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Winter flu and COVID cases fall, with spring in sight

'Influenza-like illness and bronchiolitis were stable.'

Newcastle Herald

Taking an antidepressant? Mixing it with other medicines – including some cold and flu treatments – can be dangerous

In the depths of winter we are more at risk of succumbing to viral respiratory infections – from annoying sore throat, common cold and sinusitis, to the current resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID.

The Conversation

Avian flu: What are the symptoms and how common is the virus among humans?

Avian influenza has been detected in two British poultry workers as virus rages in Europe

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What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?

Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the nose, upper airways and lungs.

The Conversation

Experts warn about feline coronavirus after ‘thousands’ of cat deaths in Cyprus

‘Alarming’ reports of sudden rise in feline infectious peritonitis thought to point to more virulent strain

The Guardian - UK

IISc study reveals that picolinic acid can block viruses causing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A

During their entry into host cells, the virus envelope and the host cell membrane fuse, creating a pore through which the virus’s genetic material enters the host cell, and starts replicating. IISc researchers found that picolinic acid specifically blocks this fusion.

The Hindu

Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home

Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.

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RGCB’s BSL-3 lab gets DBT approval

Approval will help the Lab to undertake research on COVID and avian influenza

The Hindu

Why are Australian children dying from the flu and what can we do to prevent it?

Medical experts say influenza A and B viruses circulating have greater impact on children and urge more vaccinations after second child dies

The Guardian - AU

COVID may increase flu susceptibility, expert says

'This year's flu season is looking just as bad as what it did last year.'

Newcastle Herald

'Don't underestimate influenza': doctor's warning after student death

Sometimes the bacterial infections can come up really fast.

Newcastle Herald

Queensland girl, 11, dies after contracting influenza B amid surge in cases among children

Second flu death recorded in past week after student died on NSW Central Coast

The Guardian - AU

Central Coast school student dies from the flu as virus warnings rise

'Please get your children vaccinated. The vaccine is their best protection.'

Newcastle Herald

‘Rollercoaster of a sickness’: how a horror flu season is catching Australian families off guard

About 69% of people admitted to hospital with confirmed influenza since April are aged under 16

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Flu cases spike: Australian parents urged to vaccinate children after steep rise in hospital admissions

Influenza cases are rising fastest among very young children as well as those aged five to 16 years, health authorities say

Bangkok Post

GPO signs vaccine pact with Korean biotech giant

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has bolstered its partnership with SK bioscience of South Korea to enhance regional vaccine security, starting with the production of influenza vaccines scheduled for availability next year.

Wales Online

Vaughan Gething admits he never read major report into how ready UK was for pandemic before Covid

"If I had read that, I think that I almost certainly would have asked more questions and asked for more assurance about what was happening."

Nottingham Post

Every secondary school pupil in England to be offered flu vaccine this year

From September new government program will years 7 to 11 offered the spray to combat a rise in excess influenza deaths

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The Hindu

Doctors concerned over rise in influenza-associated encephalitis in children

The surge in H1N1 cases this epidemic season, followed by reports of increasing incidence of influenza-associated encephalitis/encephalopathy (IAE) in young children from across the State is emerging as a serious concern.

The Conversation

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

The 2023 flu season may be one of Australia’s largest flu seasons on record, and doctors are concerned about the impact on children.

The Hindu

State battles unusual rise in influenza amidst dengue surge

The death of a few children following fever in the past few days, is possibly due to the neurological complications like encephalopathy and encephalitis caused by seasonal influenza viruses, especially Influenza A (H1N1), Health officials have confirmed.

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry: David Cameron defends austerity – but admits weakness in preparing for pandemic

The Trades Union Congress said David Cameron is ‘in denial about the huge damage caused by his austerity policies’

The New Daily

Why America’s eyes are on Australia’s flu season

Australia's flu season is yet to peak, but US authorities are already looking for signs of what might be in store for their own winter.

The Hindu

Health dept. urges people to desist from self-medication for viral fevers

The Health department has warned people to desist from self-treatment as this is the season of viral fevers, which could be vector-borne diseases like dengue and Zika, leptospirosis or respiratory infections like Influenza.

The Conversation

Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes - here's why

The winter months are synonymous with the flu in South Africa. Similar to other countries in the southern hemisphere, South Africa has an annual influenza season stretching from April to August.

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