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Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

A Virus Is Rising Exponentially This Month

Influenza A cases are sharply rising, with millions infected, thousands hospitalized, and current low vaccination rates increasing risk of a severe flu season.
Public health
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

A new flu strain slipped past this year's vaccine. Doctors say get the shot anyway - Poynter

A new influenza A mutation called subclade K has reduced vaccine effectiveness, driving a large surge in U.S. flu cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Public health
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Super flu' risk in Bay Area increasing ahead of holidays

A mutated H3N2 subclade K "super flu" now predominates U.S. H3N2 cases and coincides with rising Bay Area influenza A ahead of holiday travel.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto seeing early uptick in child flu cases, says medical officer of health | CBC News

Toronto is seeing rapidly increasing flu activity particularly among children, with flu season coming early this year, Dr. Michelle Murti said in a statement Tuesday. It's being driven by influenza A, she said, which has affected children more severely. This early surge is leading to more pediatric cases requiring hospital care, underscoring the seriousness of the current season, she said, saying influenza A has also been spreading to adults and people in long-term care.
Public health
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?

Fever can directly hinder some viruses: elevated body temperature alone reduced certain viral infections in mice, independent of immune activation.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Children may be hit harder by flu, say officials

Hertfordshire warns a severe influenza A strain may increase infections and admissions, urging masks and vaccinations for children, older adults, pregnant people and vulnerable groups.
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