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Swine Flu or influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009. It’s thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus, but it may also be spread by touching infected objects and then touching your nose or mouth. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, many people also have reported nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of covid-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again be at risk if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes its committee's advice on infection control guidelines in health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and jails.

14 Dec 2023

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

The first case of a new strain of ‘swine flu’ has been detected in a human in the UK. The last swine flu pandemic killed 457 people in Britain alone. A leading testing expert says this strain looks to be very different but is urging Brits to take precautions.

4 Dec 2023

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

The mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population.

23 Oct 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': An encore: 3 HHS secretaries reveal what the job is really like

This week, while KFF Health News' "What the Health?" takes a break, here’s an encore of a favorite episode this year: Host and chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner leads a rare conversation with the current and two former secretaries of Health and Human Services.

5 Oct 2023

New meningitis vaccine safe and effective for infants in Africa

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, as part of the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium (IDCRC), provided an interim analysis showing that the pentavalent (NmCV-5) meningitis vaccine is safe for use in 9-month-old infants in the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa.

3 Oct 2023

A multisectoral, global, and interdisciplinary approach is needed for better pandemic preparedness

Researchers reviewed existing data on pandemics and described the steps needed to prevent the emergence.

4 May 2023

New influenza virus strain concocted in animals could be the cause of next human pandemic

The next pandemic that cascades through the human population could be caused by a new influenza virus strain concocted in animals, against which humans will have little to no immunity.

13 Mar 2023

Novel triple assortments of swine influenza virus detected in pigs by active surveillance analysis in China

Researchers discuss the results of an active surveillance analysis for the swine influenza virus.

10 Mar 2023

Breathing and tilting motions of influenza glycoproteins could be exploited to better defend against flu

The potential "tripledemic" of influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection continues to be a concern.

25 Jan 2023

Natural substances show great therapeutic potential to inhibit influenza viruses

Fever, cough, sore throat, and general malaise - the cold season is here, and not only corona but also influenza viruses are spreading again at a rapid pace.

16 Dec 2022

Swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus promotes replication by inducing autophagy

The swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus promotes autophagy to maintain its replication inside host cells.

26 Oct 2022

Bivalent recombinant vaccine protects against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in animal models

In a new study, researchers developed a recombinant bivalent vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza viruses.

15 Sep 2022

Disrupting a virus’s genome packaging can halt replication, study finds

Like savvy international travelers, viruses know exactly how to pack. With the genetic instructions for the next generation folded just so, snuggled into a custom-made outer covering studded with cell-grabbing proteins, these tiny invaders quest for new digs on the reg.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers find evidence of negative repercussions of immune history in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers found proof of negative repercussions of immune history in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

30 Aug 2022

Predicting viral antibody escape using pre-pandemic data

A new study reports early prediction of SARS-CoV-2 immune evasion using EVEscape.

28 Jul 2022

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Researchers investigate the potential of picolinic acid (PA) as an anti-SARS-CoV-2 treatment option.

21 Feb 2022

Study analyzes the impact of global trust in government due to the COVID-19 pandemic

In a week when the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted to breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules, a new study has found that impartial, transparent and truthful government communications are fundamental for achieving and maintaining government trust during public health emergencies.

17 Jan 2022

UK research investigates relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and Guillain-Barré syndrome

Researchers investigate the possible relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and the incidences of Guillain-Barre syndrome.

21 Dec 2021

New technology could power a self-sustaining electronic device for detecting fever

Public temperature checks have become a common practice across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, and researchers at Texas A&M University are working to make it possible to conduct the test across a large group of people quicker and less expensive than current methods.

26 Oct 2021

COVID-19 deaths in U.S. surpass 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is most likely the deadliest outbreak in recent American history, exceeding the estimated deaths from the 1918 influenza pandemic.

21 Sep 2021