#influenza

spektrum@anonsys.net

Der Virologe Florian Krammer wird neben seiner Professur an der Icahn School of Medicine in New York auch in Wien Teilzeit arbeiten, und zwar an der MedUni Wien. Darüber hinaus eröffnet der renommierte Forscher ein neues Institut zur »Wissenschaftsvermittlung und Pandemievorsorge«. Im Hörgang-Podcast spricht der gebürtige Steirer über seine internationale Karriere, seinen Blick auf Wien und die politische Lage in den USA für Forscher. Und auch darüber, warum er »kein schönes … 🎙️#Virologie #Influenza #Gesundheit #Medizin #Wissenschaftsvermittlung #Kommunikation #Kultur
Hörgang: Virologe Florian Krammer forscht wieder in Wien

gander22h@diasp.org

3rd child dies of flu-related causes in B.C. as cases continue to rise

Just something to be aware of, if you are caring for kids right now:

A third child has died in British Columbia due to complications linked to influenza, cases of which continue to rise in the province.

The latest update from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control says it received three reports of influenza-related deaths in children under the age of 10 during the final week of 2023.

It says that means influenza was a contributing factor but not necessarily the primary cause of death in the children.

The centre previously said on Dec. 29 that two children had died in the preceding two weeks and early findings indicated secondary bacterial infections had contributed to their severe illness, which can be a complication of the flu.

#influenza #flu #children #news #Canada

ws01@diasp.org

2023-11-08: Impfung No. 5 gegen Covid-19 mit XBB 1.5, auf den Tag ein Jahr nach der letzten Impfung

Wir haben uns beide heute morgen beim Hausarzt impfen lassen, kombiniert mit der Grippeschutzimpfung, kostenlos. Ich bin schon seit zehn Jahren in der RIsikogruppe "ab 60". :-) Ich bekam beide Spritzen in den eh ramponierten linken Arm (bin Rechtshänder), sie beidseitig. Soweit keine auffällige Reaktion bei mir, sie hat den für die Grippeimpfung typischen etwas schweren Arm.

Zertifikate gibt's nicht mehr, nur noch die Klebemarken für den Impfpass.

#covid-19 #Influenza #grippe #impfung

gander22h@diasp.org

Mask up and get vaccinated because things are going to get worse in January: Etches

Ottawa's medical officer of health expects the respiratory virus situation in the city to get worse after the holidays. 

In her end of year briefing to the board of health, Dr. Vera Etches said Ottawa is seeing a high rate of respiratory viruses heading into a busy time for families to gather.

"It's not easy to hear this but we expect things to get worse after the holidays," Etches said. 

"Because so many people gather indoors, aren't wearing masks." 

#COVID-19 #Influenza #flu #RSV #pandemic #Ottawa #vaccine #vaccination

mme_de_faune@nerdpol.ch

[...] Wisst ihr, wer kein #Immunsystem mehr hat? Kinder und Erwachsene, die auf eine Stammzelltransplantation vorbereitet werden, weil sie beispielsweise Leukämie haben. Diese armen Menschen haben kein Immunsystem mehr, weil man das alte zerstört, um Platz für das neue zu machen. Sie liegen monatelang in einem Zimmer mit Schleuse, damit ja nicht ein Hauch eines Erregers in ihre Nähe kommt, denn das könnte tödlich sein. Das heißt es, kein Immunsystem zu haben. [...]
Wäre es eigentlich so schlimm gewesen, die #Maskenpflicht in Innenräumen weiter aufrecht zu erhalten, um die Infektionen auf etwas niedrigerem Niveau zu halten? [...]

https://www.schwesterfraudoktor.de/2022/12/11/wir-haben-alle-kein-immunsystem-mehr/

#Schwesterfraudoktor #Covid19 #Corona #RSV #RepiratorySyncytialVirus #Grippe #Influenza #GrippalerInfekt #Rhinoviren #Schnupfen #Husten #Fieber #Maske #Immunschuld #Impfung

gander22h@diasp.org

Only a few weeks into this flu season, 11 deaths have already been reported among children and teens across Canada

Some experts say providing timely information about the severity of a communicable disease like the flu can help people protect themselves and in this case, their kids.

“…that kind of information can help inform the public and can be useful to encourage people to seek and listen to public health advice,” [Dr. Rod Lim, head of pediatric emergency at the London, Ont., Health Sciences Centre] said.

B.C.'s revelation of its pediatric flu deaths provides a concrete example of how this can work: it triggered a surge in parents bringing their kids to get vaccinated against the flu.

#Canada #CBC #news #flu #influenza #epidemic #pandemic #vaccine #vaccination

playground@pod.geraspora.de

"Die Maskenpflicht im ÖPNV sei nicht mehr verhältnismäßig, weil inzwischen andere Viruserkrankungen wie Influenza in Krankenhäusern häufiger behandelt werden müssten." schreibt der Journalist im Auftrag der Landesregierung Bayern.
Schöner Satz ... was sagt er aus? ... Moment ... ich grüble noch ein wenig ... wie werden noch diese 'anderen' Atemwegsviren übertragen?
Egal. Hirn aus, Maske ab.
War ja bislang nicht anders, warum sollte man Politik und Journalismus davon ausnehmen ...

#maskenpflicht #bayern #viren #influenza #journalismus

gander22h@diasp.org

OPH gives holiday advice amid resurgent levels of respiratory illness - COVID trends rising as flu, RSV are very high and rising in city's wastewater

Ottawa Public Health (OPH)'s weekly snapshot says the overall level of respiratory illness in the city remains high.

OPH points out the coming days are the last chance for people to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 in time for it to take effect for the holidays. Also, staying home from gatherings when sick is the best way to show others you care about them.

Local officials say the health-care system, particularly for children, is under a lot of pressure. The flu season is worse and started earlier than normal, plus there are the continued challenges of COVID and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Along with the above advice, wearing masks indoors and keeping hands and surfaces clean are also recommended to help keep people safe, especially more vulnerable people including children.

#COVID-19 #pandemic #Influenza #RSV #CBC #news #Ottawa #tripledemic

gander22h@diasp.org

Local child dies from flu amid severe influenza season

PHAC declared the start of an influenza epidemic last week

A child in eastern Ontario who tested positive for the flu has died, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit confirmed Sunday.

The health unit did not share any details about the child who died, including their age and whether they had any pre-existing conditions.

The flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce health risk, [Dr. Linna Li, the unit's acting medical officer of health] said, adding everyone over six months of age is strongly recommended to get the shot.

#flu #influenza #epidemic #news #cbc

gander22h@diasp.org

Alberta health minister says 4-year-old child among first influenza deaths in province

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping said he advises all Albertans to get their flu slot — he also recommended people stay home when sick and wear a mask to reduce the risk of infection. 

Alberta Health data states there are 34 people in the ICU with an influenza infection, and 355 people hospitalized, as of Nov. 12.

#influenza #flu #Alberta #Canada #news