Queensland records worst flu season in a decade, with cases 18 per cent up on last year

Queensland has recorded its worst year in more than a decade for cases of the flu, but experts…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/318580/

Investigation launched after respiratory infections at Neath primary school

Several children attending Blaenhonddan Primary School have fallen ill with symptoms consistent with acute respiratory infections, prompting a coordinated response from Public Health Wales, Swansea Bay University Health Board, and Neath Port Talbot Council.

In a statement, Public Health Wales confirmed it is working closely with the school and local partners to manage the situation and reduce the risk of further spread.

“Public Health Wales is supporting the school and partners to reduce the spread of illness and to provide public health advice to parents and staff,” the agency said.

Parents and guardians are being urged to monitor children for symptoms including coughing, sore throat, fever, or difficulty breathing.

James Adamson, Consultant in Health Protection at Public Health Wales, said:

“We are aware of several cases of acute respiratory infections linked to the school and are working closely with Swansea Bay University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot Council and the school to manage the situation.”

He added that the flu season is now underway in Wales, and respiratory infections are common among children at this time of year.

“The number of absences from this school reflects the background levels of respiratory infection across Wales,” Mr Adamson said. “Having the flu vaccination every year remains the best way for people to protect themselves and their children.”

The school remains open, with additional hygiene measures and public health guidance in place.

Swansea Bay News will continue to follow the story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

#blaenhonddanPrimarySchool #bryncoch #neath #phw #publicHealthWales #respiratoryInfection

I wish monitoring air quality & having purifiers everywhere was normal. Would reduce spread of respiratory viruses also. This really is an accessibility issue.

#AirQuality #health #WoodSmoke #RespiratoryInfection #ChronicIllness #SensorySensitivities

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-03/air-purifier-cleaner-hepa-filter-smoke-wood-heater-bushfires/105503734?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

Remember 2009? The news was buzzing about "Swine Flu," and it understandably caused a fair bit of concern. That particular bug, officially known as Swine Flu (H1N1), is a type of influenza virus. #antiviralmedication #fluprevention #flusymptoms #H1N1virus #influenza #respiratoryinfection #SwineFlu(H1N1)

https://priya.health/swine-flu-h1n1/

A Complete Guide To HMPV
Learn about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for this common respiratory infection.
https://www.mrmed.in/health-library/health-care/human-metapneumovirus-hmpv

#HMPV #HumanMetapneumovirus #RespiratoryInfection #ViralInfection #ChildrensHealth #PublicHealth

Under the weather

'The past couple of days, I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather. Last evening, that changed from “a bit” to “a lot.”'

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https://janetannelogan.com/2024/07/24/under-the-weather/

#Spoonie #RespiratoryInfection #Health #USPol #Harris2024 #KamalaHarris2024

@spoonies

#Evidence of an increase in severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections post COVID-19.
#virus #RSV #COVID19 #RespiratoryInfection

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2819958

Cough update

https://janetannelogan.wordpress.com/2024/05/05/cough-update/

"I made an appointment this morning and went in to Urgent Care. The cough had progressed from bad to worse."

#Health #RespiratoryInfection #spoonie

@spoonies