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My 16-month-old son died from E. coli. The No. 1 mistake I see people make about food safety

Darin Detwiler advocates for food safety reform following the tragic death of his son Riley from E. coli poisoning in 1993.

WHO warns of measles resurgence as cases exceed 10 million in 2023

Measles cases surged in 2023 due to declining vaccination rates, leading to increased outbreaks and significant mortality, especially in children under five.

My 16-month-old son died from E. coli. The No. 1 mistake I see people make about food safety

Darin Detwiler advocates for food safety reform following the tragic death of his son Riley from E. coli poisoning in 1993.

WHO warns of measles resurgence as cases exceed 10 million in 2023

Measles cases surged in 2023 due to declining vaccination rates, leading to increased outbreaks and significant mortality, especially in children under five.
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Outbreaks at McDonald's and Boar's Head may have everyone wondering: Is the U.S. food supply safe?

The U.S. food supply remains one of the world's safest despite numerous recalls and outbreaks.

Measles cases are up and childhood vaccinations are down

Measles was declared eradicated in 2000 but is now surging due to declining vaccination rates and increasing exemptions from school requirements.

West Nile Cases Are Rising. Here's How to Protect Yourself

Precautions against West Nile virus are crucial as cases can lead to severe illness or death. Infections typically occur between July and October in the U.S.

Lethal Marburg virus is on the rise in Rwanda: why scientists are worried

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is significant, being one of the largest ever, and highlights the increasing frequency of such viral infections.

Marburg outbreaks: One of the world's deadliest viruses DW 10/04/2024

Rwanda is currently monitoring over 400 individuals for Marburg virus disease following 36 reported cases and a rising threat of the deadly virus.

Jarvis: Measles outbreak shows danger of skipping childhood vaccinations

Measles outbreaks in the Northeast highlight the importance of childhood vaccinations.
Clusters of measles cases are particularly dangerous for infants and toddlers, who are not yet fully vaccinated.

Outbreaks at McDonald's and Boar's Head may have everyone wondering: Is the U.S. food supply safe?

The U.S. food supply remains one of the world's safest despite numerous recalls and outbreaks.

Measles cases are up and childhood vaccinations are down

Measles was declared eradicated in 2000 but is now surging due to declining vaccination rates and increasing exemptions from school requirements.

West Nile Cases Are Rising. Here's How to Protect Yourself

Precautions against West Nile virus are crucial as cases can lead to severe illness or death. Infections typically occur between July and October in the U.S.

Lethal Marburg virus is on the rise in Rwanda: why scientists are worried

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is significant, being one of the largest ever, and highlights the increasing frequency of such viral infections.

Marburg outbreaks: One of the world's deadliest viruses DW 10/04/2024

Rwanda is currently monitoring over 400 individuals for Marburg virus disease following 36 reported cases and a rising threat of the deadly virus.

Jarvis: Measles outbreak shows danger of skipping childhood vaccinations

Measles outbreaks in the Northeast highlight the importance of childhood vaccinations.
Clusters of measles cases are particularly dangerous for infants and toddlers, who are not yet fully vaccinated.
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Is Bird Flu Coming to People Next? Are We Ready?

Bird flu H5N1 outbreaks among cows stir concerns, but human infection risk low due to close contact transmission only.
Federal agencies are prepared with vaccines and drugs for a potential bird flu outbreak, monitoring H5N1 evolution.

Counties with the highest rates of Covid deaths revealed as fourth anniversary of pandemic marked

Counties with lowest Covid deaths: Sligo, Galway, Tipperary, Longford, Wicklow, Kerry, Meath, Cork.
Outbreaks in nursing homes linked to highest portion of Covid deaths.
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Measles outbreak: How bad is it?

Vaccinations are safe and effective
Measles cases on the rise in the US

It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'

Measles cases and deaths have been rising globally, with a significant increase in the WHO's European region.
Declining vaccination rates and missed or delayed doses contribute to the rise in measles outbreaks and deaths.

Measles and Misinformation Are Two Huge Public-Health Threats

Misinformation and vaccine hesitancy are contributing to the resurgence of measles cases globally.
Measles outbreaks are occurring in both high-income and low-and-middle-income countries.

Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak

Measles cases have surged in Europe, including Britain, and in various parts of the United States.
The outbreaks in Europe are largely attributed to children missing routine immunizations, while in the United States, most cases are linked to travel outside the country.

Why waning herd immunity is leading to measles outbreaks

Measles outbreaks have occurred in the United States due to decreased vaccination rates.
A hospital and a day care center in Philadelphia were affected by nine cases of measles.

Measles outbreak: Your questions answered

Measles outbreaks are rising in England, prompting health officials to encourage vaccination.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, blindness, and fits.

Measles outbreak: How bad is it?

Vaccinations are safe and effective
Measles cases on the rise in the US

It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'

Measles cases and deaths have been rising globally, with a significant increase in the WHO's European region.
Declining vaccination rates and missed or delayed doses contribute to the rise in measles outbreaks and deaths.

Measles and Misinformation Are Two Huge Public-Health Threats

Misinformation and vaccine hesitancy are contributing to the resurgence of measles cases globally.
Measles outbreaks are occurring in both high-income and low-and-middle-income countries.

Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak

Measles cases have surged in Europe, including Britain, and in various parts of the United States.
The outbreaks in Europe are largely attributed to children missing routine immunizations, while in the United States, most cases are linked to travel outside the country.

Why waning herd immunity is leading to measles outbreaks

Measles outbreaks have occurred in the United States due to decreased vaccination rates.
A hospital and a day care center in Philadelphia were affected by nine cases of measles.

Measles outbreak: Your questions answered

Measles outbreaks are rising in England, prompting health officials to encourage vaccination.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, blindness, and fits.
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Ebola vaccine halves the chance of dying from the disease, says new study

The development of an effective Ebola vaccine in 2015 has provided hope and protection to communities affected by outbreaks.
A study shows that the vaccine not only reduces the risk of infection but also halves the mortality rate among patients.

Antarctica's Penguins Could Be Devastated by Avian Influenza

Scientists fear that a novel pathogen, potentially H5N1 avian influenza, could devastate colonies of marine mammals and birds in Antarctica.
The virus has already caused outbreaks in nearby islands, and scientists believe it is only a matter of time before it spreads to Antarctica.

Big drop in Covid deaths here last year, but highly infectious strain is fuelling winter infection surge

Only one in six healthcare staff have received the Covid booster since October.
The final number of Covid-related fatalities for last year will not be known until the early part of this year.
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Ohio Egg Farm Slaughters 1.35 Million Chickens Over Bird Flu

Over 1.3 million chickens are being slaughtered on an Ohio egg farm due to bird flu outbreaks.
There have been 8.1 million birds killed this year to control the spread of the disease.
Multiple states, including Iowa and Ohio, have been heavily affected by the bird flu outbreaks.

Bird flu concerns grow in California as deadly virus infects more farms

Outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed in four new California counties.
The virus is easily spread among birds and often fatal for them.

Ohio Egg Farm Slaughters 1.35 Million Chickens Over Bird Flu

Over 1.3 million chickens are being slaughtered on an Ohio egg farm due to bird flu outbreaks.
There have been 8.1 million birds killed this year to control the spread of the disease.
Multiple states, including Iowa and Ohio, have been heavily affected by the bird flu outbreaks.

Bird flu concerns grow in California as deadly virus infects more farms

Outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed in four new California counties.
The virus is easily spread among birds and often fatal for them.
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Why Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Falling

Vaccination rates for childhood diseases were declining even before COVID-19, but the pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
False information about vaccines and autism spread by influential figures has fueled the anti-vaccine movement.
The drop in vaccination rates increases the risk of outbreaks and serious health consequences for children.

Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks

Large outbreaks of diseases that primarily kill children are spreading around the world due to disruptions to health systems during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By midway through this year, 47 countries were reporting serious measles outbreaks, compared with 16 countries in June 2020.
Children who missed their vaccine shots account for nearly half of all child deaths from vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Significant rise in Covid-19 cases in Ireland, HPSC confirms

Increase in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and outbreaks reported, impacting vulnerable populations.
Current vaccination campaign prioritizes specific age groups and vulnerable individuals.
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