The rise of the "superflu" is a timely reminder that the simple health habits we learned during COVID are lessons worth keeping, not forgetting. Read more »
PH health experts are calming fears over the so-called “super flu”! All 63 reported cases have recovered, and doctors say it’s just a variant of the usual flu—nothing new, nothing to panic about. Learn what symptoms to watch for and what your phlegm color might actually mean. Read more »
French infectious disease specialists are warning that the bird flu virus, currently spreading among wild birds, poultry, and some mammals, could cause a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread efficiently between humans. Read more »
Private hospitals across the country have reported a manageable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, according to the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI). Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that there will be no classes in all public schools from October 27 to 30, 2025, to allow a “wellness break” for teachers and students. Read more »
The flu is all too frequently mistaken for any other mild disease that can be treated in a day or two. This was the case of Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress famous for her role as Shan Cai in the original Meteor Garden, who died of pneumonia after catching influenza while traveling to Japan. Read more »
