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Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes - here's why

The winter months are synonymous with the flu in South Africa. Similar to other countries in the southern hemisphere, South Africa has an annual influenza season stretching from April to August.

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Ultra-rare, deep-diving whale dies on New England beach with possible case of bird flu

A necropsy revealed that the animal may have been infected with avian influenza, which would be "a big deal" if it is confirmed by further testing, scientists say.

LiveScience

Charity demands urgent response plan to protect wild birds from avian influenza

The RSPB NI said it has had an outbreak at its Window On Wildlife Reserve in Belfast Lough.

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Influenza vaccinations recommended as cases of respiratory illness rise across Australia

Of the nearly 58,000 cases recorded across the country, 30% occurred over the last fortnightly reporting period

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Six 'zombie viruses' scientists warn are on the march thanks to climate change

Ancient viruses - not seen anywhere in the world for centuries - are at risk of wiping people out due to climate change, scientists say. Particles of the illnesses remain infectious even today in mammoth wool, Siberian mummies, prehistoric wolves an

Daily Mirror

I need a flu shot and a COVID booster. Can I get them at the same time?

Cases of influenza (the flu) and COVID are set to rise over winter, with many Australians looking to protect themselves from both of these respiratory viruses.

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I'm over 65 and worried about the flu. Which vaccine should I have?

Influenza, or the flu, is a virus transmitted by respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing. It can cause the sudden onset of a fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, muscle and joint pain.

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Australian garlic variety can limit internal spread of COVID and influenza A, Doherty Institute finds

A variety of garlic grown in Mildura can limit the spread of viral cells in the digestive tract, bolstering the body's defences to fight viruses in the respiratory system, new research shows.

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‘Now’s the time’: Australians urged to get flu and COVID shots as cases rise

Australians urged to get their boosters, with COVID and influenza cases rising as the country heads into winter.

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More than 500 people hospitalised with flu in Western Australia this year, as premier urges people to get vaccinated

WA Premier Mark McGowan urges Western Australians to be vaccinated against influenza as it emerges almost 200 children under nine have needed hospital treatment for the virus this year.

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Flu is back and teaming up with COVID, RSV for winter virus 'package'

Canberrans are at risk of catching COVID, the flu and RSV as cases rise.

The Canberra Times

Flu cases jump in the Hunter, but COVID 'may be peaking'

COVID cases rise among those aged five to 16 this month.

Newcastle Herald

Bird flu: H5N1 virus in Brazil wild birds prompts animal health emergency

Health declaration to last 180 days, as world’s biggest exporter of chicken meat detects virus for first time ever

The Guardian - AU

Novel host-directed molecules blunt SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus

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Brazil investigates four more suspect cases of avian flu in wild birds

Brazil is investigating another four new potential cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds, according to authorities from the state of Espirito Santo, where Brazil's first ever cases were confirmed this week.

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Should I get a flu vaccine this year? Here’s what you need to know

Health authorities recommend everyone aged six months of age or over should get the flu vaccine every year.

Reuters

Brazil investigates suspected bird flu case in human

Brazil is investigating a suspected case of avian influenza A (H5N1) in a person living in the southeastern state of Espirito Santo, where this week the first ever confirmed cases in wild birds were detected, the Health Ministry said.

Reuters

Brazil boosts bird flu defense to protect world's top chicken industry

Brazil is taking extra precautions to protect the world's largest poultry export industry from a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that was this week detected among wild birds in the country after previously hitting neighboring nations.

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UK's 3 bird flu hotspots revealed in interactive map - as 2 humans catch virus

While the exact location of the two bird flu cases remains unknown, an interactive map shows that three areas in England are currently at higher risk of an outbreak

Evening Standard

What is bird flu and what are the symptoms? Human case detected in England

Health authorities are said to be monitoring situation ‘closely’ after rare case of H5N1 confirmed

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All you need to know about bird flu as two human cases confirmed in England

Two bird flu cases have been confirmed in humans in England

The Independent UK

Vaccine authorized for emergency use in California condors amid bird flu outbreak

California condors will receive a vaccine for a deadly strain of avian influenza that threatens the already critically endangered vulture species

Wales Online

All you need to know about bird flu as poultry worker cases confirmed in England

The cases are believed to be linked to exposure to sick birds on a single poultry farm

The Independent UK

All you need to know about bird flu as poultry worker cases confirmed

Health officials say there are no signs of person-to-person transmission and contact tracing is being done as a precaution.

The Conversation

Should I get a flu vaccine this year? Here's what you need to know

After having low rates of influenza (flu) transmission in recent years thanks to our COVID control strategies, case numbers are now rising.

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