Flu Season's Here—This Dividend-Payer Controls the Shot Market With flu season in full swing, drugmakers are hoping for a short-term tailwind after a lackluster 2025. Sanofi could be the winning ticket. MarketBeat · Jan 5
How a potential bird-flu pandemic could play out The World Health Organization uses the term ‘Pathogen X’ to denote an unknown or unspecified pathogen that could cause a pandemic. Since 2018, the WHO has been steering efforts to detect and contain outbreaks, including ‘Disease X’. And when this disease does infect humans, the impact would depend on how quickly countries… Newslaundry · Jan 5
Hospitals Under Pressure as US Flu Cases Explode After Worst Outbreak Since 2018 Influenza cases have risen sharply across the US in December, raising concerns for health authorities after the country recorded its most severe flu season since 2018. International Business Times UK · Jan 4
US sees spike in flu cases in December, after most severe season since 2018 Not clear whether more people will get the flu this season, but more than 3,100 people have died in last year in US The Guardian - US · Jan 3
Child death toll rises from flu in US as surging cases have some states breaking grim records Hospitalizations have nearly doubled from 9,944 to 19,053 from week of December 13 to week of December 20 The Independent UK · Jan 1
"Super flu" surge: What to know about spiking flu cases and the surging "Super K" variant The flu is back and joins COVID and norovirus as diseases hitting the U.S. this month. Axios · Dec 30, 2025
Flu Season 2026 Warning: How Cold Weather Sickness Accelerates Influenza Spread Cold weather strengthens flu transmission. Learn why influenza spreads faster in winter and how to protect yourself during flu season 2026 with science-backed insights. Medical Daily · Dec 26, 2025
Super Flu Virus Hits US Ahead of Christmas, Increases Influenza Infections by Almost 500% As the super flu virus hits the US, the influenza infections increased by almost 500%. Health experts are now concerned. International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025
CDC officials urge US flu vaccination after record child deaths last year Americans told ‘time to get vaccinated is now’ as concerning mutation of influenza virus circulates in US The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2025
Hundreds of snow geese found dead at Pennsylvania quarry amid suspected bird flu outbreak Avian influenza mainly affects birds, but in November, an older adult in Washington with backyard poultry became the first confirmed human case of the H5N5 strain The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
New flu strain putting severe pressure on healthcare across Europe, says WHO At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body says The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
WHO Warns New Influenza Variant Linked to Severe Disease Surge, Symptoms to Watch Out For WHO warns a new influenza variant linked to severe disease is spreading globally, urging vaccination and awareness of symptoms. International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025
Influenza A Outbreak: Three Children Die as Experts Warn of Severe Season Three children have died from Influenza A in Canada, prompting urgent warnings from doctors. Learn why experts call this outbreak 'unusual' and 'intense'. International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2025
Don’t call it a ‘super flu’ – but the NHS is right to be worried this winter An early flu season, a new variant and poor takeup of vaccines leave the already vulnerable health service in a dangerous position, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
The Conversation · Dec 12, 2025 What is super flu? And other questions answered The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it “super flu”. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025 As NHS braces for record flu cases, is the strain active in continental Europe too? Mutations thought to be spreading flu faster and earlier, with vaccines less effective than hoped
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025 I survived London's 'super flu' wave — but it wasn't pretty Exhausted, achy and maybe even dizzy? You too may have come down with the ‘drifted’ influenza strain that took me out for days
Medical Daily · Dec 10, 2025 Why Seasonal Disease Spread Follows Predictable Epidemiology Cycles (And How to Spot the Next Outbreak) Discover why seasonal disease spread follows predictable epidemiology cycles, from flu winters to dengue monsoons. Uncover patterns, causes, and prediction strategies for smarter outbreak prevention.
International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025 Is the H3N2 Flu Strain Setting Up Patients for COVID: Researchers Document Unusual Double Infection Doctors have documented a rare case of a health worker catching H3N2 flu and then COVID-19 11 days later, just as H3N2 becomes the dominant strain this winter. Here's what that 'double hit' really means — and why experts say flu and COVID vaccines still matter.
The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025 Flu season has started early this year – a new variant might be to blame Every winter, respiratory viruses, especially influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, put huge pressure on healthcare systems throughout Europe. In a typical season, flu causes up to 50 million symptomatic cases, and anywhere from 15,000 to 70,000 deaths per year on the continent.
The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025 FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access The Food and Drug Administration is seeking to drastically change procedures for testing vaccine safety and approving vaccines, based on unproven claims that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines caused the death of at least 10 children.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 A flu variant is gaining steam across the US and has school districts bracing for the worst The H3N2 subclade “K” strain has already led to increased hospitalizations in countries such as Canada and the U.K.
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025 What does it mean if I get flu after the jab? Do COVID boosters increase the risk of side-effects? Key flu vaccine questions answered The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you may have.
International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025 Avian Flu Update: CFIA Reports Total of 16 Million Cases since 2022 — How to Spot Symptoms The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirms more than 16 million birds have been affected by avian flu since 2022. Here's what the virus is, where it has spread, and the symptoms farmers and owners should monitor.
The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025 Flu shots: how scientists around the world cooperate to choose the strains to vaccinate against each year Twice a year, 40 scientists gather together for five days to decide what strains of influenza to vaccinate against for the next flu season. It takes around six months to prepare the vaccine – which usually includes protection against three different strains of flu. So in February, the group’s decision…