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Society 2 months ago

Indonesia records first death linked to super flu

Subclade K, representing a significant evolution in the H3N2 virus, was first identified by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2025 and has since been reported in more than 80 countries.

Society 2 months ago

PREMIUM
Regions step up monitoring, vigilance against super flu

From August to December 2025, Indonesia confirmed 62 cases of super flu across eight provinces, with the highest numbers reported in East Java, South Kalimantan and West Java.

Archipelago 4 months ago

PREMIUM
Respiratory illness outbreak in Talang Mamak indigenous tribe begins to ease

Riau Health Agency acting head Heri Permana said laboratory analysis confirmed that the outbreak in Datai hamlet was caused by the Influenza A virus, one of the main types of flu that infects humans.

Archipelago 4 months ago

PREMIUM
Medan urges health protocols amid rise in respiratory infections

In August and September, the number of upper respiratory infection cases in Medan increased by 20 percent, climbing from 27,715 to 30,952.

Society 5 months ago

PREMIUM
Spike in influenza cases prompts calls for stronger public health measures

A jump in Influenza A cases nationwide over the past few weeks has prompted calls for the government to bolster health protocols and boost awareness to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly.

Health 5 years ago

Is swine flu going to be the next pandemic?

A recent paper reminds us that the threat from flu remains very real. It reports that a swine flu virus is circulating in China that has the potential for pandemic spread in humans. This sounds highly alarming, but just how worried should we be?

Health 6 years ago

Is novel coronavirus a kind of flu?

The COVID-19 and influenza are both respiratory infectious diseases, with similar symptoms including fever and cough, but they are not the same.

Health 6 years ago

Can you die from a common cold?

The cold is a collection of symptoms – coughing, sneezing, a runny nose, tiredness and perhaps a fever – rather than a defined disease. Although it shares a lot with the initial symptoms with the flu, it’s a very different infection.

News 6 years ago

Influenza, the souvenir you don't want to bring home from your travels

Those planning to go abroad this festive season may want to get flu shots prior to boarding the airplane.

Health 7 years ago

WHO launches strategy to fight 'inevitable' flu pandemics

The World Health Organization on March 11 launched a strategy to protect people worldwide over the next decade against the threat of influenza, warning that new pandemics are "inevitable".

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