It is difficult to predict how the virus will evolve, a typical characteristic of the influenza virus ... wear disposable gloves and a face mask (preferably an FFP2 face mask) and put the animal in a ...

The influenza vaccine for the 2024/2025 season provided moderate protection against influenza A and strong protection against ...

Cold germs from someone’s nose or cough can live on surfaces for hours to days, depending on many factors. Learn which surfaces to avoid or clean.

Not long after the first flu shot was introduced in 1945 by University of Michigan virologist Thomas Francis and his ...

Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape -- to become either spheres or larger filaments -- to favor their ability to infect cells depending on environmental conditions ...

Simultaneous outbreaks of norovirus, birdflu, influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus are occurring across the ...

Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu) have created a need for rapid and sensitive detection methods to mitigate its spread. Now, researchers have developed a ...

A tough flu season winds down With the supply of flu vaccine plentiful, it’s not too late to get immunized, especially since this influenza season has struck hard. “It is the worst season I ...

Receiving an electronic reminder about influenza vaccination appeared to decrease COVID vaccination rates. Further study of ...

A recent CDC MMWR report shows three new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading ...

Two types of influenza viruses are responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks: Influenza A and B. Influenza A accounts for around 75 percent of all cases and tends to cause more severe illness in adults.

Indiana's influenza uptick is in line with activity in other states as flu season hits its seasonal peak, said state epidemiologist Eric Hawkins.At the same time, other respiratory viruses ...