Flu
Health funds launch flu vaccination campaigns as supplies gradually reach clinics
Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated early, warning of high infection rates among children and the risk of complications.
After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North
How did we face epidemics before the age of vaccines?
From the lepers in the Bible to the victims of the Plague and the Spanish flu – the main tools to combat contagious diseases were isolations and lockdowns.
H5N1 avian influenza detected in two more wild birds in US
Earlier this month, the USDA reported the first case of Eurasian H5 avian influenza in the US since 2016.
This simple habit reduces risk of flu and viral infections
Protecting the body from viral infections and strengthening the immune system can come from a colorful diet, especially this year with coronavirus and flu.
Influenza virus activity in Israel decreases earlier than usual
The Health Ministry announced there has been an early decrease of influenza activity in Israel, probably due to the coronavirus morbidity situation.
Five human cases of H5N6 bird flu reported in China
Five human cases of the H5N6 strain of avian influenza have been reported in China in recent weeks.
Bird flu flown the coop? Israel has outbreak under control - ministry
Long-term plans will be drawn up following a major investigation to ensure there are regulated preparations in place so Israel will not have to just wing it.
Too soon to treat COVID-19 like flu as Omicron spreads - WHO
Evidence, however, is emerging that Omicron is affecting the upper respiratory tract more than the lungs, causing milder symptoms than previous variants.
Flurona: What happens when you catch COVID-19 and flu at the same time?
Everything you need to know about influenza and coronavirus co-infection in what has been described by some as a twindemic.
My Word: ‘Fowl play’ and the other pandemic
This is a disaster but far from being a swan song for the birds.
Canceling plans: I never want to get sick ever again
If I do eventually contract COVID, hopefully we will have treatments to keep people from getting severely ill or dying.
