Tag: Infectious Diseases

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The Threat of Resurging Eliminated Diseases Due to Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates

Vaccination Rates Teetering on a 'Knife's Edge' with Dramatic ConsequencesAs U.S. childhood vaccination rates sway on a “knife’s edge,” new 25-year projections reveal how slight changes in national immunization could improve—or drastically reverse—the prevalence...
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Rising Measles Cases in Europe: WHO and UNICEF Report

The number of measles cases in Europe and Central Asia has surged, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF issuing a stark warning that the region saw double the number of infections in...
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Measles Outbreaks and Mysterious Illness in DRC: Microbes in Space

Summary: The article discusses a measles outbreak in the U.S., a mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the cancellation of a critical flu vaccine meeting. It also touches on microbial...
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Deadly Unidentified Illness Outbreak Claims Lives in Congo

An unidentified illness outbreak has claimed over 50 lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since mid-January, leaving health officials scrambling to identify the cause and contain its spread. The World Health Organization...
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Developing an Effective Norovirus Vaccine: Progress and Prospects

Norovirus, the dreaded stomach bug, has been wreaking havoc this winter with its sudden onset of gastrointestinal distress. Unlike the flu or COVID-19, there is currently no vaccine available to shield individuals from being...
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Preparing for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak in U.S.

In the midst of political turmoil and ongoing pandemic concerns, the threat of a potential bird flu outbreak looms large, with implications that extend far beyond the realm of public health. The H5N1 bird...
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First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?

First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s human cases have been mild.The Louisiana Department of Health recently...
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First Confirmed Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States

First Confirmed Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United StatesIn a tragic turn of events, a person in Louisiana who was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu has passed away. The...
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Understanding Bird Flu Virus Mutations in Severe Patients: Implications & Risks

Genetic Mutations in Bird Flu Virus Samples from Hospitalized Patient Samples taken from a hospitalized patient in Louisiana have revealed genetic mutations in the H5N1 avian influenza virus that could potentially enhance its ability to...
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First Case of Severe Bird Flu Confirmed in U.S. by CDC: H5N1 Update

Louisiana Reports First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.Louisiana has recently reported the first severe case of H5N1 avian influenza in the United States, putting a spotlight on the ongoing bird flu...

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