U.S. To Test Vaccines in Poultry as Way to Curb Bird Flu Outbreak
FRIDAY, Feb. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) – U.S. health officials are considering using vaccines in poultry to stem an ongoing outbreak of bird flu. Scientists will begin testing the first vaccines for birds in years as the spread of avian influenza has …
Learn MoreLa vacuna contra la gripe podría salvarles la vida a las personas con afecciones crónicas
MIÉRCOLES, 8 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Se prevé que la temporada de gripe de EE. UU. se alargue hasta la primavera, y los expertos señalan que no es demasiado tarde para vacunarse contra la gripe.La temporada de la gripe del año pasado fu…
Learn MoreFlu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks With Chronic Ills
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. flu season is expected to extend into spring, and experts say it’s not too late to get a flu shot. Last year’s flu season was mild, but this season has already seen triple the number of flu-related …
Learn MoreHoliday Gatherings Didn’t Trigger Spike in Respiratory Illnesses: CDC
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Going into the holiday season, many public health experts feared a “tripledemic” of flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases.New government data now shows that didn’t happen.Reports of flu-like illness are down for the sixt…
Learn MoreGripe, VSR, COVID: en esta temporada de fiestas, protéjase de la ‘triple pandemia’
JUEVES, 22 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los expertos en salud pública han estado advirtiendo sobre una “triple pandemia” de virus respiratorios este otoño e invierno, y la Asociación Americana del Pulmón (American Lung Association) ofrece …
Learn MoreBuyer Beware: Bogus Flu Meds Are Out There
MONDAY, Dec. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With flu rampant in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to be wary of over-the-counter products that promise to cure you of influenza, prevent it or reduce its severit…
Learn MoreEl invierno y el asma infantil: una temporada de exacerbaciones
MIÉRCOLES, 21 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El aire frío y seco del invierno, y un trío de virus que se propagan, podrían provocar exacerbaciones del asma en los niños en este invierno.Pero los expertos de un hospital pediátrico ofrecen alg…
Learn MoreFlu, RSV, COVID: Shield Yourself From the ‘Tripledemic’ This Holiday
THURSDAY, Dec. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Public health experts have been warning of a “tripledemic” of respiratory viruses this fall and winter, so the American Lung Association has some tips for breathing easier this holiday season.Flu, respirator…
Learn MoreU.S. to Release Flu Meds From National Stockpile to Ease Shortages
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will release an unspecified number of doses of Tamiflu from the Strategic National Stockpile to U.S. states as the country deals with an early and challenging…
Learn MoreU.S. to Release Flu Meds From National Stockpile to Ease Shortages
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having trouble finding influenza meds at your local pharmacy? You’re not alone. Now, flu-infected patients will have better access to prescription medicines as the U.S. government releases doses of Tamiflu…
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