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New bird flu case triggers cordon
A third case of bird flu has been confirmed in North Yorkshire. The virus was discovered at a commercial poultry site near Thirsk on Monday, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). An almost two-mile (3km) protection zone and a six-mile (10km) surveillance zone cordon has been put in place around the premises.
CSL Ltd., the world’s second-biggest maker of flu shots, forecast a US vaccination rebound as health groups counter misinformation and rising illness rates revive concern about prevention.
The 2025 flu season has begun, and the new flu vaccine was released in the United States in September. Influenza viruses are unique in their ability to […]
Britain on Tuesday imposed a mandatory housing measure for birds covering the whole of England, effective Thursday, in a bid to slow the spread of bird flu.
Bird flu outbreak in Indiana affects 15 farms, impacting nearly 158,000 birds. State monitors other farms to prevent spread. Public health risk is said to be low.
Everyone knows that the fall brings flu season, replete with aches, pains and a new version of the vaccine. But why is cold weather synonymous with this virus? Virologist and William & Mary Associate Professor of Biology Kurt Williamson recently talked with W&M News on the science behind this pathogen and hypotheses for why infections have a seasonal spike.
November just began, but New York is already being hit with the three respiratory viruses: Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. The latest report from the New York State
Fresenius Medical Care posted a stronger-than-expected quarterly operating income on Tuesday, helped by cost savings and portfolio measures, but kept its outlook unchanged amid lingering effects from elevated flu mortality among patients.
Flu season lasts from October to April. The UT Physicians affordable flu shot is available throughout the flu season. Remember to wash your hands frequently to keep yourself protected and stay home if you become sick in order to protect others.
The UK government on Tuesday ordered all poultry in England to be kept inside due to escalating cases of avian influenza.
The Health Department is seeing fewer cases of the flu compared to last year, but officials still urge residents to stay up-to-date with their vaccinations.