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COVID and bird flu are rising. Here's how to keep yourself safe

California is experiencing a significant COVID surge, attributed to rising infection rates and more vulnerable populations.

The quad-demic' is here and with it I have become a disease detective | Zoe Williams

The quad-demic presents a complex challenge, and despite the novelty of neologism, the associated illnesses are not welcoming or exciting.

COVID and bird flu are rising. Here's how to keep yourself safe

California is experiencing a significant COVID surge, attributed to rising infection rates and more vulnerable populations.

The quad-demic' is here and with it I have become a disease detective | Zoe Williams

The quad-demic presents a complex challenge, and despite the novelty of neologism, the associated illnesses are not welcoming or exciting.
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#variants

COVID "likely growing" in D.C. and 12 states, CDC estimates

COVID-19 infections are increasing in 12 states and D.C. after a spring slowdown, dominated by KP.2 and KP.1.1 "FLiRT" variants.

How mpox virus spreads

The mpox virus shows significant regional variations in infection rates, particularly when comparing Africa to the rest of the world.

COVID "likely growing" in D.C. and 12 states, CDC estimates

COVID-19 infections are increasing in 12 states and D.C. after a spring slowdown, dominated by KP.2 and KP.1.1 "FLiRT" variants.

How mpox virus spreads

The mpox virus shows significant regional variations in infection rates, particularly when comparing Africa to the rest of the world.
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#public-health

A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus

Alaskapox is a newly discovered virus that infects mammals, including humans, and causes skin lesions.
There have been seven known Alaskapox infections in Alaska since 2015, with the first reported fatality occurring last month.

Over 2,000 hospital patients at risk of STIs after doctor makes huge mistake - LGBTQ Nation

Hospital near Portland exposed patients to infections due to physician's protocol violation.

New Bird Flu Cases in Young People Are Raising Concerns about Mutating Virus

Canada's first human bird flu case involved a teenager in critical condition, raising fears of a wider public health threat.

Valley Fever Cases Linked to California Music Festival Nearly Quadruple, and More Are Likely | KQED

There is a heightened risk of valley fever in California this fall due to climate change and its impact on the fungus.
California reported significantly increased valley fever infections compared to the previous year, emphasizing climate as a contributing factor.

Late-Summer Travel Plans? You Might Want to Put On a Mask.

Travelers are advised to wear high-quality masks amid rising Covid-19 cases, even as mask mandates disappear.

Whooping cough cases are soaring to new heights in Canada. What's behind the sudden spike? | CBC News

Whooping cough cases in Canada have surged dramatically in 2024, primarily affecting youth and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus

Alaskapox is a newly discovered virus that infects mammals, including humans, and causes skin lesions.
There have been seven known Alaskapox infections in Alaska since 2015, with the first reported fatality occurring last month.

Over 2,000 hospital patients at risk of STIs after doctor makes huge mistake - LGBTQ Nation

Hospital near Portland exposed patients to infections due to physician's protocol violation.

New Bird Flu Cases in Young People Are Raising Concerns about Mutating Virus

Canada's first human bird flu case involved a teenager in critical condition, raising fears of a wider public health threat.

Valley Fever Cases Linked to California Music Festival Nearly Quadruple, and More Are Likely | KQED

There is a heightened risk of valley fever in California this fall due to climate change and its impact on the fungus.
California reported significantly increased valley fever infections compared to the previous year, emphasizing climate as a contributing factor.

Late-Summer Travel Plans? You Might Want to Put On a Mask.

Travelers are advised to wear high-quality masks amid rising Covid-19 cases, even as mask mandates disappear.

Whooping cough cases are soaring to new heights in Canada. What's behind the sudden spike? | CBC News

Whooping cough cases in Canada have surged dramatically in 2024, primarily affecting youth and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
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Here's One Thing An Eye Doctor Says You Shouldn't Do, And It's "Bad... Real Bad"

Contact lenses can harbor bacteria, leading to serious eye infections; proper eye care is crucial.

These Four Common Infections Can Cause Cancer

Infections contribute to roughly 13% of global cancer cases, underscoring the need for vaccines and early screening.
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Why poor summer weather leaves schoolchildren at higher risk of bugs - and how to break the infection cycle

Children's health may decline this autumn due to inadequate summer resilience building.

CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine

Hospitals in Ukraine are facing a concerning increase in germs resistant to last-resort antibiotics.
The resistant germs are spreading beyond the country's borders.

Valley Fever Cases Are on the Rise in California: What to Know about the Fungal Disease | KQED

Valley fever cases in California have been increasing, with more than 5,300 reported through June 2023, attributed to factors like construction activities and increasing awareness among providers and patients.

Why poor summer weather leaves schoolchildren at higher risk of bugs - and how to break the infection cycle

Children's health may decline this autumn due to inadequate summer resilience building.

CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine

Hospitals in Ukraine are facing a concerning increase in germs resistant to last-resort antibiotics.
The resistant germs are spreading beyond the country's borders.

Valley Fever Cases Are on the Rise in California: What to Know about the Fungal Disease | KQED

Valley fever cases in California have been increasing, with more than 5,300 reported through June 2023, attributed to factors like construction activities and increasing awareness among providers and patients.
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#health-risks

Sleep and Your Immune System: What You Need to Know

Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.

Your sink is a sanctuary for dangerous microbes, study shows. How to protect your handwashing station from pathogens

Sinks harbor dangerous pathogens that may contribute significantly to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Sleep and Your Immune System: What You Need to Know

Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.

Your sink is a sanctuary for dangerous microbes, study shows. How to protect your handwashing station from pathogens

Sinks harbor dangerous pathogens that may contribute significantly to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
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#covid-19

'A much more infectious' COVID variant fueling California's relentless surge

California is experiencing a significant COVID-19 surge, with wastewater measurements nearing winter peaks and test positivity rates rising sharply.

UK Covid hospitalisations increase following emergence of new variant

Experts warn Covid is still a threat due to new variants causing an uptick in infections and hospitalizations.

Wastewater COVID-19 surge worries experts

Pandemic cases surge despite previous declaration of it being over
Wastewater viral activity levels indicate a significant increase in COVID-19 transmission

There's a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?

Two new COVID-19 subvariants, FLiRT (KP.2 and KP.1.1), are 20% more transmissible than the previous JN.1 variant. FLiRT dominates infections, causing a possible summer uptick.

'A much more infectious' COVID variant fueling California's relentless surge

California is experiencing a significant COVID-19 surge, with wastewater measurements nearing winter peaks and test positivity rates rising sharply.

UK Covid hospitalisations increase following emergence of new variant

Experts warn Covid is still a threat due to new variants causing an uptick in infections and hospitalizations.

Wastewater COVID-19 surge worries experts

Pandemic cases surge despite previous declaration of it being over
Wastewater viral activity levels indicate a significant increase in COVID-19 transmission

There's a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?

Two new COVID-19 subvariants, FLiRT (KP.2 and KP.1.1), are 20% more transmissible than the previous JN.1 variant. FLiRT dominates infections, causing a possible summer uptick.
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#livestock-workers

Bird Flu Cases in People Are Being Undercounted

Underreported bird flu infections in livestock workers have the potential to become more contagious and go unnoticed due to poor surveillance.

Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests

More livestock workers affected by bird flu than reported.

Bird Flu Cases in People Are Being Undercounted

Underreported bird flu infections in livestock workers have the potential to become more contagious and go unnoticed due to poor surveillance.

Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests

More livestock workers affected by bird flu than reported.
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Why Does Science Still Ignore Vitamin C?

Prejudice against Vitamin C is prevalent in mainstream medicine, hindering recognition of its potential benefits.

Bears great McMichael set to leave hospital Thur.

Steve McMichael battling ALS
McMichael hospitalized with infections

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half even if it's given after infection

A new vaccine called rVSVG-ZEBOV-GP can cut the mortality rate from Ebola in half.
Vaccination not only helps to reduce infections but also reduces deaths from the virus.

What is Alaskapox? Virus symptoms, signs, and what to know about human transmission

Alaskapox virus, similar to smallpox and monkeypox, has caused the first known fatality in Alaska.
Most cases of Alaskapox result in mild illnesses that resolve on their own within a few weeks.

Warning as London cases of highly contagious '100 day cough' double in fortnight

Whooping cough infections in London have more than doubled in a two-week period, with 42 cases reported in the week up to January 21.
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes repeated coughing and can last for three months or more.

Granderson: Working while sick has become the terrible new normal

January is experiencing a wave of infections with high levels of respiratory illness due to COVID-19, RSV, and flu.
Doctors are advising people to stay home from work if they're sick, but the concept of being 'too sick to come to the office' has become blurred in the hybrid work life.

COVID is Basically Everywhere in the Bay Area, But Hospitalizations, Deaths Not as High as in Previous Surges

Wastewater levels in the Bay Area indicate that the country is experiencing the second-largest COVID surge of the pandemic.
Although infections are high, there are fewer severe cases and hospitalizations compared to previous waves.

Long flu': study finds flu patients at higher risk of longer-term illness

Data suggests that people who have been hospitalized with flu are at an increased risk of longer-term health problems, similar to those with long Covid.
Both flu and Covid infections carry a significant risk of ongoing disability and disease, with more than half of death and disability occurring in the months after infection.

Why You Are More Likely to Get Sick This Winter, in Charts

Covid-19 infections are expected to rise as winter approaches.
The virus will collide with the seasonal flu and RSV.
The pandemic disrupted the spread of flu and RSV.

Molecular definition of the endogenous Toll-like receptor signalling pathways - Nature

TLRs are central to immune responses against infection, with myddosomes playing a crucial role in coordinating effector protein recruitment and TLR pathway activities.
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