Tag: influenza season
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Canada braces for a tough flu season as evolving H3N2 strain challenges the vaccine
Canada Faces a Potentially Severe Flu Season Canada is preparing for what many experts are warning could be one of the worst influenza seasons in years. The concern centers on an evolving H3N2 strain that has been spreading globally and may not be a good match for this year’s vaccine. As flu cases rise, doctors…
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RSV Surge in the U.S.: What Parents Need to Know
RSV Returns with a Higher Threat to Babies An uptick in the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is sweeping across the United States, delivering a surge that is drawing concern from pediatricians and parents alike. While RSV is a common winter illness for many children, the current wave is notable for its rapid spread and its…
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Hong Kong Urges Child Flu Vaccines After Teen’s Death
Context: A Tragic Reminder of Influenza Risks for Children A 13-year-old girl in Hong Kong has died after contracting influenza B, marking the first pediatric flu-related fatality in the city this year. The student, who attended TWGHs Wong Fung Ling College in Ma On Shan, had previously received the government’s 2024-2025 seasonal influenza vaccination but…