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fromsfist.com
19 hours ago

SF Resident Contracts New Strain of Mpox,' But Risk Still Low

First case of mpox Clade I reported in San Francisco, linked to an international traveler, with higher mortality rates than Clade II.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Americans trust vaccine researchers just as much as other scientists

Americans trust vaccine scientists similarly to other scientists, with 69% expressing moderate to great trust despite declining vaccination rates.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Europe-not US-first to authorize Moderna's combo mRNA flu-COVID vaccine

Moderna's mRNA-1083 vaccine for flu and COVID-19 has been authorized in Europe but remains shelved in the US.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The UK has begun immunizing volunteers with a vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu strain to prepare for potential pandemics.
Coronavirus
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Every Vaccine Dose Matters

Vaccines require full courses and boosters for effective protection against serious diseases, including preventable causes of encephalitis.
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

San Francisco is getting ravaged by multiple viruses. Experts aren't sure why.

San Francisco is experiencing high rates of gastrointestinal and respiratory viruses, with changing vaccine recommendations potentially contributing to the surge.
#meningitis-outbreak
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A meningitis outbreak in Kent with 20 cases in one week is unprecedented and unusually rapid, defying typical meningitis transmission patterns that normally spread slowly through isolated cases or small clusters.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A meningitis outbreak in Kent with 20 cases in one week is unprecedented and unusually rapid, defying typical meningitis transmission patterns that normally spread slowly through isolated cases or small clusters.
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NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
1 month ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
1 month ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
more#mpox-clade-i
Coronavirus
fromFast Company
1 month ago

COVID variant BA.3.2: Symptoms, states, and what to know about the newly emerging 'Cicada' threat

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, known as 'Cicada', has significant mutations that may reduce vaccine effectiveness and is under global health scrutiny.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why it's a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting

Each day, they pore over reams of data about how the virus is evolving worldwide, how well last year's shot performed, and which strains might be easiest to mass produce for a vaccine. The meeting, convened by the World Health Organization twice a year, is a critical moment for the WHO's Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FDA reverses course on Moderna flu shot

The FDA initially refused to file Moderna's mRNA flu shot application, then reversed course and agreed to review the application with conditions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Bacterial meningitis has become rare in the UK, but small clusters occasionally occur. The outbreak has affected 29 people, killing two, and is labeled 'unprecedented'.
Coronavirus
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: COVID's origins - what we do and don't know

Horses produce two-toned vocalizations simultaneously using their vocal folds and larynx cartilage to convey complex messages, while AI threatens research programming jobs and Japan approves stem cell therapies with limited trial data.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Flu cases on the rise in California; doctors urge vaccinations

Influenza transmission is rising in California and the Bay Area, increasing hospital cases and prompting vaccination, handwashing, and mask use to reduce serious illness.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A virus without a vaccine or treatment is hitting California. What you need to know

Human metapneumovirus is spreading in California wastewater with increasing concentrations in Northern California communities, though public health officials indicate no immediate alarm is warranted.
Public health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

A 6th child has died from the flu in Mass. this flu season, along with 187 adults

A sixth child in Massachusetts died from influenza; flu activity remains high and young children and older adults face increased risk for complications.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Measles is raging worldwide: are you at risk?

Declining vaccination coverage has enabled measles resurgence; vaccines are highly effective but not perfect, so high coverage is essential to prevent outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

The 2024 flu vaccine showed only 25-30% effectiveness in adults due to poor matching with a dominant new H3N2 strain, marking one of the worst effectiveness rates in over a decade.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Beware the birds: Bird flu confirmed in Boston

Highly pathogenic avian flu, or bird flu, has been confirmed in the Emerald Necklace. Risk of human infection is currently low. As always, please do not feed, touch, or remove birds from Boston parks.
Public health
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Here are the flu strains health officials predict could hit hard next season

The WHO recommends flu vaccine production for H1N1, H3N2, and B/Victoria strains, while preparing H9N2 bird flu vaccines as pandemic precaution amid a severe current season.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what's coming

Measles outbreaks impose substantial economic costs through containment, medical expenses, and productivity losses, while declining vaccination coverage threatens control of multiple infectious diseases.
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