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3 days ago · Social impact. Pandemic. Vaccine. v. t. e. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 ( A/H5N1) is a subtype of the influenza A virus, which causes influenza (flu), predominantly in birds. It is enzootic (maintained in the population) in many bird populations, and also panzootic (affecting animals of many species over a wide area). [1] .
5 days ago · Influenza viruses are more likely to spread when people and animals from many places are in close contact, such as at fairs and shows. While rare, influenza A viruses can spread from people to animals (including pigs, poultry, and cattle) and from animals to people.
1 day ago · Influenza, commonly known as " the flu " or just " flu ", is an infectious disease caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms range from mild to severe and often include fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, coughing, and fatigue.
3 days ago · This intense miniseries delves into the global response to a deadly flu outbreak as it spreads rapidly across continents. With mounting casualties and strained healthcare systems, the world's leaders must confront difficult decisions and moral dilemmas in their efforts to contain the virus and save lives.
5 days ago · This report provides a summary of influenza surveillance data collected from around Australia and New Zealand. Regional reporting in some areas ceases when influenza activity is low (out of season). Please note that many people do not get tested for influenza and that there may also be some delays in reporting confirmed influenza cases.
6 days ago · A flu vaccine containing an adjuvant was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2015, for use by adults aged 65 years of age and older. The vaccine is marketed as Fluad in the US and was first available in the 2016–2017 flu season.
4 days ago · Colds and influenza (flu) are both viral respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. In fact, many different viruses can cause what we might call a ‘common cold’ and there are a lot of different variations of the influenza virus.
