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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks agoI Remember a World Without Vaccines
I am open-minded; I believe in integrative practices, and I agree that the medical establishment can be arrogant and unduly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry, which now funds so much of medical research. But I fully understand Scherer's frustration with his interminable discussions with Kennedy about scientific articles.
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fromNature
3 weeks agoCapturing dynamic phage-pathogen coevolution by clinical surveillance - Nature
Phage-inducible chromosomal island-like elements (PLEs) in Vibrio cholerae provide defense against ICP1 phage predation, influencing pandemic strain evolution and disease severity through dynamic phage-bacteria interactions.
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fromArs Technica
3 weeks agoWe study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what's coming
Measles outbreaks impose substantial economic costs through containment, medical expenses, and productivity losses, while declining vaccination coverage threatens control of multiple infectious diseases.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoA virus without a vaccine or treatment is hitting California. What you need to know
Human metapneumovirus is spreading in California wastewater with increasing concentrations in Northern California communities, though public health officials indicate no immediate alarm is warranted.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month agoHere are the flu strains health officials predict could hit hard next season
The WHO recommends flu vaccine production for H1N1, H3N2, and B/Victoria strains, while preparing H9N2 bird flu vaccines as pandemic precaution amid a severe current season.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month agoWhy it's a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting
Each day, they pore over reams of data about how the virus is evolving worldwide, how well last year's shot performed, and which strains might be easiest to mass produce for a vaccine. The meeting, convened by the World Health Organization twice a year, is a critical moment for the WHO's Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.
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fromFast Company
2 months agoHow America's WHO exit could affect flu shots, outbreaks, and future pandemics
The U.S. is no longer part of the World Health Organization. After the Trump administration declared its intention to pull the country out of the global public health agency one year ago, on Thursday it formally followed through, ending its commitment to the organization after 78 years. Withdrawing the U.S. from the WHO was one of Trump's day one priorities. Now, after the required one year notice period, the deed is done.
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fromFast Company
2 months agoFlu virus tracker: Latest update shows high influenza activity across most states. Watch out for these symptoms
Influenza A H3N2 subclade K is driving a nationwide surge in flu cases, with high positivity rates, substantial hospitalizations, and pediatric deaths.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago'Everyone around you is sick': Winter viruses sweep through Bay Area
If you feel like everyone you know is dealing with a cough, cold and runny nose, it's not in your head. Multiple viruses, not just the flu, are currently circulating near season-high levels in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to wastewater data. Flu tests show seasonal influenza activity continues to be elevated in the region, although it's down from the season-high peak at the end of December, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months agoNHS warns the 'worst is far from over' as a new flu variant is spreading - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
It's clear that the worst is far from over for the NHS this winter, with hospitals again experiencing a rise in patients admitted with flu and other respiratory virus cases last week.
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fromApartment Therapy
2 months agoIf Someone in Your House Has the Flu, This Is How to Clean
Use a cleaner that will kill the flu virus: The CDC advises to use cleaners that contain chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics), or alcohols. Use disinfectants according to package instructions: A quick spray and wipe isn't sufficient for disinfecting. In general, you need to apply enough of the disinfecting solution that it takes some time to dry from the surface. (That "dwell time" is always indicated on the label.)
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