Shen, R., Xu, X., Yang, L. et al. Real-time digital prescriptions unlock influenza dynamics: evidence from 21 million transactions. npj Digit. Med. (2026). Abstract
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Traditional influenza surveillance suffers from 1-2 week reporting delays that compromise outbreak response. We analyzed 21.08 million digital prescription transactions from China's largest on-demand medication ... Liu J, Li SH, Ye N, Griffiths T, Drapeau EM, Atkin. Antibodies Elicited by the 2025-2026 Influenza Vaccine. NEJM Evid. 2026 Mar 3:EVIDpha2600007. Abstract
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AbstractA new H3N2 variant (named subclade K) possesses several key hemagglutinin substitutions and is circulating widely during the 2025-2026 influenza season. We sought to determine whether the 2025-2026 ... Yang, J., Yang, S., Xiong, Y., Li, B., Fu, X., Jia. Influenza vaccination willingness and influencing factors among older adults in Chongqing China: a cross-sectional study based on the WHO’s behavioral and social drivers of vaccination framework. Expert Review of Vaccines. Abstract
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BackgroundIn the context of China’s aging population and low influenza vaccine coverage, this study applied the Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) framework to investigate the willingness and determinants ... Longest AK, Srivastava S, Mazzola FA, Smeltz RE, P. Influence of Carbon Dioxide and pH on Influenza Virus in Sessile Saliva Droplets. Environ Sci Technol. 2026 Feb 26. Abstract
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Upon exhalation, virus-laden respiratory droplets experience rapid changes in environmental conditions that lead to chemical and physical alterations that can affect virus infectivity. By manipulating ... Jerome S. Leonard, etc.,al. [preprint]Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Pediatric Deaths: 2016-2025. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.20.26346732. Abstract
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Seasonal influenza vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of influenza and severe complications among children 6 months and older. Since 2010, reported numbers of influenza-associated ... Zhang N, Chang B, Lin R, Lin X, Tang J, Xiao S. Bidirectional transfer of influenza virus between hands and environmental surfaces under multifactorial conditions. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2026 Feb 22;273:114766. Abstract
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Influenza viruses continue to circulate worldwide, posing persistent challenges to public health. Indirect contact transmission (i.e., transmission via contaminated surfaces, or fomites) is a recognized ... Kong JD, Gillies M, Gardner E, Bragazzi NL. Multi-model large-scale AI framework for avian influenza surveillance and preparedness: Harnessing large language models to enhance risk communication, real-time decision support, and public health re. One Health. 2026 Feb 10;22:101357. Abstract
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Avian influenza remains a persistent threat to global health security, with serious consequences for food systems, trade, and pandemic preparedness. To address gaps in public health communication and stakeholder-specific ... Susannah Gold, Bart Donato, Vivienne Booth. Evaluating the effectiveness of carcass removal to mitigate highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in ground-nesting bird colonies: A modelling approach. Ecological Solutions and Evidence, 7, e70185. Abstract
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Since 2020, impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on wild bird populations have escalated globally. Colonial nesting birds are particularly vulnerable, as high-density colonies facilitate ... Miller J, Diefenbach-Elstob T, Wordsworth R, Deshp. Report on influenza viruses received and tested by the Melbourne WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza during 2024. Commun Dis Intell (2018). 2026 Feb 24;50. Abstract
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As part of its role in the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS), the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza in Melbourne received ... Katherine J. Koebel, etc.,al. [prepint]Quantitative microbial risk assessment of human H5N1 infection from consumption of fluid cow’s milk. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.12.20.24319470. Abstract
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The spillover of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b into dairy cattle has raised concerns over the safety of fluid milk. While no foodborne infection has been reported in humans, this strain has infected at least 70 ... Couture A, Biggerstaff M, Sheppard M, Budd A, Kite. Spatiotemporal transmission of influenza in the US during the 2022/23 season. Epidemics. 2026 Feb 14;54:100896. Abstract
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Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of seasonal influenza spread across the United States (US) is crucial for informed public health planning. We explored patterns of influenza transmission during ... Scotch Matthew, Faleye Temitope OC, Urquidez-Negre. Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) viruses associated with a surge at a university health clinic, Arizona, the United States, November to early December 2025. Euro Surveill. 2026;31(7):pii=2600111. Abstract
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Genomic surveillance during an influenza surge between November and early December 2025 at a university health clinic in the United States identified A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) viruses with shared haemagglutinin ... Dupas MC, Falcucci A, Pittiglio C, Roche X, Cinard. Patterns of Avian Influenza Virus detection from active surveillance in wild birds: A systematic review and meta-analysis. One Health. 2026 Feb 11;22:101338. Abstract
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We summarised active surveillance data to identify patterns and ecological factors correlated with AIV detection in wild birds, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. We screened 2851 articles ... Boudouma F, Hajji H, Ducatez M, Arbani O, Aitelkad. Spatial risk mapping of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Morocco using geographic information system and multi-criteria decision analysis: Implications for targeted surveillance and control. Vet World. 2025 Dec;18(12):3713-3730. Abstract
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Background and aim: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) remains a global threat to poultry production, trade, and public health. While Morocco has not yet reported confirmed HPAI outbreaks, the endemic ... Kaituo Liu, etc.,al. Zoonotic Threat of Novel H6N2 Avian Influenza Virus with Internal Genes Exclusively Derived from H9N2, China, 2025. Journal of Infection. Abstract
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A recent article by Song in the Journal of Infection systematically analyzed the global spatiotemporal distribution and transmission routes of H6 subtype avian influenza viruses (AIVs), revealing their ... Li F, Song K, Ren X. Prognostic factors in H7N9 avian influenza: a systematic review based on case reports. BMC Infect Dis. 2026 Feb 18. Abstract
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ObjectiveThe H7N9 avian influenza virus, identified in China in 2013, has posed a significant threat to public health due to its high mortality rate. This systematic review aims to evaluate the clinical ... Jiang M, Wang J, Hou Y, Xie W, Xiong H, Xu T, Xion. Comparative and predictive analysis of avian influenza in live bird markets of the Poyang Lake region: a long-term monitoring study. Virol J. 2026 Feb 14. Abstract
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Background: The live bird markets in the core area of the migratory bird migration base (Poyang Lake) are monitored for long-term avian influenza. The spatial and temporal patterns of avian influenza were ... Rusinà A, Bellato A, Scollo A, Mannelli A, Tomasso. Swine Influenza Virus Introduction in Pig Farms: A Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment in Northern Italy. Animals. 2026; 16(4):544. Abstract
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Influenza viruses are a major health priority worldwide. Pigs can be infected with both human and avian strains, increasing the risk of emergence of new strains with pandemic potential. Therefore, risk-based ... Aljowaie RM, Aziz IM, Farrag MA, Almuqrin AM, Alma. Molecular Surveillance, Evolution, and Vaccine Strain Match of the HA and NA Genes of 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Virus Circulating in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Jan 30;27(3):1412. Abstract
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Influenza viruses are characterized by their high mutation rates which require continuous molecular surveillance to ensure the annual effectiveness of influenza vaccines. The current study aimed to investigate ... Guiomar R, Henriques C, Pereira da Silva S, Gomes. Cross-sectional study on protective antibodies against influenza A virus subtypes and cross-protection against influenza A(H3N2) subclade K, Portugal, August 2025. Euro Surveill. 2026 Feb;31(6). Abstract
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The 2025/26 season was marked by co-circulation of influenza A subtypes, with the first detection of A(H3N2) subclade K in September 2025. In August 2025 in Portugal, 14.8% (95% CI: 12.2-17.8) of 886 persons ... 2462 items, 20/Page, Page[1/124][|<<] [|<] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [>|] [>>|] |
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