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3 children die from influenza A-related complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario region
Three children have died from flu-related complications in the Ottawa area, as officials report a “rapid and significant rise” in Influenza A in the region.
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Don’t think of the flu as a cold. What to know about H3N2, a fast-spreading, ‘severe viral infection’
While some may be under the impression that getting the flu is similar to having a cold, a Canadian doctor warns that influenza can lead to serious and even deadly complications.
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Flu season will likely be worse this year. Here's how to prepare.
Influenza is arriving earlier, spreading faster, and sending more people to the hospital this year. Here's what you need to know.
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Flu cases in US driven by new 'subclade K' variant: What to know
Subclade K, a mutated influenza variant, has dominated outbreaks in Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada.
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Quick takes: Possible vaccine bottlenecks, ByHeart formula warnings, more avian flu in Indiana
The FDA found recalled infant formula products at Albertsons, Kroger, Target, and Walmart stores.
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Children are being slammed by this year’s flu. Here’s what parents can do
With three recent deaths reported in Ottawa, here’s what you need to know to help protect against the mutated H3N2 influenza A strain.
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Panhandle authorities warn of bird flu in wild goose population
The Sidney Police Department says avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in the city’s wild goose population.
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Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant | CNN
The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a ne...
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Experts predict a challenging flu season as new variant circulates
But flu vaccine still protects against most severe symptoms as subclade K, other variants circulate
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Does cold weather make you sick? Flu cases on the rise in Illinois
Influenza cases are slowly rising in Illinois, signaling the beginning of flu season. Is the cold weather to blame?
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NHS must learn lessons of Covid to overcome winter flu, say experts
If not, academics say, people will continue to get sick and die while schools close and hospitals are overwhelmed With flu cases rising and resident doctors on strike from Wednesday, the NHS is under considerable pressure. But experts say lessons from the Covid pandemic could help ease the situation. A trio of UK-based academics say a three-pronged approach of increasing uptake of flu vaccines, boosting support so people can stay home when unwell, and increasing ventilation and air quality would help to protect people from influenza. Continue reading...
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Colorado Health Insurance Prices Expected to Rise; Dead Birds Test Positive for Avian Flu in Southern Colorado State Park; Telluride Ski Patrol Union Rejects Contract with Ski Mountain – KGNU Community Radio
Colorado Health Insurance Prices Expected to Rise; Dead Birds Test Positive for Avian Flu in Southern Colorado State Park; Telluride Ski Patrol Union Rejects Contract with Ski Mountain – KGNU Community Radio
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New analysis indicates that vaccines greatly reduce hospitalisations for flu and COVID-19
A new modelling study from RespiCompass, the European respiratory disease modelling hub coordinated by ECDC, indicates that influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programmes markedly reduced hospitalisati...
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