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Researchers across country warn of uptick in deadly flu complication affecting young children

A study spearheaded by researchers at Stanford Medicine reports a substantial increase in cases of acute necrotizing ...

Flu complication that causes severe brain disease is rising in kids, doctors warn

Severe flu seasons in recent years have brought to light a little-known danger of influenza infections in kids: a rare brain disease called acute necrotizing encephalopathy, or ANE.

A Rare Flu Complication Is Killing More U.S. Children

At least 11 children in the U.S. have died from influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy since October 2023, a ...

Covid and flu can awaken ‘sleeping’ cancer cells, scientists find

Respiratory illnesses such as Covid and the flu can awaken dormant cancer cells in the body and cause them to spread, ...

Flu shots available early, but experts suggest waiting until October for peak protection

As pharmacies begin offering flu shots earlier than usual, health experts are weighing in on the timing of vaccinations.
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Three things we can do now to reduce the risk of avian influenza spillovers

An avian influenza pandemic remains within the realm of possibility. To reduce the risk, we need to engage in a One Health ...
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First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

The first case of West Nile virus in La Plata County in 2025 was reported to La Plata County Public Health Department in July ...