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by Daniel Layton, CSIRO edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Dr Daniel Layton is an expert immunologist working at CSIRO’s Australian Center for Disease Preparedness. Credit: CSIRO A fast-moving influenza strain nicknamed the “Super-K” flu is catching the attention of scientists and health authorities. Subclade K, a branch […]

by Ryan Hughes, University of South Florida edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Flu levels are elevated and continuing to rise during the 2026 season, with Influenza A emerging as the dominant strain. People across the country, including in the Tampa Bay area, are

You still need to wash your hands with soap and warm water though. Alisha McDarris Published Dec 23, 2025 10:00 AM EST You still need to wash thoroughly with soap and water. Image: Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Email addressSign up Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The

by Ignacio López-Goñi, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Every winter, respiratory viruses, especially influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, put huge pressure on health care systems throughout Europe. In a typical season, flu causes up to 50 million symptomatic cases, and anywhere from 15,000 to 70,000 deaths per year on the

by Catherine Wilson, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you