Flu

Flu shots play an important role in protecting against bird flu. But not for the reason you might think

A current strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has become a global problem. The virus…

4 weeks ago

Is Extreme Heat Helping to Spread Bird Flu?

Key Takeaways New bird flu cases were recently detected in poultry workers in Colorado.Public health officials said that extreme heat…

2 months ago

Bird flu isn’t spreading in humans for now. But there are vaccines in the pipeline if that changes

Since May, a number of poultry farms around Australia have faced outbreaks of avian influenzaor bird flu. These outbreaks have…

2 months ago

Are you up to date with your COVID, flu and other shots? It might depend on who your GP is

Too many older Australians are missing out on recommended vaccinations for COVID, flu, shingles and pneumococcal that can protect them…

3 months ago

Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine. Here’s how it could benefit public health

Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine against COVID and influenza.…

4 months ago

Bird flu is hitting Australian poultry farms, and the primary human case has been reported in Victoria. Here’s what we know

The first human case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Australia was reported yesterday in Victoria. A baby acquired the…

4 months ago

Too many Australians aren’t getting a flu vaccine. Why, and what can we do about it?

Australia’s childhood immunisation program gets excellent uptake yearly – almost 94% of five-year-olds have had all their routine vaccinations. But…

5 months ago

Is There a Vaccine for Bird Flu?

Key Takeaways The CDC has developed two candidate vaccine viruses able to be made into vaccines should the H5N1 virus…

5 months ago

How Does Bird Flu Spread to Humans?

Key Takeaways Bird flu typically spreads amongst birds and other animals, but can spread to humans in rare instances.The viral…

5 months ago

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