Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Flu watchers tap social media might

Dr. Andrea Dugas recalled widespread skepticism at a medical conference a few years ago when a colleague suggested that social media mentions and search volume could one day forecast flu activity.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Flu tightens its grip on U.S.

(HealthDay)—The 2013 flu season is living up to its advance billing as one of the worst in years.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Cambodian boy dies from bird flu, WHO says

A nine-year-old boy has died from bird flu in Cambodia, the 10th victim this year, the World Health Organisation said Monday, warning that the kingdom's deadliest outbreak of the virus could continue.

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How bad will this flu season be?

The 2020–2021 flu season was the mildest on record, but experts can't rule out a "twin-demic" of influenza and COVID-19 this time around.

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Severe flu season tightens its grip on U.S.

(HealthDay)— Americans are being hit with one of the worst flu seasons in years, with misery now widespread across 46 states, health officials say.

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