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www.scientificamerican.com
18 hours ago
Coronavirus

Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?

Concerns raised over avian influenza virus H5N1 infecting cattle and potential human spread. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu

Wild migratory birds likely spread HPAI to cows in Texas and Kansas, with risks of spillover to humans.
The H5N1 strain found in cows does not appear more transmissible to humans, and pasteurization inactivates the virus. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Public health

Flu shows signs of a comeback after holiday hiatus

Flu activity is increasing in the Midwest and parts of the South, indicating a second wave.
More than half of Americans have not received a flu shot, increasing the risk of sustained high levels of disease spread. [ more ]
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Sun Sentinel
2 months ago
OMG science

Climate change won't slow the mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus, study says

Mosquito species like Aedes aegypti can quickly adapt to temperature stress.
Current disease forecasting models based on mosquito behavior need to incorporate evolutionary adaptation. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Education

Boarding Schools Played a Key Role in Spreading Disease in Native Populations

Many Indigenous students who attended residential schools were sent home with contagious illnesses, contributing to the spread of diseases across tribal nations.
Gerald Gladue, the son of a residential school survivor, expressed disgust with his school experience and the lasting effects of the illness he brought back home. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Public health

UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health

The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming. [ more ]
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