influenza

FDA Approves At-Home Test for Both COVID and the Flu

COVID-19 and the flu are both respiratory illnesses that can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and headaches. They are both spread from person to person through respiratory droplets, and can lead to…

February 25, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Thousands of People Died of Influenza in the US This Season

The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. While it is often considered a mild illness, the flu can be deadly for some people. One of the main reasons why the flu can…

January 15, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Some Pharmacies are Facing Unprecedented Shortage of Medications for the Flu

The season of the flu is once again wreaking havoc, which means that rushing over to the pharmacy to get some pills just in case you need them is definitely a good idea. But what if the pharmacy doesn’t have…

January 4, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Avian Flu Concerns Doctors That It Can Spread to Humans

2022 has been a very cruel year for birds. Global populations of such animals have been killed this year by avian flu. A specific deadly strain is to blame, to be more precise. Only in Canada, an estimated number of…

December 15, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

New Vaccine Could Offer Protection Against All Types of Flu

Getting vaccinated for influenza is no guarantee that you’ll be protected from all strains of the notorious virus, but there are high hopes that the situation will be different in the near future. A new mRNA vaccine is now under…

November 25, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Hybrid Virus Capable of Bypassing the Immune System Was Observed for the First Time

Our immune system is so incredibly complex that it remembers every single microbe it has ever fought and defeated. Getting a fever is actually confirmation that your immune system is on alert. But even so, our immune system is far…

October 26, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Children Became More Susceptible to Viruses Because of COVID Lockdown Measures, New Research Suggests

A lot of countries imposed lockdown measures during the COVID pandemic that even children had to obey, and it wasn’t exactly the best move if we take into account what new research has to say. The New York Post reveals…

June 15, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

CDC Data Shows that the Flu Vaccine Was Practically Useless this Past Season

According to new CDC data, the flu vaccine was only 16 per cent effective against the most common strain of the virus this past winter. However, the case numbers have still remained unusually low so there is no need to…

March 13, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The Flu Season is Back in Business in the USA

Even though the flu, which is also known as the influenza virus, is harmless for most people, not everybody gets rid of it too fast. For some individuals, the disease can even knock them out, leaving them lying in bed…

December 28, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

CDC: This Week’s Flu Update, Kids And Young People At Risk

Infections of flu were on the rise in young people in past weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although flu rates remain low nationwide, the CDC reports that more than 90% of cases are in kids and…

November 26, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

The National Academy Of Medicine Warns That A Flu Pandemic Would Be Much Worse Than COVID-19 – “It’s Not A Matter Of If But Of When!”

The National Academy of Medicine has stated, in a series of reports, that a flu pandemic comparable to the one from 1918 could take place soon and that it would be even worse than the current COVID-19 pandemic! The reports…

November 19, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

An Influenza Pandemic Would Be More Than Humanity Can Handle – Possibly Much Worse Than COVID

Judging by the official statistics, we can easily conclude that the ongoing COVID pandemic is causing a lot of dreadful scenarios. Over 5.1 million people across the world lost their lives while battling the coronavirus, according to worldometers.info. But a…

November 18, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Flu Cases in the US Are Facing a 23 Percent Increase Compared to 2020

The influenza virus is known to cause a lot of infections across various parts of the world. Dealing with it isn’t easy, and it even happens likewise sometimes even if you’re living in the USA. As a new article from…

October 19, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

You Could Have Less COVID Symptoms Using Flu Shots

Not everybody is a fan of COVID vaccines, regardless of how much some people try to neglect this aspect. There are still plenty of skeptics out there. Vaccines also existed for the flu for many years, and anti-vaxxers might trust…

October 14, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

H10N3 Bird Flu: China Confirms the First Human Case

More than a dozen versions of bird flu have been identified until now, including two well-known strains that have most recently infected humans: H5N1 and H7N9. But a new danger emerges as the first human case of infection with the…

June 1, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

H5N8 Bird Flu is Detected on Humans for the First Time

The World Health Organization is on alert after Russian health authorities reported what seems to be the first human cases of infection with the H5N8 bird flu. In a similar way to human influenza viruses, bird flu has various different…

February 22, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Flu Cases Are Disappearing Incredibly in England, While COVID-19 Cases Rise Tremendously

The UK remains the second hardest-hit European country by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the numbers look terrifying: over 3.8 million infections and more than 106,000 deaths. The influenza virus is usually affecting hundreds of thousands of people each year, representing another major…

February 1, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

COVID-19 Vs Flu – Symptoms, Contagiousness, Mortality, and More

There are several reasons why some of us feel the need to minimize the danger. It is a common defense mechanism, that helps us not to surrender. Truth can too often be hard to bear, so we need to edulcorate…

May 10, 2020 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Universal Flu Vaccine Passed Significant Clinical Trial

We still got hope for a universal flu vaccine. One with a powerful dose of immunization in a single shot that can offer long-lasting protection. Such a thing might turn out to be accurate after a particular variant dubbed FLU-c…

March 12, 2020 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

The New Coronavirus: A Chinese Bioweapon Against The USA? Tom Cotton Says

Everyone knows about coronavirus. From the symptoms to the health and protection measures, we have to take against it. Another thing about this virus that we know is its origins, which is Wuhan, China. Lately, the internet is spreading speculations…

February 17, 2020 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Canadian Experts Encourage People To Be More Worried About Influenza Than The Coronavirus

The threat of a coronavirus pandemic seems to loom over the world as social media posts have sparked primary debates among internet users. However, medical experts argue that influenza remains more dangerous in comparison to the newest virus as more…

February 1, 2020 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Flu Season in Saskatchewan Makes Five Victims Until Now

The problem with the flu season is that it started in September 2019, and until now, the reports are showing 1.050 cases of influenza, five deaths, and thirty outbreaks in the long-term facilities from Saskatchewan. Also, the Intensive Care Unit…

January 19, 2020 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Influenza Already Killed 64 Children Across The US This Flu Season, The CDC Reported

According to official data, eight pediatric deaths caused by influenza took place during the week which ended on March 2nd. The number brings the total to 64 deaths that are linked to this year’s flu season, a quite large number.…

March 12, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Deadly Flu Strain Killed 13 Children Already

Even though the flu season is slow this year, the influenza is on the rise in Utah and other Southern US states, as well. Unfortunately, a deadly flu strain is on the increase in the US, and it already killed…

January 7, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Flu Season Hits In The US After A Slow Start

Flu season strikes the United States after a slow start. The excellent news would be that the specialists predict a harmless influenza season this year. However, some believe that’s too early for the virologists to pronounce since anything can change fast.…

January 7, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Flu Season Is Starting Later In Southwestern Ontario This Year

The public health officials said that this year’s flu season is starting later in southwestern Ontario, but that’s not a good enough reason for residents to lay their guard down and postpone getting their flu shots. In comparison with 2017 when the Middlesex…

November 29, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Canada Fails To Meet The Federal Flu Shots Targets

Canada is failing to meet federal flu shots targets, according to an internal report by the Public Health Agency of Canada. While Ottawa wants to achieve large-scale vaccination, Quebec has adopted a more targeted approach. Only 38% of Canadians were…

November 13, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Influenza Made The First Victim in New York As A Kid Died Of Flu-Related Complications

New York Health officials confirmed Thursday the first pediatric death in the city caused by the influenza virus this season. Although they did not give details about the child’s identity, age, or ethnicity, citing reasons for patient confidentiality, the New…

October 26, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Free Flu Shots Are Available In Alberta, And This Year, The Influenza Vaccines Are More Potent

In 2017, only 30% of Albertans got immunized. This year, however, in the expectation of another harsh flu season, free flu shots are available in Alberta for six-month-old children and older adults. Also, the health officials in Alberta reported that…

October 16, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Flu Deaths in Nova Scotia Doubled in 2017-2018 Flu Season

The flu season of 2017-2018 was one of the toughest ones for Nova Scotia where 63 people died of influenza, although the number might be higher than officially announced. Besides, the flu deaths in Nova Scotia doubled in 2017-2018, given…

September 12, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

When Will The Flu Season Peak In 2018 And What Can You Do To Stay Safe?

As the summertime is diminishing, people start longing for the fun stuff that accompanies the colder weather, such as scooping up pumpkins at Halloween, drinking apple cider and hot chocolate during the winter, or wearing those new and nice coats…

September 9, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Obese People Can Spread the Flu Virus for Much Longer than Normal-Weight Individuals

A new study carried out in Managua, Nicaragua, revealed that obese people, in comparison to normal-weight individuals, can spread the flu virus for considerably longer, and they also feel the influenza virus’ symptoms acuter. The results of this research are of great importance…

August 3, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

The Flu Alters The Brain Functions For Several Months

The flu alters brain functions even after a long time after the infection has been treated, according to the scientists at the Technical University (TU) of Braunschweig. Evidence of this can be found in a study conducted on lab mice at…

March 1, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0