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A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year-until it didn't

Cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a mysterious paralyzing condition in children, have been linked to the enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) virus.
There is concern that a surge of AFM cases may occur in 2022 due to disrupted transmission cycles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drug-free nasal spray blocks, neutralizes viruses, bacteria - Harvard Gazette

A novel drug-free nasal spray could provide nearly 100% protection against respiratory infections if validated in human studies.

Are you feeling grotty all the time?

Concerns about a potential rise in Covid infections during the summer and the impact of the pandemic on usual seasonal patterns of respiratory viruses.

Covid infections rising as new study favours facemasks

Masks may reduce symptoms by 3.2%, equivalent to 3,200 fewer infections per 100,000 people.

Harvard researchers might have found a way to prevent COVID, the flu-and maybe even the common cold

A new nasal spray developed by Harvard researchers shows nearly 100% effectiveness in preventing respiratory infections in preclinical mice studies.

Researchers discover 'extremely cheap and simple' way to shorten children's colds by 2 days

Hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a child's cold by two days and reduce sickness among family members.

A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year-until it didn't

Cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a mysterious paralyzing condition in children, have been linked to the enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) virus.
There is concern that a surge of AFM cases may occur in 2022 due to disrupted transmission cycles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drug-free nasal spray blocks, neutralizes viruses, bacteria - Harvard Gazette

A novel drug-free nasal spray could provide nearly 100% protection against respiratory infections if validated in human studies.

Are you feeling grotty all the time?

Concerns about a potential rise in Covid infections during the summer and the impact of the pandemic on usual seasonal patterns of respiratory viruses.

Covid infections rising as new study favours facemasks

Masks may reduce symptoms by 3.2%, equivalent to 3,200 fewer infections per 100,000 people.

Harvard researchers might have found a way to prevent COVID, the flu-and maybe even the common cold

A new nasal spray developed by Harvard researchers shows nearly 100% effectiveness in preventing respiratory infections in preclinical mice studies.

Researchers discover 'extremely cheap and simple' way to shorten children's colds by 2 days

Hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a child's cold by two days and reduce sickness among family members.
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These Are The Signs Of 'Walking Pneumonia' In Kids

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacteria that can cause respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia.
It is sometimes called 'walking pneumonia' because it tends to have milder symptoms compared to pneumonia caused by other bacteria.

"Mystery" pneumonia in China is mix of common respiratory germs, WHO says

China is experiencing a resurgence of common respiratory infections following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The surge in infections is primarily affecting children who were less exposed to pathogens during the pandemic.
The global disruption of infectious disease cycles caused by COVID-19 led to a return of common respiratory infections worldwide.

Respiratory virus in China not thought to be novel pathogen, officials say

China provides evidence that respiratory infections in children are not from a novel pathogen.
The increase in illnesses is attributed to known pathogens and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
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