Health
Flu activity slows down, but season far from over: CDC
Following weeks of increases in flu activity, the latest U.S. government data shows "a single-week decrease" for the first time in months.
Jan 15, 2024
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Pediatrics
New study confirms safety and benefits of maternal COVID-19 vaccination for newborns
Infants of pregnant women who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy had lower risks of severe health outcomes, neonatal death, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, according to a new study from ...
Oct 23, 2023
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Health
Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge, says researcher
As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high alert for the possibility of a tripledemic, or a surge brought on by the respiratory viruses that cause COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial ...
Oct 12, 2023
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Health informatics
Sick of sports? Study shows flu deaths rise when pro sports teams move into cities
West Virginia University economists, whose research shows flu deaths increase when a city becomes home to a new professional sports team, say their data should make even the biggest fans reconsider support for taxpayer-funded ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study on persistent health impacts of flu pandemics beyond the main waves of infection
Influenza pandemics cause a persistent increase in influenza mortality risk, lasting around two decades, according to new research that analyzed historical data from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Jun 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Half of U.S. adults not concerned about the flu
More than half of U.S. adults say they are not very or not at all concerned about the upcoming flu season, according to the results of a survey released Nov. 29 by the American Heart Association.
Dec 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread
The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctor waiting rooms.
Nov 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu is set for a big comeback now that COVID restrictions are lifted: What you need to know
The flu seasons of 2020 and 2021 were mild, mostly thanks to measures people took against COVID, such as wearing masks, social distancing and using copious amounts of hand gel. 2022, however, looks like a whole different ...
Oct 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both
At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced the panic and uncertainty that come with having mild COVID-like symptoms—such as a cough and sore throat—only to test negative day after day. With ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses
The global death toll from COVID-19, which is set to pass five million, is already far worse than most other viral epidemics of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Nov 1, 2021
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