Tag: Influenza
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RSV More Severe Than Influenza in Hospitalized Patients With Malignancy: New Study Highlights Risk
RSV Outpaces Influenza in Severity Among Hospitalized Patients With Malignancy Emerging evidence from a recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases indicates that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections tend to be more severe than influenza in people with malignancy who are hospitalized. The findings add an important dimension to how clinicians assess risk, allocate…
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RSV Outpaces Flu in Severity for Cancer Patients Hospitalized with Respiratory Infections
Overview: RSV poses a greater threat than influenza for patients with cancer Recent findings published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases reveal that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) leads to more severe disease than influenza among patients with malignancy who are hospitalized for respiratory viral infections (RVI). The study sheds light on a vulnerable population where cancer-related…
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RSV More Severe Than Influenza in Hospitalized Patients With Malignancy: A Closer Look at RVI Impact
Understanding the New Findings A recent study highlighted in Open Forum Infectious Diseases indicates that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes more severe illness than influenza among patients with malignancies who are hospitalized for respiratory viral infections (RVI). The research underscores how immune-compromised individuals, such as those undergoing cancer treatment, face heightened risks from RSV compared…
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Summer Flu Outbreaks Driven by Schools, Experts Say
What’s fueling the summer flu surge? Public health officials are monitoring a wave of influenza activity that began in September and this week is being closely attributed to infections spreading in school settings. An infectious diseases expert, speaking on a recent radio program, said the summer-season outbreak appears to be primarily driven by cases among…
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New K Variant Flu Outbreak: Symptoms, Risks, and Vaccine Protection
Overview: The Emergence of the K Variant Flu Health authorities are monitoring a new influenza subclade known as the K variant, now spreading across a growing number of states in the United States and triggering heightened vigilance among travelers during the holiday season. Early reports from international health networks indicate initial activity in the United…
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Influenza in Croatia: Insights from the 2025/2026 Season (As of December 28, 2025)
Overview of the 2025/2026 influenza season in Croatia The 2025/2026 influenza season in Croatia has shown a substantial level of activity, with a total of 29,771 reported flu cases up to 28 December 2025. Of these, 5,051 were recorded in the most recent week (the 52nd week). Health authorities underscore that the late-year dip in…
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Influenza in Croatia 2025/2026 Season: Week 52 Update
Overview: Croatia’s 2025/2026 flu season at a glance As of 28 December 2025, Croatia has logged 29,771 influenza cases for the 2025/2026 season. The 52nd week alone accounted for 5,051 cases, a number that marks a notable trend in flu activity as the year wraps up. Health authorities monitor these figures closely to assess the…
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What to Know as Flu Rises in the U.S. Over a New Variant Subclade K
Overview: Flu activity climbs as a new variant takes hold Flu activity is rising rapidly across the United States, driven by a newly identified variant known as subclade K. Health officials warn that case counts are likely to continue climbing as holiday travel intensifies and more people gather indoors. While the exact trajectory of the…
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Flu Rising Rapidly: New Subclade K Variant and What It Means for You
What’s Driving the Surge in Flu Cases? Flu activity is increasing across the United States, spurred by a new variant of the flu virus known as subclade K. Early outbreaks in other countries pointed to a potentially faster spread, and health officials say cases are likely to rise as holiday travel intensifies. Understanding what subclade…
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Flu Rising in U.S. Fueled by Subclade K Variant
Overview: Flu activity climbs across the United States Health officials report that influenza activity is increasing rapidly across the United States, propelled by a newly identified influenza subclade known as subclade K. After earlier outbreaks in parts of Europe and Asia, this variant has begun to influence seasonal flu transmission stateside, with case counts trending…