Pediatric flu death toll in MA rises to 9. What to know

A ninth child has died of influenza-related causes in Massachusetts this season, according to the state's flu dashboard.

Number of children who died from flu this season hits 115 as six states remain on high alert

January. Fourteen children died from March 7-14, according to U.S. public health officials. This is the most pediatric flu ...

Avian influenza confirmed in Kanawha County flock

Avian influenza has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Kanawha County, state officials announced Monday.The Highly ...
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As Pa.'s bird flu cases surge, farmers and agriculture leaders warn of possible effects on poultry industry

State officials and western Pennsylvania farmers are warning of possible threats to Pennsylvania’s multibillion-dollar ...
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WV Ag Dept. confirms bird flu detected in Kanawha County chicken flock; can be deadly

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture announced on March 23, 2026 the state’s sixth bird flu detection occurred in ...
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COVID-19 infection may pose greater risks for developing kidney disease vs. influenza

COVID-19 infection, compared with influenza, was associated with significantly greater risks for developing AKI, chronic ...

This year’s flu vaccine was less effective than usual: What does that mean for next year?

Looking ahead to next season, the CDC continues to recommend flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, particularly ...

Japan approves preventive use of oral COVID drug Xocova in world first

TOKYO -- Japanese health minister Kenichiro Ueno on March 23 approved adding "preventive administration" to the authorized ...

Virginia sees high to moderate flu activity, CDC reports

Virginia is recording high to moderate activity levels of influenza-like illnesses, according to data from the U.S. Centers ...

NATO leader says allies 'coming together' to secure Strait of Hormuz

European allies are weighing whether to help restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after days of pressure from President Donald Trump.

Bird flu detected in Kanawha County flock; how to prevent further spread

A case of bird flu has been detected in a backyard flock in Kanawha County. According to the West Virginia Department of ...

Roche launches the cobas eplex respiratory pathogen panel 3, a fast and comprehensive test to help clinicians treat patients with respiratory infections, in CE markets

The new test detects up to 250 viruses and bacteria, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, Bordetella pertussis, and RSV, in a single patient sample.Rapid results enable doctors to make fast, confident ...