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Flu not going away? Delhi-NCR reports 1,344 H1N1 cases; doctors reveal warning signs you shouldn't ignore

Delhi-NCR is witnessing a significant surge in H1N1 influenza cases this year. Delhi alone has reported over thirteen hundred cases, a substantial increase from last year. Hospitals across Gurgaon and Faridabad are also observing more patients with flu-like symptoms. Doctors advise vigilance for persistent symptoms, especially in children and vulnerable…

The Economic Times

'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in

'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.'

Newcastle Herald

Rockefeller Study Links Low Arginine to Weaker Immune Detection of Tumors and Viruses in Mice

A Rockefeller study in Cell found that arginine shortage stalls MHC class I production, weakening immune detection of tumors and viruses in mice.

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Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments

Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’

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Conflicts can spread infectious diseases while making outbreaks harder to detect

The Ebola outbreak that emerged in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and crossed into neighbouring Uganda may have been killing people for weeks before the alarm was raised. When Médecins Sans Frontières investigated in May 2026, it reported that at least 55 people had died since the beginning of…

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Scientists Created the First Detailed Map of How Influenza A Hijacks Human Cells, Uncovering a Surprising Attack Strategy

EMBL Hamburg published a landmark flu virus molecular map in Nature Microbiology July 2026. It reveals a surprising paraspeckle hijacking strategy and new potential drug targets.

Medical Daily

Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next

The first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in New Zealand marks an important milestone, but not an unexpected one.

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Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

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H5N1 Bird Flu Returned to Utah Commercial Egg Operations Last Week, Wiping Out 1.2 Million Hens

H5N1 bird flu wiped out 1.2 million laying hens in Cache County, Utah on July 6, the first commercial poultry detection in over a month. Eggs from the flock will not enter the food supply.

Medical Daily

Idaho Mother Accused of Killing Her Twins Faces Hearing as Defense Blames Vaccines

An Idaho mother was indicted June 29 on two counts of first-degree murder after prosecutors say she suffocated her 18-month-old twins. Court date is July 14.

Medical Daily

Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain

Australia is racing to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is now believed to have infected seven seabirds.

The Conversation

Americans were told bird flu caused soaring egg prices, then an investigation uncovered these text messages from US egg producers - here's what we know so far

Egg price investigation explained: US egg giants are accused of secretly coordinating to inflate prices during the bird flu crisis. Prosecutors allege executives used private messages to manipulate wholesale egg markets, even as they publicly blamed avian influenza. This alleged scheme aimed to keep prices high, leading to record profits…

The Economic Times

Two Non-COVID Respiratory Viruses Are Elevated Nationally This Summer: What Parents Need to Know

Parainfluenza virus and human metapneumovirus are both elevated nationally this summer per CDC surveillance data. No vaccines exist. Here's what parents need to know about both viruses.

Medical Daily

New Study of Billions of mRNA Vaccine Shots Confirms Their Safety and Efficacy

The study also reviews the great potential of mRNA vaccines to treat influenza, RSV, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.

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H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 Are All Being Monitored for Human Risk — Here Is the Honest State of Avian Flu in 2026

H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 are all circulating in birds and monitored for human infection. Here's an honest 2026 risk assessment — and who is and isn't at meaningful risk.

Medical Daily

LA County Issues a Health Alert as 150,000 Fans Are Expected at SoFi Stadium During Pride Month

LA County issued a health advisory ahead of 150,000+ World Cup visitors converging with Pride Month at SoFi Stadium. Here's the specific infection risks and what to watch for.

Medical Daily

The Flu Outbreak at a Texas Air Force Base Grew to 222 Cases — Then the Military Quietly Reversed the Policy That Caused It

Flu cases at Lackland Air Force Base grew to 222 after the Pentagon ended mandatory flu vaccines. The military has now reinstated the requirement for recruits. Here's the full timeline.

The Economic Times

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic influenza treatment drug

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has secured USFDA approval for its generic oseltamivir phosphate oral suspension, a key treatment for influenza. This development offers a more accessible option for patients aged two weeks and above suffering from acute, uncomplicated flu. The approval marks a significant step in providing affordable alternatives to the reference…

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Newcastle Herald

Farmers act early to stay a step ahead of highly infectious H5N1 bird flu

Farmers brace for bird flu outbreak after first cases confirmed

Medical Daily

FDA Panel Backs Moderna's First mRNA Flu Shot — What It Could Mean for Your Fall Vaccine

FDA advisers unanimously backed Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva on June 18. Here's what the 9-0 vote means for fall 2026 vaccination and who it would cover.

The Conversation

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

Amid a worsening flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy are once again requiring new recruits to get vaccinated against the influenza virus, according to ABC News. The move comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the…

Latin Times

Military Reverses Course and Restores Mandatory Flu Shots for New Recruits

The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force have reinstated mandatory influenza vaccinations for new recruits, reversing a policy change implemented earlier this year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military health officials linked the absence of flu immunization requirements to outbreaks at several training facilities.

Medical Daily

CDC FluView Confirms 179 Children Died from Flu This Season, and 85 Percent Were Not Fully Vaccinated

CDC FluView confirms 179 pediatric flu deaths in the 2025–2026 season; 85% of eligible children were not fully vaccinated. The 2026–27 flu vaccine formulation has been finalized.

The Conversation

COVID, flu and RSV: who should be thinking about vaccination in NZ this winter?

As winter takes hold and more people spend time indoors, respiratory illnesses are expected to begin spreading more widely through communities.

The Conversation

The first case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia has been confirmed. What does this mean?

On Saturday, a suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu, also known as high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, was confirmed in a brown skua.

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