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As flu cases surge, vaccination may offer some bonus protection from COVID as well

After virtually disappearing for two years, influenza is back and rapidly sweeping across Australia – and the world.

The Conversation

Avian influenza: How bird flu affects domestic and wild flocks, and why a One Health approach matters

A strain of avian flu virus is spreading in domestic poultry flocks in Canada, but is not a risk to humans at this point in time.

The Conversation

COVID and flu hit in dual wave as Hunter hospitals prepare for winter virus battle

Rise in flu presentations to John Hunter Hospital while COVID-19 still circulates.

Newcastle Herald

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Queensland to roll out simultaneous flu and Covid testing in line with NSW hospitals

Exclusive: Move comes two days after state announced free flu vaccines for the next month as cases rise

The Guardian - AU

Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years

Australia has had two years of incredibly low influenza rates thanks to COVID-19 isolation, but this year is not going to be the same, with all the data pointing to cases soaring over winter.

ABC News

Spike in influenza cases in the Northern Territory, as Chief Minister considers whether more people should be offered free vaccines

So far this year, the Northern Territory has recorded 968 cases of influenza, compared to just 76 cases in all of 2021.

ABC News

All Australians should be offered free flu vaccines to prevent ‘disaster’, experts say

Influenza cases rise amid ongoing high Covid infections and hospital pressure sparking calls to increase vaccination rates

The Guardian - AU

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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

The ban on poultry gatherings will also end on June 1, 2022.

The Independent UK

Rising influenza cases add to crippling COVID-19 staff shortages in south-west Victoria

Influenza cases are rising across south-west Victoria and other parts of the state, adding to already crippling staff shortages and forcing some businesses to close for extended periods.

ABC News

Flu cases are spiking, so how do I know if I have COVID-19 or influenza?

Borders are open and COVID restrictions have eased and now cases of the flu have gone from "zero to full-on". So, how do I know if I have COVID-19 or the flu?

ABC News

NSW considers making flu vaccine free as ambulance demand reaches unprecedented levels

Rapid rise in cases prompts some pathology providers to include influenza tests as part of Covid PCR tests

The Guardian - AU

Queenslanders offered free flu jabs as soaring case numbers project 'frightening' flu season ahead

Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state.

ABC News

A surge in influenza cases in Queensland prompts doctors to issue vaccine warning for children and vulnerable groups

More than 400 people have been admitted to Queensland public hospitals with flu since the beginning of April, including 30 who have required intensive care.

ABC News

Testing negative to Covid but still feeling ill? Here’s what else is making us sick

Flu cases are on the rise after low transmission during the pandemic, with experts reminding people to get an influenza vaccine

The Guardian - AU

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Benzinga

HC Wainwright Says This Stock Is Well Capitalized For Value Realization Of Pipeline, Despite COVID-19 Uncertainty

Given the uncertainty, HC Wainwright moderated its COVID-19 franchise estimates, the primary driver of estimate reductions, and price target reduction to $125 (from $200) on Vir Biotechnology Inc (NASDAQ:VIR). The analyst maintained a Buy rating on VIR shares. The analyst continues to view Vir's platform, validated with successful antiviral therapies against Ebola and COVID-19, and pipeline,…

Benzinga

COCP: Cocrystal Pharma Releases 2022 1st Quarter Results and Provides an Update on the Current Pipeline Programs

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The Independent UK

Modern influenza strains direct descendants of 1918 flu pandemic virus, study suggests

Study also points to value of prospecting historical archives for studying evolution of viruses

ABC News

Parents urged to get children vaccinated as New South Wales' flu season starts early

Influenza cases have more than doubled in recent weeks in New South Wales, with the state's Chief Health Officer warning the virus can be a "very severe illness in children".

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Quidel Clocks More Than Three-Fold Jump In COVID-19 Products

Quidel Corp's (NASDAQ:QDEL) Q1 sales more than doubled to $1 billion, beating the consensus of $890 million and meeting management expectations. The company attributed the increase to significantly increased sales of rapid immunoassay products, specifically QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 tests, Sofia Influenza + SARS, and Sofia Influenza tests. "Our diverse suite of assays,…

ABC News

Can I get the flu jab if I've just had COVID-19? What you need to know about winter with both viruses

It's not even winter but Australia is already experiencing thousands of cases of influenza, after recording just hundreds in total last year. Experts are urging people to get the flu jab.

ABC News

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says she is concerned about the "life-threatening" risk of Queenslanders being struck down with both viruses at once this winter.

Daily Record

Free-range eggs to return to supermarket shelves after bird flu measures are eased

Bird keepers have kept poultry inside since November last year following a significant outbreak of Avian Influenza.

Daily Mirror

Free-range eggs to return to shelves after first UK human bird flu case

The stay indoors order for poultry has been lifted meaning free range eggs will finally be back on supermarket shelves after more than a month. Farmers in some parts of the country had been ordered to keep all their birds indoors since November.

The Canberra Times

'Will be significant': After two years of low numbers, the flu is back

Health authorities have sounded the alarm ahead of winter, with officials still preparing for the possibility of another COVID-19 peak over the cold season.

Pedestrian.tv

A ‘Significant Flu Epidemic’ Is Coming After Cases Tripled This Month & My Sinuses Are Quivering

We went two whole years with cold and flu practically wiped out in Australia thanks to lockdowns and other health measures, but now that everyone’s making out with each other again influenza rates are skyrocketing. Flu cases in NSW more than tripled between March and April and rose way above…

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