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UK public urged to take up flu jabs as cases surge

The NHS is dealing with a major rise in influenza cases, with the number of hospitalised patients quadrupling to around 5,000 ahead of the New Year.

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A single mutation could make H5N1 flu a human threat

A single mutation in the H5N1 strain of avian influenza that is infecting cows in the US could make it more likely to infect humans, warn researchers.

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UK orders 5 million bird flu jabs for pandemic preparedness

The UKHSA has taken steps to prepare for a possible bird flu outbreak by placing an order with Seqirus for millions of H5 vaccine doses.

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Roche launches 'revolutionary' pathogen detection tech

Roche has introduced the first test based on a new technology – called TAGS – that it believes could revolutionise testing for infectious diseases by allowing high-throughput detection to b

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First bird flu case with no known animal contact seen in US

The US authorities have reported the first-ever case of an H5 strain of avian influenza without a known occupational exposure to sick or infected animals in the country.

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Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID/flu vaccine hits a hurdle

Pfizer and BioNTech have been among the leaders in the race to bring a combined COVID-19 and influenza vaccine to market, but have stumbled in the final straight.

UK public urged to take up flu jabs as cases surge

A single mutation could make H5N1 flu a human threat

UK orders 5 million bird flu jabs for pandemic preparedness

Roche launches 'revolutionary' pathogen detection tech

First bird flu case with no known animal contact seen in US

Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID/flu vaccine hits a hurdle

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