Tag: Flu

RFK Jr. orders thimerosal out of flu shots, Congress on organ donations

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CBT, bird flu U.S. cases, daily step count

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H5N1 bird flu hasn’t been as deadly as feared. Study offers theory why

The H5N1 bird flu virus has a long history of causing severe illness in humans, with a high

Immunity to seasonal flu protects against severe illness from bird flu in ferrets, research reveals

In a recent study conducted by scientists at Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh, it was discovered

Defense Secretary Hegseth, a 12-year Active-Duty Marine Corps Officer Faces ‘Egregious Discrimination’ for Refusing the Flu Shot |

Image: Wikimedia Commons (Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks to midshipmen during his visit to the U.S. Naval

Environmental factors found to be key predictors of avian flu outbreaks in Europe

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have identified several local factors that could help predict

How soup might soothe symptoms and support recovery from colds and flu

Chicken soup has long been a go-to remedy for those feeling under the weather, with its comforting and

Bird flu found to evolve rapidly, infecting more hosts and finding ways to spread more effectively

The avian flu (H5N1) virus, although not in the spotlight as much, continues to evolve rapidly behind the

CDC Bird Flu Response Cuts Could Lead To Another Pandemic

Bird flu continues to pose a risk in the United States, but the level of threat remains uncertain

As bird flu evolves, keeping it out of farm flocks is getting harder

The ongoing spread of H5N1 bird flu poses a significant threat to both poultry and humans, with the

As the CDC weighs flu shots without thimerosal, here’s what to know : Shots

Though most flu vaccines don't include the preservative thimerosal, advisers to the CDC have recommended against using it.

Single antiviral shot could offer better protection than flu vaccines

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that affects millions of people worldwide each year.