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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Flea-borne typhus infections are on the rise in SoCal: How to protect yourself and your pets

Flea-borne typhus cases are increasing in Southern California, particularly in Los Angeles County.
fromsilive
3 days ago

Staten Island medical experts urge parents to be cautious of this 'highly transmissible' illness

Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious and primarily affects children, with no vaccine available.
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fromCbsnews
2 months ago

CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane

Infectious travelers are increasing the risk of measles outbreaks in public transport and tourist areas in the U.S.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago
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New 'razor blade throat' COVID subvariant quickly gains ground in California

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
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New 'razor blade throat' COVID subvariant quickly gains ground in California

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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning over record highs of Victorian 'bleeding disease' in the UK

Typhoid cases in Britain have reached a record high, primarily linked to international travel.
The rise in antibiotic-resistant typhoid in Pakistan poses serious health risks.
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fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Didn't Tell the Public About E. coli Outbreaks

Federal health agencies investigated the cases and linked them to a farm that grew romaine lettuce. But most people have never heard about this outbreak.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

World may be post-herd immunity' to measles, top US scientist says

Measles outbreaks are rising in areas with low vaccination rates, highlighting a shift away from herd immunity.
The U.S. faces its largest measles outbreak in 25 years, impacting children and communities severely.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

World may be post-herd immunity' to measles, top US scientist says

Measles outbreaks are rising in areas with low vaccination rates, highlighting a shift away from herd immunity.
The U.S. faces its largest measles outbreak in 25 years, impacting children and communities severely.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Calif. hotel employee, 26, dies of rare rat-linked virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife: report

Rodrigo Becerra, 26, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease linked to rodents, just days before his birthday, prompting health officials to investigate.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Toronto Public Health warns of possible measles exposure | CBC News

Toronto residents may have been exposed to measles and should check vaccination status.
Health officials confirm two measles cases this year linked to travel outside Canada.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

After Decades of Decline, Tuberculosis Is on the Rise in the U.S. Here's What You Need to Know.

Tuberculosis has been crawling its way back into the spotlight, with U.S. cases rising for the first time in a decade while global access to treatment is threatened.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death explained

Betsy Arakawa, classical pianist and wife of Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease linked to rodent exposure.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Why This Measles Outbreak Is Different

America faces a measles outbreak due to declining vaccination rates, risking the health and safety of children.
Vaccination rates need to stay above 95% to prevent measles from spreading effectively.
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fromWIRED
5 months ago

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

A mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests

Bird flu may have been transmitted from dairy workers to their pet cats, with possible implications for human health.
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