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Hong Kong is approaching the winter flu season, but vaccination rates among most age groups remain below the 70 per cent threshold needed for herd immunity, a leading government medical adviser has warned. David Hui Shu-cheong on Saturday reminded the public to get vaccinated ahead of Lunar New Year, when social gatherings are frequent.

2026년 01월 08일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Influenza has truly arrived in Sweden. In the first week of the year, 2,131 cases were confirmed, a 22 percent increase from the end of the previous week. The spread is assessed as medium-high level, according to the Public Health Agency.

An international team led by ETH Zurich and including researchers in Japan has used a new high‑resolution imaging technique to watch, live, as influenza viruses penetrate human cells. The work shows that cells actively engage with the virus, helping to draw it inside in a process that resembles surfing along the cell membrane, and could inform the development of targeted antiviral therapies.

2025년 12월 01일 AI에 의해 보고됨

At Tallängens school in Kumla municipality, 100 students—nearly half the school—have fallen ill with influenza simultaneously. This outbreak coincides with the start of Sweden's 2025 flu season, dominated by the so-called K-variant. Transmission is expected to rise in the coming weeks.

Researchers have found that the H5N1 avian influenza virus can survive in raw milk cheese made from contaminated milk, even after the FDA's required 60-day aging period. Highly acidic cheeses, such as feta, showed no detectable virus, highlighting acidity's role in safety. The study, published in Nature Medicine, also indicates that while drinking contaminated milk can infect animals, eating the cheese does not.

2025년 10월 04일 AI에 의해 보고됨

A recent study has found that influenza infections are associated with a doubled risk of urinary tract infections in adults. Researchers analyzed data from thousands of patients to uncover this connection. The findings highlight potential vulnerabilities during flu season.