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Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both
So when and how should you use them?Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
FDA Freezes COVID-Flu Combo Vaccine Trial Over Safety Concern
Maker Novavax reported a recipient of the combination vaccine experienced symptoms of nerve cell damage.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
When will the next COVID, flu surge start? Experts weigh in
October is typically the calm before the storm when it comes to respiratory viruses. But health experts say it's not time to get comfortable. A surge in flu and COVID cases is likely on the way, ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Novavax’s stock slides 19% after FDA puts clinical hold on COVID and flu vaccine candidates
Novavax Inc.’s stock tumbled 19% early Wednesday after the company said the FDA has placed a clinical hold on its COVID-19-and-flu combination and stand-alone flu vaccine candidates, following a ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Novavax says FDA put hold on combination Covid-flu shot and influenza vaccine; shares plunge
The so-called clinical hold is due to a single report of nerve damage in a patient who received the combination shot in a phase two trial.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Five Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California
The state now has 11 cases of people catching the virus, as health officials monitor any further spread from poultry and livestock.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time
The Agriculture Department said a pig in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. details how it was found and why it is concerning.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
H5N1 bird flu virus discovered in pigs
Oregon state and federal officials are investigating positive H5N1 bird flu cases at a farm after the virus was detected in a pig in the U.S. for the first time. USDA National Veterinary Services ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?
Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and winter.Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapseTop stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team
CHICAGO — The CDC is deploying a team to Washington state to assess the health of farm workers who culled poultry suffering from bird flu after four workers are presumed to have been infected by ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team
Bird flu has possibly infected four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Health. In a press release Sunday, the Washington State Department of ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri
Two household members caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.Science - The New York Times - October 24 -
Bird flu cases rise to 31, but CDC says no person-to-person transmission
The number of people infected with bird flu in the U.S. has risen to at least 31, federal health officials said Thursday, but there is no evidence of human-to-human spread after blood tests ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread
Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
CDC Confirms 2 Bird Flu Cases in Washington State
There have been 31 confirmed human cases.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time
A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
We may think we're done with COVID-19, but COVID-19 is not done with us
As we approach a new presidential administration and a new Congress, we cannot regard COVID-19 as one of several respiratory diseases that can be dealt with through a vaccination program and other ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine
Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?
People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
CDC recommends 2nd dose of this year's COVID shot for some age 65+
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
CDC recommends second COVID vaccine dose for those 65 and older
Immunocompromised adults or those who are older than 65 should get a second dose of the latest COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging some people to get additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for stronger protection against the virus.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Jeff Smith, the activist picking a fight with Covid hero Pfizer
Widely feared boss of Starboard Value often befriends the corporate leaders he is targetingBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Despite Covid ‘Amnesia,’ the Pandemic Simmers Beneath the 2024 Race
Dueling Trump and Harris rallies outside Atlanta offer a case study in how anger and anxiety over Covid-19, a proxy for the larger debate over trust in government, have shaped the 2024 race.Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
House Covid Panel Refers Andrew Cuomo for Potential Prosecution
The Republican-led House subcommittee asked the Justice Department to investigate Mr. Cuomo for possible prosecution for “false statements” in his testimony.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
EU emissions fall by 8% in steep reduction reminiscent of Covid shutdown
Decline over 2023, helped by switch to renewable power, means greenhouse gas pollution is now 37% below 1990 levels. The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 8% last year, the European Environment ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says
A new report warns world leaders that they are not fully prepared for the next global pandemic.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Main zoo in North Macedonian capital shut down after avian flu case detected
The main zoo in North Macedonia’s capital Skopje has been closed after authorities confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic strain of bird fluWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states
Four new cases of bird flu were detected in farmworkers in Washington state this week. Human infections have cropping in six states as the virus spreads among farm animals.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation
Health officials say there’s no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after investigating a mysterious Missouri infectionHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
CDC releases blood test results on Missouri bird flu patient as cases of H5N1 spread
The bird flu virus hasn't yet spread from person to person, the CDC said Thursday, releasing findings from a monthslong probe into a hospitalized Missouri patient.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird fluHealth - ABC News - Yesterday