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Axios
3 months ago
Health

Disease X: Scientists, world leaders prepare for a virus far deadlier than Covid

Global health experts are warning about the hypothetical emergence of a deadly new pathogen called Disease X.
Some experts believe Disease X could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Amid January flu and COVID landscape, some hospitals are asking patients to mask up again

Some hospitals in Chicago are reinstating mask mandates due to an increase in flu cases.
Masking is a low-cost way to prevent transmission of respiratory viruses in healthcare settings. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Massachusetts second state with child pneumonia outbreak -as questions remain about virus sweeping China

Massachusetts is the second US state to report an increase in child pneumonia cases amid a viral outbreak in China.
The rise in cases in Massachusetts is mostly attributed to RSV, a respiratory virus that causes lower viral respiratory infections. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Public health

Suffering from COVID and the flu: Double infections hit California hard

California hospitals are seeing an increase in COVID-19 and flu patients, some of whom have both viruses simultaneously.
The simultaneous presence of multiple respiratory viruses is causing increased strain on hospitals during an already busy season. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Public health

What you need to know about the new RSV shot for babies

RSV shot for infants and toddlers is hard to come by due to high demand and limited supplies.
The shot does not activate the immune system but introduces antibodies to protect against RSV. [ more ]
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