Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu vaccine was disappointing vs. some strains last season
The flu vaccine did a disappointing job last winter in the U.S., and officials worry that might be a bad sign for the fall.
Jun 25, 2020
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Flu vaccine coverage linked to reduced antibiotic prescribing
Up to 76 percent of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in the United States may be inappropriate, with peak prescribing associated with the flu season. Evidence suggests that influenza vaccines may reduce overall and ...
Jun 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When COVID-19 meets flu season
As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare?
May 29, 2020
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By the numbers, COVID-19 was never 'like the flu'
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that Americans need not worry because the new coronavirus was "like a flu."
May 14, 2020
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Coronavirus second wave may be even worse: US health chief
A second wave of the novel coronavirus in the US could be even more destructive because it will likely collide with the beginning of flu season, one of the country's top health officials said Tuesday.
Apr 22, 2020
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Rapid infectious disease shifts in Chinese children and adolescents prior to COVID-19
Deaths of children and adolescents in China due to infectious diseases were becoming rare prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
Apr 03, 2020
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Q&A: COVID-19 expert explains how the virus makes people sick
Experts continue to learn more about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves. Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, is answering questions ...
Apr 01, 2020
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The 'dreaded duo': Australia will likely hit a peak in coronavirus cases around flu season
The prime minister earlier today announced that from May 1, people need to be vaccinated against the flu before visiting an aged care facility.
Mar 19, 2020
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COVID-19 vs seasonal flu: What you need to know about both
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to spread into communities worldwide. Many are worried, as officials and medical experts urge people to take precautions to contain the virus. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo ...
Mar 12, 2020
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No, coronavirus isn't the same as the flu
Aches and pains, sore throat, fever—although they may feel similar to those suffering from their symptoms, the novel coronavirus is not the same as the seasonal flu, experts stressed Wednesday.
Mar 11, 2020
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Flu season
Flu season is a regularly re-occurring time period characterized by the prevalence of outbreaks of influenza. The season occurs during the cold half of the year in each hemisphere. Influenza activity can sometimes be predicted and even tracked geographically. While the beginning of major flu activity in each season varies by location, in any specific location these minor epidemics usually take about 3 weeks to peak and another 3 weeks to significantly diminish. Individual cases of the flu however, usually only last a few days. In some countries such as Japan and China, infected persons sometimes wear a surgical mask out of respect for others.
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