Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

A viral 'triple-demic' of COVID, two other viruses hits hard

Hospitals are feeling the strain from a COVID surge, a bad flu season and an increasing number of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, cases. Child-friendly versions of cold and flu medications are scarce on store shelves ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Half of U.S. adults not concerned about the flu

More than half of U.S. adults say they are not very or not at all concerned about the upcoming flu season, according to the results of a survey released Nov. 29 by the American Heart Association.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Expert comments on human health risks of current bird flu outbreak

As the world grapples with one of the largest recorded outbreaks of bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza) concerns have been raised in the media about the potential risks to human health and whether this is the next pandemic we ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Flu levels high, vaccination rates low among pregnant women

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity around the nation is increasing. Vaccination can help prevent serious illness, especially in high-risk groups, like pregnant women, but the CDC ...

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