Public healthfromSFGATE1 week ago'Super flu' risk in Bay Area increasing ahead of holidaysA mutated H3N2 subclade K "super flu" now predominates U.S. H3N2 cases and coincides with rising Bay Area influenza A ahead of holiday travel.
Public healthfromwww.cbc.ca2 weeks agoToronto seeing early uptick in child flu cases, says medical officer of health | CBC NewsEarly influenza A surge is causing rapidly increasing pediatric cases and deaths; flu vaccination and layered protections are strongly recommended.
Sciencefromwww.npr.org1 month agoFever 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 healthfromwww.bbc.com1 month agoChildren may be hit harder by flu, say officialsHertfordshire warns a severe influenza A strain may increase infections and admissions, urging masks and vaccinations for children, older adults, pregnant people and vulnerable groups.