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Flu Hits A Second Peak This Season In The US

For the week ending Jan. 25, seasonal flu activity remains high and increasing. Clinical laboratories tested 129,378 specimens for flu viruses. Of these, 29.4% were positive. Among the positive results, influenza A accounted for 36,471 (95.9%) of positive flu cases, and influenza B accounted for 1,571 (4.1%).

CNN on MSN · 36m

US flu cases are peaking for a second time this season. Now you can test for the virus at home

The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.

CBS News on MSN · 20h

Flu is hitting a second peak in the U.S. this season

For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.

US Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans

Scientific American · 1h

The US Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans

Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins Right after President Donald Trump took office, amid the flurry of executive orders and agency upheavals,

Salon on MSN · 49m

Your questions about bird flu answered by experts

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk

UPI · 18h

Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans

When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns one infectious disease expert.

Weekly CDC report returns, omits bird flu

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention published its weekly research report Thursday, the first time since President ...

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C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People

The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the ...

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Flu cases surge across Florida as CDC reports 'very high' activity

MIAMI - Flu cases are rising rapidly across Florida, with the state among 27 experiencing "very high" flu activity, according ...

CDC MMWR Back After 2 Week Halt But Without H5N1 Bird Flu Studies

For the first time since 1952, publication of the CDC's MMWR was halted for two week. On February 6, there were two new MMWR studies but nothing on the H5N1 bird flu.

When does flu season end?: Influenza A continues to spread in United States

Does it feel like you know a lot of people fighting the flu virus this winter? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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Flu A vs.flu B: What's the difference? Here's symptoms to look for

While we often refer to it as "the flu," the influenza virus has several strains, with flu A and flu B considered the most ...

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Benefits of the flu vaccine

The flu vaccine benefits you by protecting you and the people you live with or spend significant time around. Everyone 6 ...

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