Flu vaccines delayed by supply shortages as medics fear outbreaks amid COVID-19
The Japanese Society for Vaccinology has warned that Japan's medical system could be overwhelmed by the pandemic if there is an outbreak of influenza at the same time.
Flu viruses resistant to new drug Xofluza uncovered in Japan
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases says mutated influenza viruses resistant to baloxavir marboxil, a new flu drug sold as Xofluza, were detected in patients last month.
Sniffling and shivering into a setsuden winter
With the winter winds come the usual sniffles and sneezes, but this year's power conservation campaign could makes matters worse.
New strapless facemask may ruffle a few feathers
Need a new faskmask for the flu season? Go strapless . . . if you dare.
