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August 10, 2021

Doctors warn against comparing COVID-19, seasonal flu while kids await vaccine

While the coronavirus and the seasonal flu share similarities, health experts say the two viruses shouldn’t be compared, especially with the back-to-school season underway.

August 3, 2021

CDC data reflects spiking RSV cases into July

National reports of a common respiratory virus increased into July, according to laboratory data submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections typically occur during the fall, winter and spring, suggesting an unusual summertime uptick coinciding with rising cases of the delta variant.

July 24, 2021

CDC urges labs to use COVID tests that can differentiate from flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged labs this week to stock clinics with kits that can test for both the coronavirus and the flu as the "influenza season" draws near. 

July 12, 2021

Flu shot protects against some severe COVID-19 effects, study claims

New research suggests that patients who received their annual flu vaccine before contracting coronavirus may have some degree of protection against severe effects associated with COVID-19, such as stroke, sepsis and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

July 8, 2021

Moderna testing mRNA flu vaccine in clinical trial

Moderna has begun testing an mRNA flu vaccine in clinical trials, with the company announcing Wednesday that the first participants had been dosed in the Phase 1/2 study.

June 19, 2021

Is it a cold or COVID-19? Symptoms to look out for

The risk of catching COVID-19 sent many in search of tests at the first signs of a common cold over the past year, and now as the nation gradually reopens there is an increased chance you will come into contact with someone carrying a summer cold.

June 18, 2021

CDC warns on uptick in RSV cases after low activity during COVID-19: What to know about respiratory illness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national surveillance system has noted an uptick in the number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases detected in the U.S. over the last several weeks, noting that the illness can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.

June 4, 2021

Teens’ coronavirus hospitalization rates 3 times higher than flu: CDC study

While teens appear to face a rare risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19, a study suggests the rate of hospital visits due to the virus is actually three times greater compared to flu-related hospitalizations.

June 1, 2021

China confirms first human case of H10N3 bird flu: report

The first case of human infection from the H10N3 strain of bird flu has been detected in China, reports said.

March 30, 2021

Washington state sees zero flu deaths so far this season

Zero deaths from the flu have been reported in Washington state during the 2020-2021 season, according to data from the state health department.