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Q&A: You’re feeling cruddy. Is it flu? COVID? Here’s why it matters

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- If you’re feeling really cruddy right now, join the crowd. Yes, you might have COVID. Yet again, this time it might be the flu — or just a really bad cold that is making the rounds.

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What is avian flu, the disease afflicting viral TikTok emu Emmanuel?

Viral TikTok star Emmanuel – an emu who gained a vast online following thanks to videos shared by his owner at Knuckle Bump Farms in Florida – has reportedly fallen sick with avian influenza.

The Conversation

US experiencing ‘steep rise’ in flu activity amid low vaccination rates, CDC warns

Texas and Georgia have already seen high levels of influenza

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Online health services eyed to combat COVID, flu outbreaks

The government has announced a plan to expand online medical services in preparation for simultaneous outbreaks of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza in the coming winter months.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ruby Princess's COVID-19 source disputed

Carnival and Princess Cruise Lines claim there was "a small, well-managed influenza outbreak" on the Ruby Princess before it set sail on its deadly cruise.

AAP

The reason why seagulls are vanishing from some Welsh towns

The mysterious disappearance of gulls from some coastal areas has left locals mystified

Wales Online

Animal rescue centre on 'high alert' and issue warning to owners

It confirmed that the shelter would have to "destroy" all birds should one get infected

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WHO says new COVID-19 wave emerging in Europe

UN agency’s regional data show only Europe with an increase in coronavirus cases in the week that ended October 2.

Al Jazeera

Bird flu Northern Ireland: Suspected case found in Co Down

All poultry and captive birds at the premises must now be kept in secure housing or otherwise kept separate from wild birds

Belfast Live

H1N1 influenza cases down in Tamil Nadu: Health Minister

A total of 13,178 fever camps, apart from mobile camps in schools, were held , benefitting 19,71,355 persons in the last 20 days when H1N1 influenza cases began to surface in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

The flu is coming. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your family

DALLAS -- After a COVID-19-induced two-year break, influenza seems to be coming back with a vengeance.

Tribune News Service

Doctors concerned this flu season could hit harder in Kentucky

A Richmond doctor says there’s concern within the medical community of a stronger dose of influenza over the next several months. Dr. Ashish Patel is a primary physician with Baptist Health Richmond.

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‘Do I have to get a flu shot?’ Your flu questions answered

PHILADELPHIA -- The flu is poised for a comeback this year after two seasons in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot this fall

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The Conversation

If you think scrapping COVID isolation periods will get us back to work and past the pandemic, think again

COVID is an exceptional disease and was at its deadliest this year, causing more deaths in Australia between June and August 2022 than at any other time. There have been 288 deaths from influenza so far this year compared to more than 12,000 deaths from COVID.

The Hindu

421 H1N1 influenza, 344 dengue active cases in Tamil Nadu

Health officials underscore the need to take precautionary measures and seek medical help

The Guardian - UK

Millions urged to get flu and Covid jabs amid fears of winter ‘twindemic’ in UK

Health officials say influenza and coronavirus could spread widely at same time in months ahead

Wales Online

Concern for birds as new cases of avian flu show virus spreading quickly

Cases of avian influenza have been identified in Norfolk, Suffolk and Lancashire

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Cases of bird flu have been detected in a Dallas County backyard flock

A strain of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock of birds in Dallas County, although the virus poses little threat to public health, the Texas Animal Health Commission announced Monday.

Bangkok Post

Almost back to normal, says Health Ministry

The Public Health Ministry sees the country as almost back to pre-Covid-19 and with adequate health resources to handle any future outbreaks, which are expected to be in the form of small and seasonal waves similar to influenza.

The Hindu

Namakkal woman dies of H1N1 influenza

The deceased woman tested positive for H1N1 influenza at a private hospital in Coimbatore

Dynamite News

Health: Researchers develop viral exposure detecting facemask

Respiratory pathogens that cause COVID-19 and H1N1 influenza spread through small droplets and aerosols released by infected people when they talk, cough, and sneeze. Read more on Dynamite News:

WEKU

Flu is expected to flare up in U.S. this winter, raising fears of a 'twindemic'

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heads up for waterfowl hunters: Be aware of avian flu and proper precautions during hunting seasons

Avian flu is expected to spike again and Illinois is the latest Lake Michigan state to advice waterfowl hunters on what to notice and precautions for the upcoming seasons.

AFP

How the new bivalent Covid vaccines work

Paris (AFP) - France became the latest country on Tuesday to authorise new Covid-19 vaccines that have been updated to target Omicron subvariants ahead of autumn booster campaign.

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