Influenza with COVID-19-like symptoms is on the rise across India. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA), influenza A subtype H3N2 is causing respiratory troubles for many in India.

H3N2 influenza hits India: All you need to know about Covid-like flu with symptoms, precautions

Some health officials are warning about a "Tridemic" this winter season. It is a triple threat of COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the world headed for a "Tridemic"

The United States experienced the highest levels of hospitalizations from influenza. 4,500 people have died due influenza in the country. Watch further to know more.

Dr Bruce Hirsch, Attending Physician at Northwell Health reacts on the rising flu cases in U.S.

Flu infection hits U.S. hard, 4,500 deaths reported so far

The first winter without the covid-19 restrictions and the British hospitals believe it or not, are struggling. Doctors are reporting a sharp rise in the number of admissions with people who are getting admitted with influenza.

UK: Hospitals under immense pressure, struggle to deal with seasonal illness

A combined coronavirus and influenza vaccine will be tested, according to Pfizer-BioNTech, which could lead to increased vaccination rates for both diseases. The mRNA-based combination vaccination candidate was expected to advance to a phase one study in the United States with 180 participants, according to a statement from the firms.

Combined Covid and influenza vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech to enter testing phase

Scientists have observed two viruses merging to form a hybrid for the very first time. The hybrid of influenza and RSV could circumvent immune responses. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: New Hybrid virus detected

A mysterious respiratory illness has reportedly gripped Argentina due to which nine people have died and six are hospitalised. Authorities said the disease is reminiscent of pneumonia, with some drawing parallels to Covid outbreak.

Mysterious respiratory illness grips Argentina; 9 dead, six infected

With a recent outbreak of influenza in China, doctors warn of dual health risks from influenza and sporadic Covid, as reported by the Global Times. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has issued a report on similarities and differences between influenza and Covid for clarity.

Experts warn of dual risk from influenza and Covid: Report

This season’s flu vaccine has offered little to no protection against getting a mild or moderate case of influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Flu vaccine was not very effective this season, CDC says

Influenza has returned to Europe raising concerns about a prolonged “twindemic”, that is the prospect of a severe flu season happening alongside an increase in Covid-19 cases.

Europe reports a rising cases of severe flu viruses, concerns over a prolonged 'Twindemic'

A 12-year-old kid undergoing treatment for H5N1 Avian Influenza died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi today, marking the first bird flu death in the country this year.

First bird flu death in India this year reported at AIIMS New Delhi

Common viral infection influenza's cases reported to the World Health Organization have dropped to minuscule levels after the deadly COVID-19 began its global spread.

Influenza has virtually disappeared worldwide during the Covid pandemic

After US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, many questions have been raised about the information the White House has been issuing about the health of America’s top leader.

Woodrow Wilson and Donald Trump: Two Presidents, two pandemics and two lies

Global influenza vaccine makers, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, have seen almost an 11 per cent increase in production of doses for the coming flu season, as authorities try to ease the burden on hospitals ahead of an expected COVID-19 resurgence.

Amid coronavirus crisis, flu vaccine makers see record US production

Another silent killer influenza may collide with COVID-19, thus intensifying the crisis. Watch our report to know more.

US: COVID-19 second wave to collide with influenza

In a major revelation, the man who co-discovered the Ebola virus has warned that the new coronavirus is "much, much worse" than Ebola. Also Read: First coronavirus case traced to November 17 in Wuhan Peter Piot said that unlike Ebola, which requires close contact with a victim, the new virus was "very infectious".

Coronavirus much, much worse, says Peter Piot, Ebola discoverer

Two types of influenza vaccine is developed, one is universal and the other protects against influenza virus particular to the US

Universal vaccine developed to protect against influenza

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