New type of flu emerges: What to know about the new K variant of influenza A

As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Flu season has started early this year – a new variant might be to blame

The flu season has started a few weeks earlier than in previous years. Japan, for instance has been recording an unusually ...

H5N8 avian influenza vaccine produces robust immune responses, new study finds

Finland was the first country to offer the zoonotic avian influenza A(H5N8) vaccine manufactured by Seqirus to at-risk ...
The Robesonian

Roach: Breaking down the difference between a cold and influenza

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).
Newsweek

Influenza A: What Is the Virus and How Is It Linked to Bird Flu?

We've all heard of "the flu" but when it comes to types, subtypes and variants, influenza can get a bit complicated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly ...
ERR News

Bird flu detected in five chickens and one fox in Harju County

Samples taken from a fox showing signs of illness in Aruküla, Harju County, have tested positive for the avian influenza ...