H5N1 Bird Flu continues to take its toll in the United States, also affecting British Columbia
Clade 2.3.4.4b of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus causing outbreaks in wild and domestic birds around the world, continues to spread in dairy cows, poultry and other animals across the United States.
Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Medically Attended Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness and Hospitalization Among Alaska Native Children — Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region, Alaska, October 2023–June 2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization among young children. Historically, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children have experienced high rates of RSV-associated hospitalization.
COVID-19 pandemic interventions reshaped the global dispersal of seasonal influenza viruses
Despite the availability of updated seasonal influenza vaccines and treatments, annual influenza epidemics continue to cause millions of hospitalizations and substantial burden on health care systems.
Many human infections with ‘cow flu’ are going undetected
Scientists find evidence of past H5N1 infection in 7% of workers exposed at dairy farms—but no signs of human-to-human transmission
Consistent H5N1 control needed for farm animals
Consistent H5N1 control needed for farm animals
European Specialist Nurses Organisation: Video campaign on essential vaccination practices
A three-part series focusing on essential vaccination practices. It covers key aspects such as understanding vaccine protocols, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping, and effective communication with patients.
Disease surveillance in England and Wales, October 2024
Highlights from the scanning surveillance network
Protective effects of an mRNA vaccine candidate encoding H5HA clade 2.3.4.4b against the newly emerged dairy cattle H5N1 virus
In April 2024, an unprecedented outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which belongs to HA clade 2.3.4.4 b, was reported in dairy cattle and related milk products in the US.
Recognition of post-COVID syndrome contributes to recovery
Patients suffering from post-COVID syndrome generally feel supported by their general practitioners; they take their complaints seriously and actively collaborate on finding solutions.
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Flu Awareness Campaign 2024
Held annually in October, this campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of vaccination for people’s health and well-being and to increase the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccination of people with underlying risk factors.
Avian flu spreading in California raises pandemic threat for humans
Officials are racing to vaccinate dairy workers against the seasonal flu to prevent the two viruses from combining.
