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health4 days ago•21 min saved

RFK Jr.’s flu-shot stance sparks policy shift in public health

The Washington Post reports that RFK Jr., depicted as health secretary, has long campaigned against vaccines and has tied his own voice-change to the flu vaccine—an assertion medical experts say lacks scientific support. Amid a severe flu season, federal guidance was revised to no longer routinely recommend flu vaccines for children and adolescents, and Kennedy ordered an end to a government flu-vaccine ad campaign, signaling a notable shift in public health policy.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #childhood-immunizations #flu

health5 days ago•2 min saved

Georgia teen’s flu complications cause rare cardiac arrest and death

Bailey Cruse, a 16-year-old student at South Paulding High School in Paulding County, Georgia, died three days after flu-like symptoms led to sudden cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure; doctors say it’s rare for healthy teens to suffer such complications. Her family noted she had no preexisting conditions and was recovering at home before the sudden event, and the school will provide counselors upon return from winter break.

via WSB-TV|

#cardiac-arrest #flu #georgia

health5 days ago•210 min saved

CNN Tracks U.S. Flu Surge With CDC-Backed Weekly Maps and Stats

CNN reports that this flu season has the highest rate of doctor visits for flu-like illness since CDC surveillance began in 1997, with weekly updates tracking case rates and hospitalizations across states via CDC’s FluView data. The CDC estimates about 8% of the U.S. population gets sick each season, and young children as well as seniors are at higher risk, though data are preliminary and can change as new reports come in.

via CNN|

#cdc #flu #health

health7 days ago•18 min saved

FDA to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine after new study plan

The FDA reversed its earlier decision and will review Moderna’s first mRNA-based influenza vaccine after Moderna agreed to conduct additional studies in older adults under a revised review process.

via The Washington Post|

#clinical-trials #fda #flu

health11 days ago•45 min saved

Mass. logs 7th child’s flu death as officials urge vaccination

Massachusetts’ public health dashboard shows seven children and 253 adults have died from influenza this season, with the ages of the child deaths not disclosed. State officials urged people to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines to prevent severe illness and hospitalization as hospitals contend with rising cases.

via The Boston Globe|

#children #flu #health

health20 days ago•26 min saved

Wyoming records a flu-related pediatric death in Fremont County amid H3N2 season

A Fremont County child has died from flu-related complications in the 2025-2026 season as the H3N2 strain dominates. Nationwide, 52 pediatric flu deaths have been reported, with about 90% of the children not up to date on flu vaccination. Health officials urge updated vaccination, staying home when ill, covering coughs, and handwashing; antiviral meds are recommended for higher-risk groups when started quickly, and flu shots remain widely available.

via County 10|

#flu #h3n2 #health

health21 days ago•1 min saved

Second Wave Looms as U.S. Flu Activity Rebounds

U.S. flu activity is rising again, with more emergency department visits among children over 5; while not as severe as December, doctors expect a smaller second peak in late winter that could extend into spring.

via The New York Times|

#cdc #flu #health

health23 days ago•266 min saved

Last-Call Winter Vaccines: Flu Shot and Boosters Before February Ends

With flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses circulating together, doctors urge getting key vaccines now. The flu vaccine is recommended through February, and boosters for COVID-19, a TDaP booster, and vaccines for RSV and pneumococcus are advised for eligible groups, especially adults over 65. Vaccination reduces risk of severe illness, hospitalization and community spread, even if you still contract some viruses. Vaccines are widely available at doctor’s offices, pharmacies and health departments, and immunity takes about two weeks to develop. February isn’t too late to get protected and help ease winter healthcare strain.

via AOL.com|

#boosters #covid-19 #flu

health26 days ago•2 min saved

Flu uptick returns as RSV and COVID activity remains elevated in parts of the U.S.

CDC reports that after a three‑week decline, flu activity is rising across the U.S. while RSV and COVID-19 remain elevated in various states (13 states with higher flu, 21 with RSV, 11 with COVID growth). Overall acute respiratory illness is still low to moderate, but infants face the highest RSV hospitalizations and ED visits. There have been eight additional pediatric flu deaths this season (52 total), and flu hospitalizations have reached about 15,080. Influenza A(H3N2) remains dominant with subclade K mutations that may help it evade vaccine immunity. Vaccination remains encouraged and not too late, though uptake is low; wastewater data show high levels of COVID-19, flu, and RSV in several states.

via CIDRAP|

#cdc #covid-19 #flu

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to More Severe Flu Infections

An observational study of 36,258 UK Biobank participants found severe vitamin D deficiency (<15 nmol/L) linked to a 33% higher hospitalization rate for respiratory infections, with each 10 nmol/L increase associated with a 4% drop in hospitalizations; about 18% of Americans have insufficient vitamin D. Experts warn this is not causation, advise testing and doctor guidance before supplementation, and emphasize vaccination and other preventative measures as primary flu defenses.

via Prevention|

#deficiency #flu #health

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Washington Health Officials Warn of Flu Surge as Thurston County Reports First Related Death

Thurston County reports its first influenza-related death as Washington state sees a sharp rise in flu activity, with 39 statewide deaths so far in the 2025–26 season. Officials note most flu cases are mild but highlight higher risk for young children, seniors, pregnant people, and those with certain conditions, and urge vaccination, staying home when sick, good hygiene, masks in crowded or poorly ventilated settings, and other preventive measures; influenza A is currently the most common strain, and a public dashboard tracks local influenza activity.

via komonews.com|

#flu #health #influenza

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Texas pediatrician recounts daughter's flu death to urge vigilance and vaccination

North Texas pediatrician Dr. Cesar Termulo shares the story of his healthy 16-year-old daughter Reese, who died from the flu in 2020 within 48 hours despite receiving a flu shot that year (about 60-70% effective). He urges parents to vaccinate and closely monitor kids for complications like pneumonia or breathing difficulties.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|

#death #flu #health

health1 month ago•58 min saved

Flu season surge tied to subclade K and vaccination gaps

The U.S. is facing a notably severe flu season, with most cases caused by influenza A(H3N2) subclade K. The strain’s mutations may reduce immunity from prior infections and vaccines, contributing to higher case counts and hospitalizations (CDC: about 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations, 7,400 deaths so far). Vaccination rates are down—especially among children—amplifying spread, though vaccines still help and antivirals are effective when started early. Public health measures (masks, ventilation, staying home when sick) plus vaccination remain crucial.

via Live Science|

#cdc #flu #health

health1 month ago•14 min saved

Flu Season Surges Across States as Cases and Hospitalizations Climb

The U.S. is in a severe flu season, with flu-related doctor visits and hospitalizations rising in many states. CDC data show roughly 15 million cases so far this season, up from about 9.1 million at the same point last year, with high activity across more than half the country. Experts say the trend may worsen before it improves, as peaks typically occur in February and may be affected by a mismatch between the circulating strain and the vaccine. Vaccination remains the best protection, and testing and precautions are advised for those who are sick.

via HuffPost|

#cdc #flu #health

health1 month ago•49 min saved

Flu Season Hits Record Levels, CDC Warns and Recommends Precautions

U.S. is contending with a record-breaking flu season, with millions infected and rising hospitalizations and deaths across many states, per CDC data and expert commentary; rates have recently dipped, likely due to the holidays and care-seeking patterns, but officials caution that the peak is not yet behind us and cases could rebound, with the typical peak in February. Health experts urge vaccination (still beneficial even if it doesn’t fully prevent infection), testing when symptomatic, masking and good hygiene, staying home if sick, and seeking medical care as hospitalizations remain a lagging indicator of severity and vaccine effectiveness can vary by strain.

via BuzzFeed|

#cdc #flu #health