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Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, sweeping across U.S.; doctors urge vaccination

A nationwide RSV wave is increasing infant hospital visits; vaccination during pregnancy or for newborns is strongly recommended to reduce severe illness.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Pre-kindergarten and elementary children carry and experience the highest rates of respiratory virus detection and illnesses compared with older students and staff.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Pre-K and elementary students have higher rates of respiratory virus detection and illness than older students and staff during the respiratory virus season.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
11 months ago

Combat Dry Indoor Winter Air With a New Humidifier

Low indoor humidity during droughts causes health and plant problems; humidifiers help reduce viral spread but require maintenance and distilled water to avoid mineral buildup.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Medical Experts Say There's 1 Serious Reason Why Getting A Flu Shot This Year Is Very Important

Annual influenza vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older reduces individual risk and strengthens community immunity, with September–October as optimal timing before peak season.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Can an Over-the-Counter Nasal Spray Prevent COVID and Colds?

Azelastine nasal spray reduced COVID-19 and common cold infections in a small, industry-funded randomized trial, but larger multi-center studies are required before broad use.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts

Department of Health and Human Services will halt $500 million in mRNA vaccine projects for respiratory viruses under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Public health
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

Many Australians experience mild cold symptoms during peak flu season, prompting questions about taking sick leave or working through illness.
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago

CDC virus expert resigns after RFK Jr.'s purge of vaccine advisers

Havers expressed deep concern about the objectivity and scientific rigor in vaccine policy decision-making, highlighting a loss of confidence in the data's usage.
US news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Trump administration's universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

The Trump administration's Generation Gold Standard aims to create a universal flu vaccine and combat future respiratory viruses.
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