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Public health
fromSFGATE
1 week 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.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

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

Early influenza A surge is causing rapidly increasing pediatric cases and deaths; flu vaccination and layered protections are strongly recommended.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
1 month 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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