Mazz Media
All About Vaccines
This dynamic, live-action video will inform students about the vaccines. The program begins with an explanation of the human immune system and how it defends the body from pathogens that cause disease. Viewers will learn the difference...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Pandemics - a worrying global public health threat
Pandemics are one of the greatest existential threats facing humanity today. Over the last few centuries, we've seen outbreaks and epidemics kill millions of people. From plague in the 14th century to influenza in the 20th century,...
Physics Girl
Are planes safe during COVID?
How likely are you to get sick on an airplane? How safe are airplanes? The science of ventilation and bioaerosol research.
Healthcare Triage
Are Night Terrors Contagious? And Other Questions with Dr. Carroll
This week on the podcast, Aaron is talking about the flu, Idaho's extra-legal insurance experiment, and Medicaid work requirements. He's also going to answer a bunch of your questions, including finally knowing whether you can catch...
Next Animation Studio
Excess body weight can weaken efficacy of flu vaccine
Scientists have found that the flu vaccine is less effective for people with excess weight.
Healthcare Triage
The Flu is Terrible!
This year's influenza is really bad. Hospitalizations are up, and health departments in 49 states report widespread flu. Apparently, if you don't want the flu, go to Hawaii. Just kidding. You can still get a flu shot, and you don't have...
Healthcare Triage
The 2017 Flu Killed 80,000 in the US. Get a Flu Shot!
Influenza killed 80,000 people last year in the United States. That is the highest number of deaths since the CDC started keeping records in the 1970s. Help protect yourself and those around you. Get a flu shot!
Next Animation Studio
Creating plant-based vaccines
Vaccine firm Medicago has successfully used a plant-based production method to create more than 10 million doses of an H1N1 VLP influenza vaccine candidate in one month, the US Department of Defense's DARPA lab announced on July 25.
Healthcare Triage
Get Your Flu Shot! It's Not About You, OK?
It's not too late to get a flu shot! You may have heard that the flu shot this year is "less effective" than in earlier years. That may not mean what you think it means. Less effective is a relative relationship, and in absolute terms,...
Next Animation Studio
China confirms H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Hunan province
China has confirmed the latest outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Hunan province.
FuseSchool
What Are Pathogens?
A pathogen is a microorganism that can cause disease. Pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi. Examples of bacteria infections are cholera, typhoid, food poisoning and gonorrhoea. Examples of viral infections are the flu...
Curated Video
Pandemic Lockdown of 1918
The Spanish Flu was one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever seen – so how was one sleepy Colorado town able to escape unscathed?
After Skool
The Worst Pandemics in History - What Do They Teach Us?
Pandemics are disease epidemics that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide. A widespread endemic. Throughout history, there have been a number of pandemics of diseases such as smallpox and...
Press Association
NHS starts vaccinating millions against flu and Covid amid ‘tripledemic’ fears
People are being warned that “the threat of winter viruses is all too real” as the NHS rolls out flu and Covid-19 vaccines.
Appointments opened last week for those eligible, including older people, care home residents and people with...
Curated Video
Doctor not included: FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be taken at home
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has approved the first flu vaccine that individuals can give to themselves at home, without the need for a healthcare professional. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Pope Francis experiencing 'flu-like' symptoms as he plans for international trip
The Vatican confirmed that plans remain in place for Pope Francis to travel despite having canceled all his audiences Monday because of a “slight flu-like state.” (Scripps News)
The Recount
One Million COVID Deaths - a Grim Milestone for the U.S.
As the U.S. reaches the grim milestone of one million lives lost to COVID-19, it should be time for a national reckoning with the grief and suffering that has transpired. And yet, for many Americans, the pandemic has become one more...
Press Association
Swine flu: What are the symptoms and how can I protect myself?
According to the UKHSA, influenza A(H1N2)v is similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK. It is not yet known how transmissible it is. But since 2005, there have been 50 human cases reported globally.
But what is...
Getty Images
High Speed Sneeze, side view man's head sneezing, black background, lips wobble and saliva flies out of mouth
High Speed Sneeze, side view man's head sneezing, black background, lips wobble and saliva flies out of mouth
Curated Video
World - Swine Flu
Controversy about where swine flu started in Mexico
Perote, Veracruz - 27 April 2009
1. Man wearing surgical mask walking past fence of pig farm
2. Mid of man with pigs in enclosure
Pandemic fears as swine flu kills several, sickens...
Curated Video
Influenza, Post Service, Refrigerators, Flying
Children; influenza epidemic
Children; influenza epidemic
Renderings of electric refrigerators
Postal service / air mail / postmen
Development of municipal airport
America's fascination with flying - air shows, passenger
planes,...
Curated Video
Queen Elizabeth II leaves hospital after treatment for stomach bug
AP Entertainment
London - 4 Mar 2013
1. Wide of police in doorway of London's King Edward VII hospital in London
2. Wide of Queen Elizabeth II's Bentley pulling up to hospital, policeman in foreground
3. Mid of the queen leaving...