Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.
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Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.
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Certain Flu Drugs May Reduce Cognitive Decline
Researchers found that sialidase inhibitors—a class of flu drugs including oseltamivir (Tamiflu)—protected against degradation of protective sugar molecules tied to cognitive decline and premature aging in people living with HIV.
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New Data on Childhood Flu Vaccine Efficacy
For every 100 children vaccinated against influenza, between nine and 14 cases are prevented, according to Harvard Medical School data.
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CDC Reports Cat-to-Human H5N1 Transmission
A veterinary professional showed serologic evidence of H5N1 avian influenza infection after exposure to an ill cat, the CDC reports.
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New Avian Flu Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting Humans, Cattle
Researchers developed an avian flu vaccine platform that generates immunity in the respiratory tract and bloodstream to combat H5N1.
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How Waterfowl Movement Patterns Influence the Spread of Bird Flu
A study of Northern Hemisphere waterfowl suggests that environmental diversity and human activity significantly impact the transmission of H5N1.
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Influenza D Virus Replicates in Human Lung Cells
New research indicates that influenza D replicates in human respiratory tissue as effectively as influenza A, raising concerns about potential zoonotic transmission.
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Pentagon Ends Mandatory Flu Vaccine for Military Service Members
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth cited medical autonomy and religious freedom in the decision to drop the long-standing flu vaccine mandate.
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Ai Tool Linked to Higher Flu Vaccine Rates, Fewer Hospitalizations for COPD Patients
A new whitepaper shows that real-time clinical insights for primary care physicians led to higher flu vaccination rates and fewer emergency visits for high-risk populations, including COPD patients.
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Italy Reports First Human Case of H9N2 Bird Flu
An infection in Italy marks the first European case of the H9N2 avian influenza strain. Experts indicate the current risk to the public remains low.
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Studying How Bird Flu Spreads Through the Air
A new project funded by the US Department of Agriculture investigates how nonthermal plasma can inactivate airborne viruses to protect workers and livestock.
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Index Provides Flu Risk for Each State
Researchers created a machine-learning–based index to map states’ vulnerability to influenza-like illness using 39 socioeconomic and health indicators.
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Avian Flu Rampant Among Black Vultures
Researchers say tens of thousands of black vultures have likely contracted or died from the avian flu virus.
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Link Between Influenza and Heart Disease
The influenza A virus exploits specific immune cells to infiltrate the heart and damage heart muscle cells.
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Potential Pandemics: Canine Coronavirus, Influenza D
Researchers warn that canine coronavirus, which has been linked to human respiratory illness in Southeast Asia, and influenza D, commonly found in cows, deserve closer monitoring to prevent future human outbreaks.
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42% of Adults 50+ Skipped Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 currently lags among people 50 and older, according to a national survey.
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Repeat Flu Vaccination May Diminish Short-term Antibody Response
While repeated flu vaccination may reduce the initial antibody surge, it does not substantially lower antibody levels later in the season.
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Nasal Vaccine Combats Avian Flu Infection in Rodents
WUSTL researchers developed an intranasal avian flu vaccine that elicited strong immune responses when tested in hamsters and mice and prevented infections in exposed animals.
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CDC Surveillance Databases Inexplicably Halt Updates
Forty-six percent of frequently updated CDC public health databases have halted updates, including those that track vaccination-related information, respiratory diseases, and drug overdose deaths.
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Reported Pediatric Flu Deaths Reach 44
Influenza activity has decreased in the United States since record highs in December, but reported pediatric flu deaths have jumped from nine to 44 in the last three weeks.
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Flowflex 4-in-1 RSV, Flu A/B, COVID Home Test Available
The Flowflex Plus 4-in-1 is the first single home test FDA-cleared for adults and children 6 months or older to test for RSV, influenza A/B, and COVID-19.
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Engineered Nanobodies Improved Respiratory Defenses
A preclinical study found that engineered bispecific nanobodies successfully strengthened mucosal defenses in the respiratory tract, improving protection against flu and reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
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Experts Caution Against Acetaminophen Overdose in Treating Flu Symptoms
Poison Control Centers are seeing a surge of acetaminophen-related cases they suspect are tied to treating flu symptoms.
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Analyzing How Pandemics Spread Through Cities
The spreads of the 2009 H1N1 flu and 2020 COVID-19 pandemics were largely driven by air travel through shared hub cities such as New York and Atlanta.
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