Immunology
Q&A: Why are children most affected by this year's cold and flu season?
The 2023 flu season is shaping up to be like the influenza season of 2019—the largest on record in Australia.
Jul 19, 2023
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News tagged with seasonal flu
Pediatrics
Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason
The 2023 flu season may be one of Australia's largest flu seasons on record, and doctors are concerned about the impact on children.
Jun 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could Australia's intense flu season be an indicator of what's coming to the US?
Australia experienced an early start to its flu season, which is beginning to cause a spike in illnesses. According to a recent CNN report, Australia's rising flu cases may be in indicator of what is coming to the U.S. later ...
Jun 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here's what you need to know
If you have respiratory symptoms as we head towards winter and flu season, could it be COVID or the flu? Or something else entirely?
Apr 24, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Report: Women of childbearing age more doubtful about safety of flu, COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy
With a vaccine on the horizon for RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, that is designed to protect pregnant people and their fetuses, new survey research finds that women of childbearing age are more doubtful than other adults ...
Apr 11, 2023
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Health
Are flu cases already 100 times higher than last year? Here's what we really know about the 2023 flu season
Alarming headlines and media coverage have said we've had 100 times as many influenza cases in the first two months of 2023 compared with the same time the previous year.
Mar 17, 2023
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Cardiology
Linking flu vaccination to potential cardiovascular benefits gets more people to roll up their sleeves
Making a connection between the flu and the risk of subsequent heart problems significantly increased flu vaccination rates among older Danish adults, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More than half of human bird flu cases prove fatal, that's why we must step up precautions, warns expert
Cases of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza are increasing and spreading to mammals. In the last 20 years, more than half the people who have caught the virus have died. A leading testing expert is now urging the U.K. to ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Most people hospitalized with the flu have a chronic illness
Leading health organizations are urging people to get a flu shot if they haven't already done so. Compared to last year's mild flu season, the U.S. has already seen more than three times the number of flu-related deaths. ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Medications
How the 'tripledemic' is restricting cold and flu medicine supplies—and what to do if you're affected
This winter has been one of the worst on record for the NHS. Ambulance and A&E waiting times are at all-time highs, and many are struggling to access emergency treatment.
Jan 23, 2023
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