Tag: Influenza
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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…
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Hong Kong Faces an Active Summer Flu Season Lasting Into November, Experts Warn
Summer flu season in Hong Kong remains unusually active Hong Kong is experiencing a notably intensified summer flu season, with health officials warning that the surge could extend into November. Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, the controller of the Centre for Health Protection, reported that the city recorded about 70 outbreaks weekly over the past month, far…
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UST Declares Two-Day Health Break on Oct. 15–16, 2025 Amid Influenza Advisory
UST Announces Two-Day Health Break The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has announced a two-day health break that will suspend all classes and office work from October 15 to October 16, 2025. The temporary closure applies to academic activities and university operations across all levels, giving students, faculty, and staff time to rest and recover.…
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UST Health Break Oct 15-16, 2025: Flu Advisory and Campus Well-Being
UST Announces a Two-Day Health Break The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has declared a two-day health break on October 15–16, 2025. During this period, all classes and office work across all levels will be suspended to give students, faculty, and staff time to rest and recover. The move aims to protect the campus community…
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UST Declares Two-Day Health Break Amid Influenza Advisory for 2025
UST Announces Two-Day Health Break (October 15–16, 2025) The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has declared a two-day health break, suspending all classes and office work across all levels from October 15 to 16, 2025. The advisory, issued by the Office of the Secretary-General, aims to give students, faculty, and staff time to rest and…
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Western Australia Faces Record RSV Season Despite Strong Immunisation Uptake
RSV in WA: A Record-Breaking Season Meets Strong Immunisation Western Australia is navigating what could be its worst respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) year on record. Latest health data show 11,551 RSV cases reported to the Department of Health as of Monday, just 104 cases shy of the peak set in 2022. While the numbers paint…
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RSV on Track Hit Worst on Record in WA Despite Immunisation
WA Faces a Record RSV Year Despite Strong Immunisation Uptake Western Australia is approaching a historically high level of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity. Latest Department of Health data show 11,551 RSV cases reported by Monday, just 104 away from the record set in 2022. While not eclipsing that peak yet, the trajectory suggests a…