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Australian Recorded Flu Cases the Highest on Record
The data only includes laboratory recorded flu cases for those who have tested.
CSL Delivers $2.9 Billion Profit, 110 Million Flu Vaccine Doses
CSL said developing new and better vaccines is a strategic priority for the company going forward.
Bird Flu Attracts $6.9 Million for Surveillance and Potential Vaccines
Australian Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said Australia ‘cannot rest on our laurels.’
Bird Flu Found in Backyard Chickens in Australia
This is the second case of bird flu detected in the ACT and 12th in Australia.
Bird Flu Outbreak Forces McDonald’s Australia to Cut Breakfast Time
More than 1.2 million birds have been culled in Australia.
More Bird Flu Discovered in Australian State, Another 87,000 Birds to Be Culled
This is on top of 240,000 birds that will be impacted after the first case of H7N8 was discovered in NSW.
240,000 Birds to Be Culled In Emergency Response in NSW
A biosecurity ‘emergency’ plan has been activated. NSW Premier Chris Minns said there is ‘no reason to panic.’
Human Case of Bird Flu in Australia Was Sent to the WHO for Detection
Influenza A samples were sent to the WHO for ‘further characterisation’ as part of a batch.
Bird Flu (H7N3) Detected at Fourth Victorian Farm
This comes amid the first death of H5N2 influenza virus globally, detected in a 59-year-old from Mexico.
Health Minister Supports Having ‘As Many COVID Vaccines on the Market as Possible’
Mark Butler made his comments in light of Novavax withdrawing its application from TGA registration in Australia.
‘Immunisation Rates Aren’t Where They Need to Be’: Dr Chant Pushes for Higher Flu Vaccine Uptake
Australians brace for the impending flu season.
US Restricts Poultry Imports From Australian State Following Bird Flu Outbreak
This follows the bird flu being discovered on two Victorian properties.
Bird Flu Likely Candidate for ‘Next Pandemic’: Australian Professor
This comes less than a week before the WHO meet to discuss the pandemic treaty.
Bird Flu Found at 2 More Poultry Farms in Victoria and Western Australia
Control orders have been implemented at the Victorian farm, restricting movement of poultry, equipment, and vehicles.
CDC Tells States to Prepare for Bird Flu, Says Risk to Humans Remains Low
The virus has been found in 11 dairy herds, and a Texas farm worker tested positive more than a week ago, prompting advisories.
Lateral Flow Flu Test Could Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics
Swiss giant Roche claims its latest innovation in the lucrative testing market can distinguish between Covid and Flu and potentially prevent hospital admissions
‘Stay Home If You’re Sick,’ CDC Director Warns in Holiday Message
CDC Director Mandy Cohen said influenza, COVID, and RSV are ’spreading across most of the country' right now.
