New index provides state-level vulnerability to influenza-like illness
Infectious disease can afflict a population in complex ways. Understanding the varying risks is an equally complex challenge.…
Early Release – Avian Influenza A(H9N2) Virus Transmission across Chicken Production and Distribution Networks, Vietnam – Volume 32, Number 2—February 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
Preexisting flu immunity may offer baseline protection against avian influenza
Are seasonal flu antibodies also effective against avian flu? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has…
Travelling to the Olympics? How visitors can stay healthy during the Milan-Cortina games
The Winter Olympics 2026 kicked off in Milan and Cortina. From 6 to 22 February, thousands of visitors…
Potential Pandemics: Canine Coronavirus, Influenza D
Researchers warn that canine coronavirus, which has been linked to human respiratory illness in Southeast Asia, and influenza…
42% of Adults 50+ Skipped Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 currently lags among people 50 and older, according to a national survey. Forty-two…
How the CDC prepares influenza vaccines for pandemics
Inside the rigorous, step-by-step process the CDC uses to create pandemic-ready flu vaccine viruses, long before the next…
Nasal spray vaccine prevents infection from highly pathogenic H5N1 virus
Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a nasal vaccine against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, or…
Flu vaccination rates lag in Hong Kong as winter peak nears, expert warns
Hong Kong is approaching the winter flu season, but vaccination rates among most age groups remain below the…
Cork University Hospital introduces visitor restrictions to combat spread of flu – The Journal
Cork University Hospital introduces visitor restrictions to combat spread of flu The JournalVisitor restrictions at Cork, Laois hospitals due…
A precise tool to halt viral protein production
Across all domains of life, immune defenses foil invading viruses by making it impossible for the viruses to…
Bryan Medical Center tracks rise in flu cases
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — At Bryan Medical Center, doctors said they’ve seen a noticeable spike in flu cases…