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‘Awful reality’: Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu

The Australian government has committed A$95 million to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreaking havoc globally.

The Conversation · Oct 14, 2024

Can simple lifestyle changes really keep the flu at bay?

Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It primarily presents with symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches (myalgia), nasal congestion, cough, headache, dizziness, malaise, and fatigue. While generally uncomplicated, flu can lead to complications if left…

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2024

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one?

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024

Flu shots have changed this year — here's why

Unlike past flu shots, flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season don't contain the "Yamagata lineage" of influenza viruses because evidence suggests that type of flu no longer exists.

LiveScience · Oct 2, 2024

What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’

Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to improve their surveillance and diagnosis. In 2018, “disease X” was included, which signified that a…

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024

Influenza During Pregnancy Raises Risk Of Seizures In Offspring: Study

The study examined how a mother's influenza infection during pregnancy affected the risk of her child developing different types of seizures during childhood.

Medical Daily · Sep 25, 2024

At-home flu vaccine approved by FDA — what to know

People could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer it themselves.

LiveScience · Sep 24, 2024

First Self-Administered Flu Vaccine For Home Use Gets FDA Approval

FluMist nasal spray manufactured by AstraZeneca is now approved for home use against influenza infection caused by subtypes A and B from ages 2 through 49.

Medical Daily · Sep 23, 2024

Hospitalized patients with flu need Tamiflu the day they're admitted, CDC says

New research suggests that hospitalized patients with flu who start taking Tamiflu the day they are admitted are 40% less likely to die within a month than those treated just days later.

LiveScience · Sep 9, 2024

Fight to keep deadly avian influenza strain at bay

Australia's biosecurity measures are being stress tested over the global outbreak of deadly strain of avian influenza.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024