Tag: Influenza
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Nartatez Orders Heightened Health Measures for Cops Amid Flu Season
PNP Implements Stricter Health Protocols During Flu Season In response to an uptick in seasonal influenza cases, the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership directed all police units nationwide on Friday, October 17, to heighten health and safety measures. The move aims to protect police personnel and the communities they serve from the spread of flu-like…
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PNP Heightens Health Measures Amid Flu Season in Philippines
PNP Orders Heightened Health Measures as Flu Season Rises With seasonal influenza cases increasing in recent weeks, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Friday, October 17, that all police units nationwide should strengthen health and safety protocols. The move aims to protect police personnel and the communities they serve by reducing the risk of…
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Early Flu Surge Triggers Vaccination Push Across the UK
Early Flu Increase Prompts Vaccination Push Across the UK Health experts in the United Kingdom are urging eligible populations to get their annual flu vaccination as data shows an early surge in flu cases. While current levels remain within the normal autumn range and similar to those seen last year after the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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Flu Cases Surge in Quezon City as Children Bear the Brunt of Illness
Urgent Flu Surge in Quezon City The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has reported a notable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) in 2025, with a 67 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. From January 1 to October 13, 2025, the city recorded 2,070 ILI cases, signaling a heightened period of…
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Flu Surge in Quezon City: Protect Your Family This Season
Overview: A Surge in Flu-Like Illness in Quezon City The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has reported a significant rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) this year. From January 1 to October 13, 2025, the city logged 2,070 ILI cases, a 67 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024. Health officials emphasize…
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Flu Surge in Quezon City: Protecting Children Today
Overview: Flu cases rise in Quezon City Health authorities in Quezon City report a notable uptick in influenza-like illness (ILI) from the start of the year through October 13, 2025. The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) recorded 2,070 ILI cases, up 67 percent compared with the same period in 2024. The numbers emphasize…
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H5N1 and Raw Milk Cheese: What We Know About Virus Stability and Transmission Risk
Overview: H5N1 in dairy contexts raises food-safety questions Recent research into highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has drawn attention to dairy products sourced from infected animals. In outbreaks where dairy cattle test positive for H5N1 and milk is contaminated, the critical question becomes whether unpasteurized dairy products, especially raw-milk cheeses, can harbor infectious virus and…
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Saskatchewan Health Officials Urge Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Residents
Community Outreach Highlights the Importance of Seasonal Vaccinations At a recent joint event at Regina’s Eastview Community Centre, Saskatchewan’s top medical voices underscored the importance of getting the seasonal flu shot and the annual COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is simple: protect individuals, families, and entire communities by making vaccines accessible to all residents aged six…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan kicks off fall immunization drive with 11,500+ bookings
Kickoff marks a proactive season for vaccines across Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Fall Immunization Program officially began on Tuesday, with health-care professionals, including Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign’s slogan, Share tradition, not the flu, underscored the province’s emphasis on protecting families…
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Global Health Updates: Japan Sees Early Flu Activity, CEPI-SII Partner on H5N1 Vaccine, and New CWD Watch in Wyoming
Japan Reports Early Flu Activity and School Closures In a developing sign of the flu season, Japan has observed early influenza activity prompting temporary closures of some schools as a precaution. Health officials say the situation is being monitored closely, with emphasis on protecting children who are most vulnerable to flu complications. Local health authorities…