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US sees earliest start to West Nile virus season and most cases by late June since 2004
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (582+ words) Noting that the United States is experiencing its earliest-ever start to the'West Nile virus (WNV) season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to take precautions against mosquito bites over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Along…...
Research highlights dangers of eating toxin-contaminated seafood
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (760+ words) bluewaikiki / Flickr cc Today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, researchers probe the 402 US foodborne disease outbreaks caused by'marine toxins in fish and shellfish over 23 years, revealing 1, 280 illnesses, 96 hospitalizations, and one death. Scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and…...
Hot tub hot take: Soaking in stagnant water may pose Legionnaires" risk
2+ week, 6+ day ago (653+ words) People staying in short-term rental properties should be aware that hot tubs might pose a risk of a potentially fatal type of pneumonia, according to a new paper in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) from investigators with the…...
Obstacles to rotavirus vaccination prevent more widespread uptake in infants
3+ week, 3+ day ago (621+ words) Since its introduction, the rotavirus vaccine has reduced infant hospitalizations by about 80%. Yet uptake of the vaccine remains lower than other pediatric vaccines. A'study published today in Pediatrics identifies several roadblocks to greater coverage.' Researchers examined data on children enrolled…...
Cancer patients seek unproven antiparasitic treatments after actor's podcast appearance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (800+ words) Prescriptions for ivermectin and another antiparasitic drug among cancer patients shot up after actor Mel Gibson discussed an unproven treatment on Joe Rogan's popular podcast, according to a study published today in JAMA Network Open. Researchers say these findings raise…...
Santa Clara, California, hospital investigates 18 Legionella infections
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) Early this week, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara in California confirmed at least 18 cases of infections with Legionella bacteria, all associated with the Santa Clara Medical Center, a San Francisco Bay'Area hospital. Kaiser said the infections were found during routine enhanced…...
More California marine mammals confirmed to have H5 N1 avian flu, as USDA tracks poultry outbreaks in Midwest
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (582+ words) Eleven more marine mammals have been tested and confirmed to have H5 N1 avian flu in an outbreak that spans four counties in California. The outbreak total now stands at 58 mammals, including 57sea lions and one otter. All but seven are from San…...
More California marine mammals confirmed to have H5 N1, as USDA tracks poultry outbreaks in Midwest
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (540+ words) Eleven more marine mammals have been tested and confirmed to have H5 N1 avian flu in an outbreak that spans four counties in California. The outbreak total now stands at 58 mammals, including 57sea lions and one otter. All but seven are from San…...
US states took divergent actions in absence of federal COVID vaccine guidance last respiratory virus season
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (580+ words) Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill led a systematic review of publicly documented vaccine-policy actions by all 50 states from April 1 to December 31, 2025, before and during the respiratory virus season." The team characterized state actions as strengthening…...
CDC reports 4 flu deaths in kids as flu activity ebbs, but rotavirus levels high across US
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) Flu activity continues to decline across the country, but the season remains classified as high-severity for children, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)reporting four new deaths in children in today's Flu View update, down from 12 the week…...