As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus.At the same time, recent CDC data shows that seasonal influenza A is rising ...

There are two primary forms of at-home COVID-19 and COVID-19/flu combination tests: molecular tests such as PCR that detect genetic material from the virus, and antigen tests — commonly referred ...

Flu season is upon us, and flu is no joke. Every year, the influenza virus kills hundreds of thousands of people and sends millions to the hospital.

Influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all common respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They cause similar symptoms in many cases, but there are some key ...

An influenza virus with surface glycoprotein spikes hemagglutinin (HA, trimer, red) and neuraminidase (NA, tetramer, purple). [ KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/1386012927/Science Photo Library ...

RIDTs detect the part of the virus that stimulates an immune response, known as an antigen. Another type of flu test, called a "rapid molecular assay," detects the actual genetic material of the ...

A substance released by the virus that triggers a response from the immune system, called an antigen, is harvested and used in the flu shot, according to researchers. This method of making the flu ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced it has authorized the use of the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test, making it the first over-the-counter combined test ...

This means the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test is available without a prescription. The FDA said the test is for those who are experiencing respiratory symptoms.

flu symptoms include fever, ... and that’s a highly contagious virus. ... it is recommended to get a high dose flu vaccine which has a little bit more antigen to help boost your immune response.

FILE – In this image provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a researcher performs a rapid antigen test on milk from a dairy cow inoculated against bird flu in a containment building at ...

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At the same time, recent CDC data shows that seasonal influenza A is rising ...