surveillance data reveals that H1N1 accounts for a significant percentage of influenza cases in India. The data indicates that H1N1 represented 75% of positive influenza samples, surpassing the regional average of 50%. Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions are at greater risk.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

How does a bird virus infect a person? Surprising findings from B.C.’s human case of H5N1 avian flu

How do we know when an animal virus might pose a risk to humans? Canada confirmed a human case of H5N1 avian influenza (often called “bird flu”) in 2024, the first ever known to have been acquired in Canada. The patient, a thirteen-year-old British Columbian, suffered severe symptoms including respiratory…

The Conversation · Sep 28

5 Serious Health Problems Indian Caregivers Develop While Looking After Ageing Parents

Chronic Stress That Rewires the BodyCaregiver stress is not ordinary workplace pressure that lifts when you log off. A 2019 study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry found that 58% of family caregivers of elderly patients in India showed clinically significant psychological distress, a number that rises sharply when…

Times Life · Sep 27

COVID-19 cases are rising again in US: These states may see high coronavirus activity

The rise in COVID-19 cases is notably observed in the Southern and Western regions of the United States. Wastewater analysis indicates a concerning spike in viral activity, which suggests increased community transmission. Reports show infections are on the rise in 27 states, while 13 states experience a decline. With overlapping…

The Economic Times · Sep 26