Tag: Flu
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.…
Tracking Bird Flu Through Poop In Places No One’s Looking
In an effort to proactively address the potential threat of a global flu pandemic, scientists are turning to…
Creating Bird Flu Vaccines for Humans at a Biosecure Laboratory
The process of creating these vaccines starts with eggs. Yes, you heard that right—eggs are a critical component…
RFK Jr.’s handpicked panel advises ban on thimerosal in flu vaccine
A recent decision by a federal vaccine advisory panel, which was recently reshuffled by health secretary Robert F.…