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RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced Standing Orders issued by State Health Director Dr. Larry Greenblatt to allow pharmacists at retail locations to test and treat for influenza. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2025, pharmacists across the state will be able to test for the influenza virus and then immediately treat with the appropriate …

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Flu season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere. And a taste-based influenza test could someday have you swapping nasal swabs for chewing gum. A new molecular sensor has been designed to release a thyme flavor when it encounters the influenza virus. Researchers reporting in ACS Central Science say that they plan to incorporate this type of low-tech sensor into …

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesady issued standing orders allowing pharmacists to test and treat influenza. According to the order, pharmacists will be able to evaluate people 5 years old and older who are showing signs or symptoms of influenza; conduct point-of-care influenza testing; and initiate treatment when clinically appropriate.  Tests can miss flu infections …

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May the force be with them: Turkey growers turn to lasers to ward off bird flu  MPR News Lasers provide some bird flu protection for turkey producers in Minnesota  NPR HPAI detections slow, but fall migration increases risks  texasfarmbureau.org MDARD – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Allegan County Flock  State of Michigan (.gov) Bird Flu-Related Killing of 400,000 Turkeys Prompts PETA Memorial, Call …

CHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Health is encouraging Chicagoans to get vaccinated as respiratory virus season kicks up — and that includes the latest COVID-19 shot. The city health department has endorsed the vaccination standards set by the Illinois Department of Health for this year’s flu season, recommending everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated against flu, the vast …

It’s finally fall, and with that also comes respiratory viruses. Dr. Michelle Morse, acting health commissioner and chief medical officer of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, recently discussed the flu and COVID-19 vaccines with All Things Considered host Sean Carlson. Her guidance in a nutshell: “It’s time to get your COVID flu and RSV vaccine …

TAYLORSVILLE — Nearly 35,000 turkeys were recently culled after cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were detected at a commercial turkey facility in central Utah, state agriculture officials said Friday. Flu was found within an undisclosed facility in Sanpete County, leading to the decision to depopulate to prevent further spread of the viral infection, which often leads to “high death …