H5N1 avian influenza has long been a concerning virus. Since its discovery in 1996 in waterfowl, bird flu has occasionally ...

The H5N1 avian flu is circulating in cows and other mammals. Whether it will make a permanent leap to humans is another ...

H5N1 influenza outbreaks have been reported on more than 1.070 dairy farms in the United States since 2024. The virus ...

It is unknown whether the newest COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, also known by the nickname “razor throat” for one of its defining ...

Covid has caused serious amounts of chronic illness. Research advances may help not only people facing chronic illnesses ...

Questions are answered by experts at the Oregon Health Authority, other state agencies or community partners. Questions and ...

The antiviral baloxavir significantly reduced household transmission of influenza compared with placebo. The drug showed consistent effects across age groups, virus types, and countries, with no ...

Influenza A virus (IAV) infection triggers derepression of host transposable elements (TEs), which have the potential to form double-stranded (ds)RNAs and could enhance innate antiviral immunity.

Novavax's experimental COVID-19-influenza combination and standalone influenza vaccines generated a strong immune response in adults aged 65 and older, similar to already approved shots against ...

Novel, needle-free, live-attenuated influenza vaccines with broad protection against human and avian virus subtypes Date: May 9, 2025 Source: The University of Hong Kong Summary: A research team ...

Amid dropping vaccination rates, 25 children in New York State died from influenza during the 2024-25 flu season — more than in any recent flu season, state health authorities said on Wednesday.