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Most Antiviral Drugs Showed Limited or No Effects Against Flu

Only baloxavir may have some important effects

Jan 13, 2025
A photo of an advertisement for flu shots outside of a clinic.
FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

Abrysvo and Arexvy labels will caution about risk of rare neurologic disorder

Jan 08, 2025
FDA SAFETY RSV vaccines Abrysvo and Arexvy over a computer rendering of a damaged myelin sheath.
Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

Genetic analysis suggested bird flu virus had mutated inside the patient

Jan 06, 2025
A colorized electron microscope image released by the NIAID of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.
Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here's What the Latest CDC Figures Show.

"A lot of flu out there," said the CDC's Carrie Reed, PhD

Jan 03, 2025
A photo of a flu vaccine in a pharmacy in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Which Respiratory Virus Do I Have?

There's a range of possibilities, and it's not easy to tell them apart

Jan 03, 2025
A computer rendering of viruses entering a person with their lungs visible.
Canadian Teen Recovers From Severe H5N1 Bird Flu Infection

Physicians provide details on closely watched case

Dec 31, 2024
A colorized transmission electron micrograph of H5N1 viruses.
Cats Can Get Sick With Bird Flu. Here's How to Protect Them.

Virus has been causing mild illness in humans

Dec 28, 2024
A photo of a recall alert poster at a pet store in Tigard, Oregon, on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.
Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated Within Louisiana Patient, CDC Says

Mutations may allow the virus to better bind to receptors in the upper airways of humans

Dec 27, 2024
An electron microscopic image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of two Influenza A (H5N1) virions.
Weirdest Medical Cases of 2024; CDC Sees Concerning H5N1 Changes; The King's Speech

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Dec 27, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA Says Decongestant in Many Cold Medicines Doesn't Work. So What Does?

A look at the agency's recent moves on a leading decongestant

Dec 26, 2024
A photo of a person holding a decongestant pill containing phenylephrine.
Vaccine Injury Claims Spiked During COVID

Only 3% of decided claims under countermeasures program were eligible for compensation

Dec 24, 2024
A photo of a COVID vaccine sticker lying on a vaccination record card and surgical masks.
Doc Suspected in Mass Killing; Vaccine Injury Claims Spike; Iowa Has First H5N1 Case

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Dec 23, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Public Health Experts Decry Louisiana's Ban on Vaccine Promotion

Doctors need to "stand up" for their patients' health, they say

Dec 20, 2024
A photo composite of viruses over the Louisiana state flag.
Flu Season Is Underway, as Cases Surge in Some Areas and Vaccinations Lag

Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week

Dec 20, 2024
A photo of a sign for flu vaccination outside of a grocery store in Glenview, Illinois., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
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