Flu
Recent news highlights a swift end to the typical flu season in Canada, with a potential increase in COVID-19 cases anticipated for the spring. Meanwhile, discussions continue around Moderna's flu vaccine, with the FDA's decision not to review its application drawing significant attention and debate.
About Flu
Flu refers to infectious respiratory illnesses caused by influenza viruses.
Insights
- flu sentiment is up 13.04% from the previous week.
- flu engagements is up 651.53% from the previous week.
- flu posts created is up 2418.03% from the previous week.
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Flu in the last [--] hours which is down 8.40% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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The most influential creators that mention Flu in the last [--] hours
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| @deliadamaris17 | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [-------] |
| @NasceOflu | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @FluminenseFC | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 24%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 24%
Daily Average: 31%
[--] Week: 26% +3%
[--] Month: 20% -7%
[--] Months: 20% -18%
[--] Year: 20% -1%
1-Year High: 68% on 2025-05-07
1-Year Low: 8% on 2025-03-13
Most Supportive Themes:
- Flu Season Preparedness: (40%) Discussions around getting flu shots and other preventative measures for the upcoming flu season.
- Home Remedies and Symptom Relief: (30%) Sharing of natural remedies and tips for alleviating flu symptoms.
- Bird Flu Outbreaks: (20%) News and discussions regarding avian flu affecting animal populations and potential human impact.
Most Critical Themes:
- Flu and Heart Health Risks: (5%) Analysis linking common viral infections like flu to increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Vaccine Efficacy and Concerns: (5%) Debates and information regarding the effectiveness and potential side effects of flu vaccines.
Top Flu News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
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"Flu season winding down swiftly doctor says The annual winter influenza season is swiftly coming to an end but Canada could see an increase in COVID-19 cases as we head into the spring"
News Link @CTVNews 2026-02-17T19:00Z 2.5M followers, 12.8K engagements
"I thought I had the flu - but a deadly infection was ravaging my brain and I've been left unable to walk for TWO YEARS A MUM has told how she mistook a deadly viral infection that left her unable to walk for the flu. After Vicki Purdey [--] began suffering from a fever muscle aches headaches and sensitivity to li"
News Link @TheSun 2026-02-16T23:18Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"29 swans died but Orlando avian flu outbreak may be over No swans have died since Jan. [--] fueling optimism that the deadly outbreak may have run its course. The city is now reviewing its swan program amid criticism from advocates"
News Link @orlandosentinel 2026-02-16T20:23Z 317.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Seventh child dies from the flu in Mass. heath officials say More than [---] adults have also died from flu-related causes officials said"
News Link @BostonGlobe 2026-02-15T11:31Z 799.2K followers, [----] engagements
Top Flu Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
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"@fredcaldeira O safado foi covarde e colocou a blusa na boca para no pegar a captura labial"
X Link @NasceOflu 2026-02-17T21:18Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements
"I almost died. The past [--] hours has been crazy. I left home traveled far away for a special event. Came back and within [--] hours checked into the hospital emergency room. Pain level 9/10. My immune system crashed. Caught the flu on the way back home. They said I was dehydrated but I didn't feel it. I coughed so much I could taste the metals. But that wasn't the worse part. One side of my leg went completely numb like deadweight. I was afraid to use it for fear of snapping my ankle so I dragged it on the floor. My lower abdomen felt like it was tearing apart from the inside out and I clutched"
X Link @edwinbarnesc 2026-02-17T19:28Z 11.1K followers, 40.7K engagements
"📱 Private Custody Wise contracted the shrink flu. Zhu Yuan took him in for "observation." Weeks later Belle asked for an update. Zhu Yuan sent a rather unusual method of her own "research". # #gts"
X Link @ShackArtist69 2026-02-17T17:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"😆Not today influenza. Not today. Theres a flu epidemic and many people are with the flu in the Netherlands rn 🤧 Did you already get hit or are you amongst the lucky ones #winterinthenetherlands #dutchiescanrelate #netherlands #amsterdam #superflu"
TikTok Link @driplist 2026-02-17T17:00Z 271.7K followers, 12.5K engagements
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