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Ronnakorn Triraganon/iStock An annual study published this week in Open Forum Infectious Diseases reveals the heavy burden and considerable costs of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in adults aged 75 years and older and high-risk people 65 to 74 years old in France. Researchers at Hopital Pitie-Salpetriere and RSV vaccine manufacturer Moderna in Paris parsed data on RSV hospitalizations, including stays …

Back to school and the start of fall mean the unfortunate return of respiratory virus season. Between colds, COVID-19 and the flu, there are endless viruses spreading during the colder months that cause an array of symptoms such as congestion, fever, coughing and headache. There is also a risk of more severe complications like hospitalization and even death — and …

Key Takeaways Flu shots are now available at many pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and clinics around the country. The vaccine is the most effective way to protect against severe illness and death from flu. Despite the changes to COVID vaccine eligibility this year, the CDC and professional medical organizations still recommend everyone get the vaccine this fall. Federal health agencies are …

Nebraska confirms first case of bird flu in dairy cattle herd  Reuters USDA confirms first H5N1 avian flu detection in Nebraska dairy cows  CIDRAP Nebraska confirms state’s first case of bird flu in dairy herd as US outbreak persists  USA Today Avian flu found in Nebraska dairy cattle for the first time  WOWT Bird flu seen in central Nebraska dairy cattle  Nebraska Examiner Source link

Officials suspect avian flu after dead vultures are found in Maryland  The Washington Post Dead vultures in Maryland test presumptively positive for bird flu  WJLA Anne Arundel County sees third detection of avian influenza, MDA says  WBAL-TV HPAI Confirmed in Henry County Backyard Flock  Morning Ag Clips Poultry Farmers Urged to Practice Enhanced Biosecurity  Maryland.gov Source link

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The Charles County Department of Health said several dead vultures found in the La Plata, Md., area have tested presumptively positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Preliminary results came back Friday, Sept. 12, and health officials said they are waiting for confirmatory results, but stress the risk to the public is low. Residents are …

By BRITTANY CHAIN, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 23:37, 14 September 2025 | Updated: 10:22, 15 September 2025 A mom’s quick thinking decision to Google her son’s symptoms after he was diagnosed with the flu saved his life. Witten Daniel, six, was rushed to hospital in Lubbock, Texas, on April 28 after his medical condition deteriorated. Doctors initially suspected he had …

Many pharmacies are already encouraging people to get their annual flu shot. Doctors say that timing is important with your flu shot. It’s best to aim to get your shot in a specific window of time this fall. The summer season has wrapped up for the year, causing plenty of people to look ahead to fall. With that, it’s understandable …

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — If this year’s flu season is anything like the one they’re having in Australia, we could be in for a severe one. This winter, infectious disease experts say hundreds and likely thousands of flu-related deaths can be prevented with the flu shot. Americans now have more ways than ever to get the vaccine. Eighth grader Matthew …

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Last week, U.S. senators spent three hours in a hearing room grappling with an urgent problem. The problem is that even though most Americans trust vaccines and feel safer when they and their families have access to them, the …