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time.com
4 weeks ago
Coronavirus

The New COVID-19 Vaccine You Should Get This Fall

Updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2024-2025 will target the KP.2 variant to combat rising infections amid ongoing virus mutations. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
Public health

New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation programme is being rolled out in Scotland to protect newborn babies and older adults against severe illness caused by RSV. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Whooping Cough Is Surging in China With Tens of Thousands of Cases and Over a Dozen Deaths

Whooping cough cases surged 20-fold in China in early 2024 compared to 2023, underscoring the risk of the highly contagious respiratory disease.
Vaccine-induced immunity against whooping cough tends to wane as kids reach adolescence, and China does not mandate or provide booster shots to shore up immunity. [ more ]
Miami Herald
9 months ago
Miami

Three dogs die of respiratory illness at a Florida shelter. What is being done in response?

A mysterious respiratory disease affecting canines nationwide has led to the deaths of three dogs at a South Florida animal shelter.
The disease is known as Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus, or Strep Zo, and causes fever, cough, and lethargy in dogs. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
Coronavirus

Ohio becomes first state to report uptick in pediatric pneumonia amid surging cases in China

Ohio reports increase in pediatric pneumonia cases
Officials investigating possible link to pneumonia cases in China [ more ]
The Washington Times
9 months ago
Coronavirus

CDC director: Sources in China say new outbreaks are from known pathogens

The uptick in respiratory disease in China is not caused by a new pathogen like the coronavirus, but rather by known pathogens such as the flu and common bacteria.
The increase in respiratory illnesses is likely due to a lack of exposure and resulting immunity to certain diseases during Chinese lockdowns.
Lawmakers are urging the CDC to ensure that China is providing accurate information, citing their early denials about COVID-19. [ more ]
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The Mercury News
9 months ago
Public health

Signs of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported from California to New Hampshire

A mysterious respiratory disease is affecting dogs in at least a dozen US states
Veterinarians have been unable to identify it as a known canine respiratory disease
Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, and lethargy [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
Public health

'Last-resort' antibiotic saves family's dog from fatal mystery disease

A mysterious, treatment-resistant respiratory disease is affecting dogs across the country.
The Oliver family's show dog was saved by a last-resort antibiotic called chloramphenicol.
The disease has been reported in multiple states and has resulted in fatalities. [ more ]
The Mercury News
9 months ago
Public health

Signs of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported from California to New Hampshire

A mysterious respiratory disease is affecting dogs in at least a dozen US states
Veterinarians have been unable to identify it as a known canine respiratory disease
Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, and lethargy [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
Public health

'Last-resort' antibiotic saves family's dog from fatal mystery disease

A mysterious, treatment-resistant respiratory disease is affecting dogs across the country.
The Oliver family's show dog was saved by a last-resort antibiotic called chloramphenicol.
The disease has been reported in multiple states and has resulted in fatalities. [ more ]
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