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influenza

[in-floo-en-zuh] / ˌɪn fluˈɛn zə /


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Influenza cases are rising sharply, heightening fears that a new strain will fuel a punishing flu season that is already outpacing last year’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Influenza, which can cause falls and cognitive status issues in older people during acute infection and recovery, offers a classic example.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

Biosecurity restrictions are also in place across England, Wales and Scotland as part of an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

H5N1 bird flu is classified as an Influenza A virus — a group that includes most human seasonal flu viruses as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

Do you think that they, with their Battles, Famine, Black Death and Serfdom, were less enlightened than we are, with our Wars, Blockade, Influenza and Conscription?

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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