#respiratory-viruses tag

4 weeks ago

Public health

L.A. County's first flu death confirmed in a season that could be harsh

Public health

Last year's flu season was California's worst in years. How bad will this one get?

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 days ago

Public health

Don't call it a 'super flu' - but the NHS is right to be worried this winter | Devi Sridhar

4 weeks ago

Public health

L.A. County's first flu death confirmed in a season that could be harsh

Public health

Last year's flu season was California's worst in years. How bad will this one get?

more#influenza

World news

fromenglish.elpais.com

4 days ago

We are dying': Cuba sinks into a health crisis amid medicine shortages and misdiagnosis

Cuba faces a widespread epidemic of combined mosquito-borne and respiratory viruses causing severe joint pain, weakness, long-term disability and widespread household sickness.

Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, sweeping across U.S.; doctors urge vaccination

A nationwide RSV wave is increasing infant hospital visits; vaccination during pregnancy or for newborns is strongly recommended to reduce severe illness.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Pre-kindergarten and elementary children carry and experience the highest rates of respiratory virus detection and illnesses compared with older students and staff.

fromThe Mercury News

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Pre-K and elementary students have higher rates of respiratory virus detection and illness than older students and staff during the respiratory virus season.

Miscellaneous

fromWIRED

1 year ago

Combat Dry Indoor Winter Air With a New Humidifier

Low indoor humidity during droughts causes health and plant problems; humidifiers help reduce viral spread but require maintenance and distilled water to avoid mineral buildup.

fromBuzzFeed

2 months ago

Medical Experts Say There's 1 Serious Reason Why Getting A Flu Shot This Year Is Very Important

Annual influenza vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older reduces individual risk and strengthens community immunity, with September–October as optimal timing before peak season.

Medicine

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

Can an Over-the-Counter Nasal Spray Prevent COVID and Colds?

Azelastine nasal spray reduced COVID-19 and common cold infections in a small, industry-funded randomized trial, but larger multi-center studies are required before broad use.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

4 months ago

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts

Department of Health and Human Services will halt $500 million in mRNA vaccine projects for respiratory viruses under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.