A rough respiratory virus season in the US appears to be easing, as three major respiratory viruses that have battered the country for the past few months are finally all trending down…
Category: Influenza Issues
FDA to review preventative option for RSV in infants, developers say
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted a biologics license application for a long-acting antibody for the prevention of lower respiratory tract infections caused by the respiratory syncytial virus, according to…
CDC: Flu season starting to wane after brutal start, including at least 12,000 deaths
The spread of influenza this season has already resulted in 12,000 deaths, but it could be on the decline, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading…
Flu Causes Cardiac Complications by Infecting the Heart
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have shown for the first time in mice that heart problems associated with the flu are not caused by raging inflammation in the lungs, as has long been predicted.
Sick with Norovirus or ‘Stomach Flu’
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That’s the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it “stomach flu.”
Clues on Why UTIs and Other Bad Infections Persist
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A new study led by researchers at University of Utah Health details a novel mechanism that infectious bacteria use to quickly adjust to environmental stress.
COVID vs. Flu vs. Common Cold vs. RSV: Your Need to Know
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With the cold and flu season underway, and with the ongoing pandemic, it’s still crucial to be vigilant about your family’s health.
What is ‘Flurona’ and Why an Expert Says Flu Cases are Rising
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Flu cases are starting to rise across parts of the U.S. And that’s concerning because fewer people are vaccinated for flu, compared to last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Why You Need to Get a Flu Shot
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – National Influenza Vaccination Week will be observed Dec. 5–11, which makes this a good time to learn more about the flu and why you need to get a flu shot.
Flu Season Underway Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For the second straight year, flu season is emerging against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the number of flu cases was relatively low last year, experts say that this year, it could be much higher.
Similarities and Differences of COVID-19 vs. Flu
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have heard that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is similar to the flu (influenza). COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory diseases caused by viruses.
Which Older Adults are Getting Flu Shots and COVID Boosters?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With two viruses threatening to make older adults sick this winter, a new poll shows most people over 50 have gotten vaccines to protect them against both influenza and coronavirus, or plan to.
It’s Important for Kids to be Vaccinated for Flu
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Flu season typically starts in the U.S. in November, December. That’s why it’s important to get your flu shot now.
Preparing for the Flu Season During COVID-19
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It’s important to get your flu vaccine because the flu and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be circulating at the same time and cause similar symptoms.
Preparing for the Flu Season
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It’s important to get your flu vaccine because the flu and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be circulating at the same time and cause similar symptoms.
Advice for Avoiding ‘Twindemic’ this Flu Season
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – October 25, 2021 – It is unclear if there will be an increase in influenza cases this year, but we should be prepared if influenza is more prominent than expected and a so-called ‘twindemic’ ensues.
Racial Disparities in Flu Mortality Persist in Large U.S. Cities
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO — As flu season approaches and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public health officials are urging people to get a flu shot.
Urge Flu Vaccinations to Reduce Flu Hospitalizations Amid COVID-19 Concerns
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 — The Ad Council, the American Medical Association (AMA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the CDC Foundation today announced a new effort to encourage more people to get vaccinated against seasonal flu.
Pandemic – Get the Flu Shot
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Have you had your flu shot yet? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone over 6 months get a flu shot every season with rare exceptions.
Should I See My Doctor? – Flu Symptoms
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Most people who have the flu (influenza) have a mild illness and don’t need to see a doctor. Common flu signs and symptoms include: