Tag: Flu
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Marikina Halts Classes for Two Days Over Flu Surge
Marikina declares a two-day class suspension in response to rising flu cases Marikina City officials have announced a precautionary pause in classroom activities for two consecutive days as flu season intensifies. The City Government said all public and private schools will observe the pause on Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14, to protect students,…
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Flu Epidemic Hits Japan: Early Season Outbreak Shuts Schools
Japan Battles an Unusually Early Flu Season Japan is confronting a rapid and widespread influenza outbreak that began five weeks earlier than typical. The Ministry of Health reports more than 4,000 hospitalizations as of October 3, a dramatic rise from the previous week. In response, roughly 135 schools and childcare centers have temporarily closed to…
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Japan Faces Flu Outbreak: Early Season Health Alert
Japan Faces Flu Outbreak: An Early Health Alarm Japan is confronting a nationwide influenza outbreak that has caught public health officials by surprise. With hospitalizations rising and schools temporarily closing, the country is scrambling to manage a flu season that arrived far earlier than the usual late autumn or winter peak. Health authorities say the…
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Japan Faces Nationwide Flu Outbreak: Early Season Strains Hospitalizations Rise
Japan Faces an Early Flu Outbreak Japan is contending with a nationwide influenza outbreak that has arrived earlier than usual, placing significant strain on hospitals and disrupting schools. Officials report a sharp rise in hospitalizations and closures of several schools and childcare centers as the epidemic threshold has been breached across multiple prefectures. How Early…
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Prairie Mountain Health rolls out regional vaccine clinics in Westman for COVID-19 and flu
PMH Launches Regional Vaccine Clinics Across Westman Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has announced a robust schedule of public clinics for the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the seasonal influenza vaccine. The rollout begins Monday, October 27, with the first public clinics planned in the communities of Swan River, Camperville, and Russell. As the respiratory virus season…
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New Brunswick accelerates vaccine access with COVID-19 and flu shots starting Oct. 14
Vaccines available in New Brunswick starting Oct. 14 New Brunswick is expanding vaccination access as the respiratory illness season approaches. The province announced that new free COVID-19 and influenza vaccines will be available to eligible residents starting October 14. People can book appointments online now, with vaccination clinics set to begin next week. What vaccines…
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Soup and Sore Throats: How a Warm Bowl Aids Recovery from Colds and Flu
Can soup speed up recovery from colds and flu? Soup is more than a comforting tradition. It has long been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather. A growing but still early body of research suggests that certain soups may ease symptoms of acute respiratory infections, including the common cold, influenza, and even…
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How Soup Helps You Recover from Colds and Flu
Can soup speed up recovery from colds and flu? Soup has long been a comforting staple when illness strikes. While it cannot replace medicine, emerging evidence suggests that certain soups may help ease symptoms and improve comfort during acute respiratory infections, including the common cold, influenza, and even Covid-19. This article reviews what science currently…
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Vaccines for High-Risk Groups: COVID-19, Flu Clinics This Fall
Protecting the community this fall: walk-in COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines As colder weather approaches, the Health Unit is urging eligible residents to take advantage of upcoming walk-in vaccination opportunities across several local communities. The fall schedule focuses on high-risk individuals who may face more severe outcomes from COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, and who do…
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Flu-Detecting Chewing Gum: A Potential Home Diagnostic
Overview: A mouth-based diagnostic for influenza A novel approach to screening for influenza could replace traditional nasal swabs with a chewable gum or lozenge. Researchers have developed a molecular sensor that releases a distinctive flavor on contact with the influenza virus, turning a taste sensation into a diagnostic cue. Described in ACS Central Science, this…