Influenza

Explained: Why are masks making a comeback in the United States?

A ‘tripledemic’ outbreak of coronavirus, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus is sweeping the United States. This has prompted several cities and counties, including New York City and Los Angeles County, to encourage people to wear masks indoors

Triple Jeopardy: Canada gripped by 'tridemic' as 3 viruses come together to infect large numbers, including kids

Due to the spike in cases of respiratory ailments, the Canadian Red Cross said that they are coming to help the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

Scientists develop face masks that can detect viral exposure: How will it work?

The sensor used in the mask can respond to as little as 0.3 microlitres of liquid containing viral proteins, about 70 to 560 times less than the volume of liquid produced in one sneeze and much less than the volume produced by coughing or talking

As flu cases increase, vaccination to offer some bonus protection from COVID as well

The influenza vaccine can protect against the flu and a growing body of international research suggests the flu jab might also protect against COVID-19

How will COVID-19 end? Experts look to influenza, HIV, Zika epidemics for clues

The COVID-19 global pandemic has waxed and waned differently in different parts of the world. But in the United States, at least, there is reason to believe the end is near.

World Heart Day 2021: Why COVID-19 survivors are returning to hospitals with reduced heart functions

After their recovery from COVID-19 many patients have reportedly rushed back to hospitals where they complained about reduced heart functions, heart attacks and strokes

From gargling with whiskey to having beef extract: How the world dealt with Spanish flu pandemic

Modern day technology has helped researchers track which interventions work well and which ones don’t, a privilege unavailable in 1918

Moderna has begun human trials for an mRNA vaccine that targets multiple influenza strains

The company intends to recruit 180 adults in the United States for the Phase 1/2 portion of the trial to evaluate the safety and strength of immune response to the shot, called mRNA-1010.

Flu vaccination can protect adults and kids from influenza, lower respiratory disease burden

Co-infection by the influenza virus for people with respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD can end badly – vaccines can help.

Vaccine to Vaccination: Lessons from Spanish Flu pandemic in dealing with COVID-19 crisis

There may be some lessons and inspiration that we and our scientific community can draw from the horrors of the Spanish Flu