Tag: Flu
Annual flu data, antidepressants, FDA wearables: Morning Rounds
The recent announcement of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule by federal health officials has stirred up concerns…
Doctor Visits for Flu Hit Highest Level in Almost 30 Years
This Year’s Flu Season Just Surpassed a Grim New Record As the Trump administration rolled back influenza vaccination…
A super duper flu season, and a vaccine overhaul: Morning Rounds
Supporters of the program argue that providing hospital-level care at home can improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and…
The World Is Sleeping on Bird Flu, Expert Warns : ScienceAlert
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on the world, with many eager to move on from…
The US beat back bird flu in 2025 – but the battle isn’t over
The United States faced its first recorded deaths from bird flu this year, sparking concerns about the potential…
New Flu Variant May Be Triggering Spike in Severe Disease
The emergence of a new flu variant, known as subclade K, is causing a spike in severe illness…
Bats might be the next bird flu wild card
The discovery of vampire bats carrying H5N1 antibodies in Peru has raised concerns among researchers and experts in…
What to know about this year’s flu shot | STATus Report
Why the Current Flu Shot May Not Match the Dominant Strain Circulating Each year, vaccine manufacturers rely on…
Changing the FDA’s Vaccine Approval Process Could Threaten COVID, Flu Protection for Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering changes to the approval process for vaccines, including COVID vaccines,…
First Human Dies of Rare H5N5 Bird Flu Strain. Here’s What You Need to Know
The first human death from a rare H5N5 bird flu strain has been reported in Washington State, marking…
How Bad Will Flu Season Be This Year?
As flu season ramps up in the United States, public health experts are closely monitoring the situation, concerned…
Washington State Resident Believed To Be First To Die From Rare Bird Flu Strain
A resident of Washington state is believed to have succumbed to a rare strain of bird flu, making…