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Influenza
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The Bird Flu Outbreak Takes a Mysterious Turn
This year in the United States, 14 people have tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu. Nine…
With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume?
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Recent outbreaks of bird flu—in US…
No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread
In late March, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it had detected cases of bird flu in…
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity but needs to be updated
A major bivalent COVID-19 vaccine induces production of neutralizing antibodies against the coronavirus that circulated at the start…
WHO publishes report introducing updated terminology for airborne pathogens
Following consultation with public health agencies and experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a global technical consultation…
Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds
In a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas, researchers examined closures of United States (US) schools…
Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications observed antibody breadth and effector functions as important immune…
Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways
As a recent example of what may ensue, Pitesky points to the repeated African swine fever outbreaks across…
Understanding risks and prevention strategies
In a recent scientific report published in the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) journal, a large team of…
Measles outbreak in Illinois underscores critical need for vaccination
In a recent study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), researchers from Illinois, the United…