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'October is the ideal time to get vaccinated': Flu season is kicking off early, experts sayFlu tests are coming back positive at higher rates than is typical for early fall in several Western states, data suggests.
By Olivia Maule Published
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Why is flu season so bad this year?Flu season in the U.S. is particularly bad this year, and a new branch of the flu family tree may be to blame.
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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Flu: Facts about seasonal influenza and bird fluLearn interesting facts about the flu, a viral infection that targets the respiratory system.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Brain damage reported in 13% of kids who have died of flu this season, CDC findsA CDC report has revealed that nine of 68 of children who died of flu this year had brain damage, but it's unclear whether this influenza-associated encephalopathy is on the rise.
By Patrick Pester Published
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This year's flu shot was up to 78% effective at preventing hospitalization in kids, early data findsEarly data suggest that the 2024-2025 flu shots have effectively lowered rates of flu hospitalization and outpatient visits in vaccinated people.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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The US is having its most active flu season in 15 yearsThe U.S. is currently experiencing very high levels of seasonal influenza across the country. Here's why.
By Hatty Willmoth Published
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2nd form of bird flu detected in US cowsA branch of the H5N1 bird flu family tree that hadn't previously been seen in cattle has now been detected in dairy cows.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry.
By Emily Cooke Published
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1st deadly case of H5N1 bird flu reported in USThe patient in Louisiana who contracted a severe case of bird flu has died, officials announced.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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