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Flu activity slows down, but season far from over: CDC
Following weeks of increases in flu activity, the latest U.S. government data shows "a single-week decrease" for the first time in months.
Jan 15, 2024
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Is it a cold, flu or hay fever? How to tell symptoms apart, and boost your immune system
As the crisp autumn air sets in and leaves turn to shades of red and gold, many of us eagerly anticipate the seasonal delights that come with the autumn and winter months. But, for some, these seasons also bring an unwelcome ...
Nov 1, 2023
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We've had 25 million flu cases in 2023. Will we see a second wave?
As of Feb. 24, Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated 25 million illnesses, 280,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 deaths from the flu this season. With that in mind, the CDC also reported that influenza ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Decreased influenza prevalence potentially associated with public health measures against COVID-19 in China
A recent study provides preliminary evidence of the long-term relationship between prevention and control measures and influenza transmission in China during the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for the impact under various ...
Jan 3, 2023
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Prepare for a challenging flu season: Get vaccinated now
Flu season usually peaks in winter; however, the best time to prevent infection is before the virus appears in a community.
Oct 20, 2022
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The influenza virus and its influence on blood stem cells and coagulation
Virus-induced respiratory infections can become life-threatening. A team at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, together with researchers in Heidelberg, has discovered that flu virus infection limited to the lungs also leads to the ...
Oct 18, 2022
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With tough flu season already here, an expert answers your flu shot questions
Indications are that this year's flu season is going to be particularly nasty, making the annual influenza vaccine even more important than usual, infectious disease experts say.
Oct 14, 2022
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Video: When to test for flu, COVID-19
COVID-19 positivity rates in some areas of the U.S. are as high as 25%–30%. Now influenza rates also are starting to rise. Experts at Mayo Clinic anticipate flu activity will continue to increase over the coming weeks and ...
Dec 28, 2021
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Going viral: Flu rebounds as Omicron variant surges
(HealthDay)—Flu is making a comeback in the United States this year, with cases rising around the country even as the Omicron variant is surging, infectious disease experts say.
Dec 22, 2021
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Q&A: How to stay safe from flu during the COVID-19 pandemic
Influenza is a serious illness that can make you miserable. At its worst, it can be fatal. As North America enters its first full flu season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are wondering about the intersection ...
Oct 20, 2020
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