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Measles spreads in Canada, concerns about low vaccnation rates in British Colombia

Tue, 2025-03-18 07:50 — mike kraft
Concern grows over low measles vaccination rates in parts of B.C. Scientists are raising the alarm over low measles vaccination rates in parts of B.C. as concern grows over outbreaks in Ontario and Texas.Health officials in Ontario say there have been 350 cases of the virus in the province since late October — with 173 of those infections reported within the last several weeks — and in late February, an unvaccinated Texas child lost their life in the first U.S. measles death since 2015.The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine — which is safe and highly effective Yahoo News

 

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USAID cuts could cause 8 countries to run out of HIV treatments--WHO

Tue, 2025-03-18 07:30 — mike kraft

Eight countries could run out of HIV treatments due to USAID cuts, WHO says

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UN FAO warns of "unprecedented" bird flu threat as virus jumps to mammals

Tue, 2025-03-18 07:14 — mike kraft
UN agency warns of ‘unprecedented’ bird flu threat as H5N1 virus jumps to mammals Food and Agriculture Organization warns of “serious impacts” on food production, rural jobs, local economies and prices to consumers. POLITICO
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Long-COVID risks cut over 60% by 3 vaccine doses--study.

Mon, 2025-03-17 17:12 — mike kraft
3 vaccine doses cut long-COVID risk by over 60%, analysis suggests Two people with reported exposure associated with the Texas and New Mexico outbreaks now have symptoms.  CIDRAP
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Bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months--study

Mon, 2025-03-17 16:42 — mike kraft
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows | CNN Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk to public health, according to a new study from researchers at Cornell University that was funded by the US Food and Drug Administration. Brenda Goodman CNN

 

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Health officials in southwest states streached out in combatting measles misinformation

Mon, 2025-03-17 07:50 — mike kraft
Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates | CNN In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the clock to raise vaccination rates and otherwise help protect vulnerable communities – work that is challenged by the spread of disinformation. Deidre McPhillips, Neha Mukherjee CNN

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Measles remains a health danger years after infection--doctors.

Mon, 2025-03-17 07:38 — mike kraft
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be. NPR

 

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Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office although bird flu spreads

Mon, 2025-03-17 07:25 — mike kraft
As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office | CNN The Trump administration has not staffed an office established by Congress to prepare the nation for future pandemics, according to three sources familiar with the situation. Brenda Goodman CNN

 

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First outbreak of more deadly H7N9 bird flu virus since 2017 reported in U.S.

Mon, 2025-03-17 07:18 — mike kraft
US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017 The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs. Sybille de La Hamaide Reuters
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Trump administration reported planning to slash funding for programs to counter vaccine hesitancy

Fri, 2025-03-14 17:07 — mike kraft
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