#infectious-disease

[ follow ]
#public-health
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
Coronavirus
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

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

Tuberculosis is resurging in the U.S. and remains a global health crisis despite available treatments.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
Health
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo? DW 12/09/2024

The undiagnosed Disease X in DRC may not be a novel outbreak, but rather an existing illness exacerbated by poor health conditions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
Coronavirus
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

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

Tuberculosis is resurging in the U.S. and remains a global health crisis despite available treatments.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
Health
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo? DW 12/09/2024

The undiagnosed Disease X in DRC may not be a novel outbreak, but rather an existing illness exacerbated by poor health conditions.
more#public-health
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 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.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 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.
OMG science
fromKqed
6 months ago

How Record-Breaking Heat Waves Add to Risks for Western Monarch Butterflies | KQED

Rising temperatures pose significant risks to monarchs' survival and development, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand these impacts.
fromtime.com
7 months ago
Coronavirus

How COVID-19 Messes Up Your Gut Health

COVID-19 can significantly impact the gastrointestinal system alongside respiratory symptoms, highlighting the importance of recognizing a broader range of signs.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
Coronavirus

Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

Medical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.
[ Load more ]