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Why scientists are concerned about bird flu in a Canadian teen

With 55 human cases in the US and avian influenza impacting bird populations across the globe, here’s a look at why scientists are closely paying attention to any evolution of this virus.

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Flu season: Common myths debunked

Can you catch the flu from exposure to cold temperatures? Is the flu the same as a cold? EuroVerify takes a look.

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Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC says

European health authorities are urging increased flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Here’s a look at the vaccination rates last year in Europe.

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What is immunity debt – and is it really making kids sick?

There’s been an uptick in viral infections in the post-pandemic period, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

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Meet the people paid to test out new medical treatments

Free meals, endless movies to watch, and a cool couple of grand in your bank account. The catch? You’ve got the flu.

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How prepared is Europe to deal with the new threat of bird flu?

Scientists are raising the alarm about US cases of H5N1 in cows as transmission to humans is easier. Here in Europe, steps are being taken to prepare.

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Fourth US dairy worker infected with bird flu amid outbreak in cows

A fourth human case was reported in Colorado by US health authorities.

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Why is bird flu highly lethal to some animals, but not to others?

Bird flu is highly lethal to some animals, but not to others. Scientists want to know why.

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At least 1.4 million lives saved in Europe due to COVID vaccines

Without COVID-19 vaccines, the cumulative death toll in Europe would have been around 4 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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'Cocktail of respiratory viruses' spreads in multiple EU countries

The deaths of two men in Italy from flu this week made headlines in the country as cases of respiratory illnesses "intensify" in other EU countries.

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People may experience 'long colds' more than a month after infection

A new study has found that people may experience long-term symptoms due to other respiratory infections besides COVID.

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Scientists use gene editing to make world's first flu-immune chickens

Gene editing techniques were used to change parts of chicken DNA to limit the spread of bird flu in a world first.

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UK focused too much on flu instead of other possible pandemics: ex-PM

David Cameron was questioned as part of an inquiry into the UK's preparedness for and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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"Flu-rona" cases surge in Romania

Health officials in Romania say they're seeing a surge in "flu-rona" cases with people suffering from both flu and covid at the same time. They've also treated a patient with a third viral infection.

United Kingdom

Debunked: Flu vaccines don't increase Strep A infections

On social media, especially TikTok, people have been making links between nasal flu vaccines given to children and the rise in Strep A infections this winter. However, there is no concrete evidence that shows that flu vaccines cause a higher susceptibility to Strep A.

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COVID, flu and RSV: How to prepare for this winter’s triple threat

Experts warn that a triple threat of COVID, flu and RSV could combine to put even more pressure on public health systems this winter.

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Nearly 48 million animals culled in Europe's largest bird flu epidemic

Health authorities say 37 European countries have recorded cases of bird flu since October 2021.

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Scientists design face mask that could detect COVID and other viruses

Its developers say the smart mask would be especially useful in enclosed spaces like elevators.

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H3N8 avian flu: What we know after first human case detected in China

Authorities in China have said the risk of large scale transmission is low, after the first case of H3N8 avian flu was detected in a young boy.

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What is Flurona? The first case of COVID and flu double infection

The first case of a mix of the two diseases COVID-19 and influenza, dubbed "Flurona", has been recorded in Israel.