Flu Cases Surge in Bulgaria: blagoevgrad Joins Haskovo and Vidin in Epidemic Threat The flu season in Bulgaria is intensifying,with a third region now teetering on the edge of an epidemic. Following Haskovo and Vidin, Blagoevgrad is witnessing a dramatic rise in flu and respiratory disease cases. In Blagoevgrad, the flu is predominantly affecting young … Read more
What’s in a Pharmacist’s Medicine Cabinet? Cold and Flu Essentials Revealed as cold and flu season ramps up, pharmacies are stocked with an overwhelming array of products promising relief. But what do the experts themselves reach for when they’re under the weather? Licensed pharmacist Dr. Kati forbes has taken to tiktok to share her go-to … Read more
france Faces Unprecedented flu Crisis as Deaths and Hospitalizations Surge The flu season in France has reached alarming levels, with hospitalizations and deaths soaring to unprecedented heights. According to the latest bulletin from Public Health France (SPF), the second week of January 2025 saw 611 deaths linked to influenza, marking a significant increase from the … Read more
Flu Season Surges in Washington State: Hospitalizations Spike as Experts Urge Vaccination Washington State is grappling with a notable surge in flu cases this season, with new statewide data revealing a sharp increase in flu-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits compared to previous years. Snohomish County recently reported its first two flu-related deaths of … Read more
Winter Illnesses Surge in Rochester:
Influenza Dominates Respiratory Virus Landscape, Health Officials Urge Caution The Ministry of health and Population has confirmed that the influenza virus remains the most widespread respiratory virus this season, followed by other viruses such as helivirus, adenovirus, parvovirus, syncytial virus, and human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Despite its prevalence, health officials emphasize that ther is no … Read more
No New Infectious Diseases in China, Says CDC Researcher Table of Contents No New Infectious Diseases in China, Says CDC Researcher Known Pathogens Behind the Surge Medical pressure and Future Outlook Key Takeaways What’s Next? Key Takeaways No New Infectious Diseases in China: A Conversation with CDC Expert dr. Li Wei The Current Situation: … Read more
Mysterious Flu Outbreak in Congo-Brazzaville: Health Ministry Urges Vigilance and preventive Measures The congolese government, through its Ministry of Health, has issued an urgent call to the population of Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire to adopt preventive measures in response to a significant surge in cases of a flu-like illness of unknown origin. The announcement, made on … Read more
New Jersey Poison Control Warns of Rising Acetaminophen Overdoses Amid flu Season The new Jersey Poison Control center has reported a concerning increase in calls related to accidental overdoses of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol.Over just two days, the center assisted multiple patients who inadvertently took excessive amounts of the medication while treating flu-like … Read more
As flu season grips the nation, health experts are sounding the alarm about two other viruses that are gaining traction: metapneumovirus and norovirus. While the flu remains a primary concern, these lesser-known pathogens are causing notable disruptions, especially in vulnerable populations. Epidemiologist Mihai Negrea, a health expert, describes norovirus as a virus that triggers a … Read more