Flu cases are spiking, so how do I know if I have COVID-19 or influenza?
2 years, 7 months ago

Flu cases are spiking, so how do I know if I have COVID-19 or influenza?

ABC  

Cases of the flu are spiking around the country after the virus was forced underground for two years thanks to tight COVID-19 restrictions. "It's hard to know without a lab or good-quality test to know what that virus might be," says University of Queensland virologist Ian Mackay. "Flu has a muscle stiffness thing as well, headaches or a cough, it's really hard to differentiate one from the other without some sort of test." "Most obviously we've got this new measure which we didn't really use much before the pandemic and that's masks," Dr Mackay says. And while there's been a huge push to get the country vaccinated against COVID, so-called "vaccine exhaustion" has been a concern as healthcare workers urge people to get vaccinated against the flu.

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How do I know if I have the cold, flu, Covid or something else?
5 days ago

How do I know if I have the cold, flu, Covid or something else?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Symptoms Some symptoms are hard to distinguish among illnesses, especially with respiratory viruses Norovirus is …

Cases of flu ‘rising rapidly’ as Brits urged to get vaccinations
1 month, 1 week ago

Cases of flu ‘rising rapidly’ as Brits urged to get vaccinations

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cases of winter flu are “rising rapidly” in England as the …

After 11 flu deaths this year, Queensland Health is concerned hospitalisations could spike
9 months, 2 weeks ago

After 11 flu deaths this year, Queensland Health is concerned hospitalisations could spike

ABC  

In short: Authorities are worried about a possible spike in flu hospitalisations this year. Eleven people have died from influenza in Queensland and more than 7,000 cases have been recorded so far this year, with health authorities voicing concern about the number of hospitalisations this flu season. "We hope to see more Queenslanders get vaccinated this year against the flu …

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others
11 months ago

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Friday …

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others
11 months ago

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The flu virus is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of an apparent national decline. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Friday showed a continued national drop in flu hospitalizations, but other indicators were up — including the number of states with high or very high levels …

Covid and flu cases are on the rise. These symptoms mean it’s time to see a doctor
1 year ago

Covid and flu cases are on the rise. These symptoms mean it’s time to see a doctor

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Covid-19 and flu cases were on the rise as the holiday …

The flu is soaring in seven states and rising in others, health officials say
1 year, 1 month ago

The flu is soaring in seven states and rising in others, health officials say

LA Times  

The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new flu data on Friday, showing very high activity this month in Louisiana, and high activity in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico and …

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say
1 year, 1 month ago

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new flu data on Friday, showing very high activity last week in Louisiana, and high activity in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, …

Reasons Behind The Recent Surge in Covid-19 Cases Across States
1 year, 9 months ago

Reasons Behind The Recent Surge in Covid-19 Cases Across States

News 18  

A total of 5,335 Covid-19 cases were in the last 24 hours till 8am on Thursday, as per the official data from the Union Health Ministry. It was 20% higher than the total number of cases reported on April 5 and marked the highest daily surge since September 2022. Srinath Reddy, former president of the Public Health Foundation of India, …

New test can tell difference between Covid and flu in 10 seconds
1 year, 9 months ago

New test can tell difference between Covid and flu in 10 seconds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The device is made of a single-atom-thick nanomaterial that can simultaneously detect the presence of …

Flu, RSV outbreak cause drug shortages: Experts slam US for not stockpiling
2 years, 1 month ago

Flu, RSV outbreak cause drug shortages: Experts slam US for not stockpiling

Daily Mail  

Experts today slammed the US Government for failing to stock up on key flu drugs and antibiotics during the pandemic — despite warnings that a whirlwind of seasonal illness would return with a vengeance post-lockdown. The Biden administration signed off on nearly $5billion of bivalent Covid vaccines back in July, even though Covid rates were flat at this time while …

Get ready for the TRIPLEDEMIC this winter: RSV, flu and Covid begin to bite
2 years, 2 months ago

Get ready for the TRIPLEDEMIC this winter: RSV, flu and Covid begin to bite

Daily Mail  

Immunity against them in the population has dropped raising infection risk Doctors warn that other viruses are returning 'with a vengeance' in the US This is prompting fears of a 'tripledemic' hitting the health system this winter Data shows that cases of RSV, flu and Covid are now all starting to rise in the US The US could be thrashed …

Experts anticipate dual Covid AND flu outbreak
2 years, 3 months ago

Experts anticipate dual Covid AND flu outbreak

Daily Mail  

The 'twindemic' is being felt in the south, with Texas reporting a quadrupling of cases in the past month Both Covid and flu could surge this winter causing a dreaded 'twindemic', experts fear — with some southern states already feeling the early stages of an influenza resurgence. The virus is being felt the most across the US south, with Texas, …

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them

ABC  

The message is clear: The pandemic isn't over, and Australians should brace themself for a winter of rising COVID-19 infections, and other lurgies too. Key points: There have been more than 144,000 influenza cases recorded in Australia this year COVID-19 variants are back on the rise Experts say Australia's natural flu immunity is lower than usual this winter Experts are …

Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years

ABC  

Australia's had two years of incredibly low influenza rates thanks to COVID-19 isolation, but this year is not going to be the same. The case rate is already rising, and this week Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made flu shots free as she warned the state to brace for a difficult winter. Federal health figures show only 598 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases …

Queenslanders offered free flu jabs as soaring case numbers project 'frightening' flu season ahead
2 years, 7 months ago

Queenslanders offered free flu jabs as soaring case numbers project 'frightening' flu season ahead

ABC  

Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state. Key points: More than 150 Queenslanders have been hospitalised with the flu so far, while 10 are in ICU The Australian Medical Association says Queensland's current flu trajectory is "frightening" Businesses have been warned to prepare for …

A surge in influenza cases in Queensland prompts doctors to issue vaccine warning for children and vulnerable groups
2 years, 7 months ago

A surge in influenza cases in Queensland prompts doctors to issue vaccine warning for children and vulnerable groups

ABC  

Experts have sounded a warning about this year's flu season, with concerns young children will be particularly vulnerable to life-threatening complications. Key points: More than 400 people have been hospitalised with influenza in Queensland this flu season Doctors say children under two are particularly susceptible One expert says flu vaccines should be "essential" in vulnerable settings Queensland flu notifications for …

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

ABC  

More than a dozen Queenslanders have already been hit with the double whammy of COVID-19 and flu virus infections in the past three weeks, most of them needing to be hospitalised. Key points: Authorities are expecting a big flu season this year, with immunity in the community low More than 800 flu cases have already been confirmed in Queensland this …

Queenslanders urged to get flu shot as authorities brace for season dealing with influenza and COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Queenslanders urged to get flu shot as authorities brace for season dealing with influenza and COVID-19

ABC  

Queensland experts are bracing for a double whammy of COVID-19 and flu as the weather cools down leading into winter and international borders reopen, putting even more pressure on the state's stretched hospital system. Key points: Authorities anticipate a flu resurgence in 2022 with the reopening of Queensland's borders People need to have a separate influenza shot on top of …

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID
3 years ago

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID

ABC  

Queensland has recorded six deaths from COVID, while a surge in cases sees hospital admissions jump. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. What you will need in your COVID preparation kit …

How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
3 years ago

How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

Associated Press  

How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? The viruses that cause colds, the flu and COVID-19 are spread the same way — through droplets from the nose and mouth of infected people. Cough, fever, tiredness and muscle aches are common to both the flu and COVID-19, says Kristen Coleman, as assistant research professor at …

A cold, the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference
3 years ago

A cold, the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference

LA Times  

Testing is the best way to determine whether you have the common cold, the flu or COVID-19. Cough, fever, tiredness and muscle aches are common to both the flu and COVID-19, says Kristen Coleman, assistant research professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. But it’s possible to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time, which …

'Flurona': What To Know About Getting COVID And Flu At The Same Time
3 years ago

'Flurona': What To Know About Getting COVID And Flu At The Same Time

Huff Post  

VioletaStoimenova via Getty Images At every stage in the pandemic, we’ve added new terms to our everyday vocabulary: coronavirus, COVID-19, social distancing, delta, omicron. It can be serious, but experts say it’s not super common right now While the recent flood of stories about “flurona” is arguably over-the-top, medical experts say it is important to take both COVID and the …

Queensland records 5,699 new cases of Covid-19 amid testing clinic chaos
3 years ago

Queensland records 5,699 new cases of Covid-19 amid testing clinic chaos

Daily Mail  

Queensland has recorded 5,699 new Covid cases as police are forced to control traffic at overrun testing facilities and residents are urged to get their booster shots. Queensland has recorded 5,699 Covid cases as police are forced to control crowds at testing clinics and residents are urged to get their booster shots Police were forced to assist with traffic surrounding …

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases

ABC  

With the days of 'COVID-zero' over, Queensland is at a critical point in its pandemic response and the focus needs to shift from case numbers to hospitalisations, experts say. A key 'point of transition' Queensland University of Technology professor of public health and disaster management Gerry FitzGerald, who served as Queensland's chief health officer for three years, said the state …

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says

ABC  

Queensland's new Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning COVID-19 will spread rapidly through the community now the borders have opened, but does not expect hospitals to be overwhelmed. Key points: Dr John Gerrard says authorities will become less concerned about individual cases He says they expect most COVID cases to be mild and managed at home It could be …

It’s flu vaccine time, even if you’ve had your COVID shots
3 years, 3 months ago

It’s flu vaccine time, even if you’ve had your COVID shots

LA Times  

A patient receives a flu shot in Mesquite, Texas. “People are sick to death of hearing about having to roll on out and get vaccines of any sort,” said flu specialist Richard Webby of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. COVID-19 restrictions including masking and staying home — especially for children, who are flu’s biggest spreaders — clearly …

Influenza cases hit an all-time low in Australia in 2021 — that could be a problem when it returns
3 years, 4 months ago

Influenza cases hit an all-time low in Australia in 2021 — that could be a problem when it returns

ABC  

If you have been thinking the flu has virtually disappeared from our lives, you are not wrong. Mal Greig is the treasurer of the Windsor Bowls Club — a place normally impacted by severe influenza seasons — and said the flu was a "non-existent issue" this year. Professor Barr said the closure of schools — normally a "hot bed for …

One new community acquired COVID-19 case detected in Queensland connected to existing clusters
3 years, 9 months ago

One new community acquired COVID-19 case detected in Queensland connected to existing clusters

ABC  

Queensland has detected one new locally acquired case of COVID-19 of a close contact of one of the existing clusters that saw Greater Brisbane locked down earlier this week. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case …

Is It Possible To Get COVID-19 And The Flu At The Same Time?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is It Possible To Get COVID-19 And The Flu At The Same Time?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the coronavirus pandemic surges to record highs across the country, flu season is off to an unusually slow start. Some evidence on influenza co-infections suggests a short window exists in which one viral infection could inhibit a second viral infection from successfully fusing with our cells, according to Dean Winslow, an infectious disease specialist with Stanford …

How Covid-19 is changing the flu
4 years, 3 months ago

How Covid-19 is changing the flu

BBC  

How Covid-19 is changing the flu Getty Images Humanity hasn’t always lived with the flu. Getty Images A universal flu vaccine might give us immunity to the disease no matter how much it mutates from season to season “We don't really understand it, but it may have to and may have to do with a little bit of changes in …

Queensland again records no new coronavirus cases but Health Minister warns testing numbers down
4 years, 3 months ago

Queensland again records no new coronavirus cases but Health Minister warns testing numbers down

ABC  

Queensland recorded another day without new cases of coronavirus, but the state's tally of active cases has jumped from six to seven. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot: Confirmed cases so far: 1,386 Confirmed cases so far: 1,386 Deaths: 6 Deaths: 6 Tests conducted: 2,042,714 Tests conducted: 2,042,714 Active cases: 38 Latest information from Queensland Health. Mr Miles said the testing of wastewater …

How to Tell the Difference Between Flu and Covid-19? Similar Symptoms Leave Many Confused
4 years, 3 months ago

How to Tell the Difference Between Flu and Covid-19? Similar Symptoms Leave Many Confused

News 18  

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what’s making you miserable. The flu has a shorter incubation period meaning after infection it can take one to four days to feel sick compared to the coronavirus, which can take two to 14 …

Twindemic? Besieged by Covid, US to face 'worst' autumn as flu season begins
4 years, 3 months ago

Twindemic? Besieged by Covid, US to face 'worst' autumn as flu season begins

India Today  

As the United States approaches the miserable mark of 200,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the pandemic is no longer focused on one or two epicentres. Although new cases are down about 50% from the peak in July, the United States is still reporting on average nearly 40,000 new infections a day - the highest number in the developed world. Top …

Australia Says Daily Covid-19 Cases Fall To Three-month Low as States Plan Easing of Curbs
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia Says Daily Covid-19 Cases Fall To Three-month Low as States Plan Easing of Curbs

News 18  

Australia on Thursday reported its lowest one-day rise in new COVID-19 cases in nearly three months, as states said restrictions imposed to slow the spread of the virus will be further relaxed. Australia said 35 cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the past 24 hours, the lowest one-day rise since June 24. Victoria state – Australia’s COVID-19 epicentre – …

Should I get tested? What if I don't have symptoms? Will it hurt? Your COVID-19 testing questions answered
4 years, 5 months ago

Should I get tested? What if I don't have symptoms? Will it hurt? Your COVID-19 testing questions answered

ABC  

It's no secret that COVID-19 testing is crucial to get control back over the virus situation in Australia. "The issue of course is that there's so many people who don't have any symptoms and don't know they've got it, and that's why this is so difficult — they never think about getting tested because they're perfectly fine." "If you're from …

Flu or coronavirus, can you tell from the symptoms? Doctors answer
4 years, 10 months ago

Flu or coronavirus, can you tell from the symptoms? Doctors answer

India Today  

The one thing that the entire world is concerned about right now is the spread of coronavirus. The virus SARS-CoV-2 that leads to Covid-19 belongs to the same family of viruses that gives you diseases ranging from a common cold to certain respiratory syndromes, say World Health Organisation reports. Now that we know both common cold and Covid-19 belong to …

WA flu deaths double within a week as influenza disease notifications spike to new high
5 years, 6 months ago

WA flu deaths double within a week as influenza disease notifications spike to new high

ABC  

There has been a massive spike in the number of influenza cases in Western Australia, with 3,000 extra notifications and 14 deaths in the past week alone. Key points: WA flu notifications in 2019 have spiked to levels that dwarf previous years Experts say a relatively benign 2018 flu season has left the state vulnerable There has been a huge …

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