The flu, caused by influenza viruses, triggers acute respiratory infections worldwide. While winter unleashes seasonal epidemics in temperate climates, tropical regions face year-round outbreaks, making influenza a year-round threat. Stay informed! Below are some of the latest news and expert commentary on Ifluenza, brought to you by Newswise.
Expert shares advice for parents navigating pediatric influenza, COVID-19, and RSV this winter
-Virginia Tech
-Mount Sinai Health System
Study sheds light on how viral infections interact with our bodies
-Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Urgent Message from WCS as the Avian Influenza Virus Threatens Wildlife Across the Globe
-Wildlife Conservation Society
Winter spikes of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV; expert offers tips and advice for staying healthy
-Virginia Tech
-Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan
Rising flu, COVID, RSV rates: Johns Hopkins expert available for interviews
-Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID
-Washington University in St. Louis
Multiplex Testing Reduces Repeat Doctor Visits for Stomach Flu By Over 20%
-University of Utah Health
Team to develop breathalyzer test for COVID, RSV, influenza A
-Washington University in St. Louis
Survey finds many Americans are letting their guard down during respiratory illness season
-Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center