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#influenza

Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle

Bird flu diagnosed in Texas following contact with infected dairy cows.

Virus strain identified in cows is the H5N1 subtype circulating in North American birds. [ more ]

time.com

2 months ago

Here Are the Viruses to Worry About Right Now

WastewaterSCAN data shows rising viruses like norovirus and influenza across U.S.

Wastewater surveillance provides real-time information on community health. [ more ]

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What to Know About the New COVID Variant JN.1

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading and represents a significant portion of cases, but vaccines and treatments are still effective against it.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are increasing, and levels of virus in wastewater are high, indicating the spread of infections. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County cautions against winter illness surge - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is experiencing a surge in respiratory illnesses like COVID, influenza, and RSV.

COVID hospitalizations in the county have reached similar numbers compared to last winter. [ more ]

time.com

You've Heard of Long COVID. Long Flu Is a Health Risk, Too

Long COVID can also occur after a severe case of influenza.

People who had COVID-19 were at increased risk of developing more complications compared to influenza survivors. [ more ]

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Cbsnews

2 months ago

CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than some recent years

This season's flu vaccines are 42% effective, matching past years' effectiveness.

Vaccines target four different flu subtypes, with effectiveness ranging from 52% to 61% for children and 41% to 44% for adults. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Toronto may be past its flu peak, but COVID-19 remains high, public health agency says | CBC News

Toronto reached its peak in the influenza season in December, but COVID-19 infections are expected to remain high.

The percentage of positive influenza tests dropped to 6.6% for the week of Dec. 31 to Jan. 6, while COVID-19 positivity dropped slightly to 17.6%. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Moderna's vaccine helped fight COVID. Here's what's coming in its next wave of mRNA drugs

Moderna's pipeline of mRNA-based vaccine candidates could yield five new marketed products by 2026, according to a new analyst report from Oppenheimer.

Some of the experimental products in Moderna's pipeline include an influenza vaccine, a combination flu and COVID vaccine, an RSV vaccine, and an experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma. [ more ]

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Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays

Respiratory illness levels in most U.S. states are currently considered high or very high, driven primarily by the influenza virus.

Levels of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may have plateaued while COVID-19 levels remain elevated and are expected to increase. [ more ]

Cbsnews

COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns

Hospitals and emergency rooms in the US may have to ration care due to the strain caused by COVID-19 and influenza.

The CDC is urging people to get vaccinated as the peak of respiratory viruses approaches. [ more ]

New York Post

Respiratory illnesses are surging in NYC and nationwide, CDC warns - here are the states with the highest rates

New York City and other hotspots are experiencing high rates of respiratory illness, including COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 sufferers have jumped 30%, with rates highest among young children and senior citizens. [ more ]

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Flu cases now widespread in New York, and rising on Staten Island, data shows

Influenza has been declared widespread in New York state, including on Staten Island.

Health officials are urging the public to get their flu shot to protect themselves and lessen symptoms if they do get sick. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario, Moore urges vaccinations | CBC News

COVID-19 and influenza cases are increasing in Ontario and expected to peak during the holiday season.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore emphasizes the need for immunization against both viruses. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Post-Thanksgiving, the big three respiratory viruses are rising, but there's still less of it than last year

COVID-19 and influenza hospitalizations are on the rise post-Thanksgiving.

California has replaced its COVID dashboard with a new respiratory virus dashboard that tracks both COVID and influenza. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Respiratory illnesses spiking in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Health officials in Santa Clara County are urging residents to get vaccinated due to a surge in influenza-like illnesses and emergency room visits.

RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 concentrations have increased in local wastewater readings, prompting concerns of more serious diseases.

The countywide push for vaccinations aims to protect residents during the holiday season when people gather with vulnerable family members. [ more ]

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China demands more fever clinics after pneumonia surge DW 11/26/2023

Sharp rise in respiratory illnesses in China, particularly among children, sparks fears of a new virus emerging.

Chinese authorities insist no new pathogens have been detected.

Increase in respiratory illnesses linked to influenza and lack of prior immunity in children. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

COVID, RSV and flu on the rise in Bay Area heading into holidays, health officials warn

Health officials in the Bay Area are warning of a triple threat of illnesses including RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 as cases rise.

RSV, a highly contagious respiratory virus, is seeing a sharp increase in activity and is particularly dangerous for infants and older adults.

Wastewater data shows high levels of COVID-19 and medium levels of influenza in various cities in the Bay Area. [ more ]

Sun Sentinel

6 months ago