If bird flu jumps to humans, immunity from seasonal flu may offer some protection
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...
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US Measles Outbreak: Highly Contagious Virus Spreads Rapidly In Kansas; Texas And Mexico Among Worst-Hit Areas
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and in some cases can cause severe infections in the lungs and ...
Worst of winter pressures ‘over’ for NHS as virus numbers fall
Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS England national medical director, said: “The NHS has weathered another winter storm thanks ...
SARS-CoV2 virus still circulating, but very weak: Experts
“This is how viruses evolve. It is not surprising that SARS-CoV2 has become very weak now. It would probably still not be ...
Oregon health officials warn of worst flu season in over a decade
The Oregon Health Authority said it is seeing its worst flu season since the agency began tracking the virus 15 years ago.
Europe had worst measles outbreak since 1997 – new data
Europe has had the highest number of measles cases since 1997, according to a new report from the World Health Organization ...
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Oregon still dealing with its worst flu season in at least 15 years – but it’s not too late to get vaccinated
The state’s 2024-2025 influenza season is the worst since Oregon Health Authority began tracking the virus 15 years ago, with ...
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Worst of winter pressures ‘over’ for NHS as virus numbers fall
The number of hospital patients in England with norovirus looks to have peaked, with health chiefs suggesting the worst of winter pressures are over. An average of 899 beds were filled each day ...
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Worst of winter pressures ‘over’ for NHS as virus numbers fall
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said: “Thanks to staff who have worked their socks off this winter, the worst of the winter pressures appear to be behind us. “I am determined ...