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Several U.K. children die in strep A outbreak
At least nine children have died in a recent outbreak of streptococcus A, and there are concerns over whether there's enough penicillin in the country to treat the bacterial infections.
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Expert questions efficacy of China's COVID-19 lockdowns
Stringent lockdowns in China should have afforded the country time to vaccinate large portions of the population against COVID-19, says Canadian infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch. Instead, China is now 'playing a rapid game...
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Edmonton health-care workers struggle to control shigella outbreak
Health-care workers are carrying antibiotics to give out after an outbreak of the bacterial infection shigella sent more than 110 people to hospital. The infection causes diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever and is spreading...
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New coronavirus subvariant may drive new wave, says specialist
The coronavirus subvariant BQ.1.1 is gaining traction in Europe and could drive a new wave of COVID-19 infections in North America within the next two months, says infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch.
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Scientists are manipulating the DNA of mosquitoes to fight the spread of malaria
Scientists say they have managed to genetically modify mosquitoes so they are unable to spread the disease which kills over half a million annually.
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Joe Biden's pandemic comments face pushback from experts
'It's a bit ridiculous' for U.S. President Joe Biden to suggest the coronavirus pandemic is over when thousands of people are still dying from it every day, says infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch.
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Limit COVID-19 at school with familiar tools, says specialist
Schools are reopening while COVID-19 is still circulating, but masks, vaccines and improved ventilation are simple tools that can help reduce the risk of getting the virus, says infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch.
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The benefits of an Omicron specific COVID-19 booster, explained by an epidemiologist
Epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos says getting a bivalent COVID-19 booster is 'likely to be beneficial' because of how different Omicron is from the original coronavirus strain.
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Should you get Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine?
Infectious disease expert Matthew Miller answers questions about Moderna’s new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, which targets the Omicron variant, and when people should get it.
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How universities are navigating COVID-19 and the return to campus
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Zain Chagla breaks down the different approaches Canadian universities are taking to COVID-19 safety and what makes sense right now.
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When should you get your next COVID-19 shot?
Timing your next COVID-19 shot has become more complicated, says infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch. He says some people may be able to wait for an Omicron-specific vaccine, but recommends consulting a health-care provider to...
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Watch: Here is why you shouldn't be complacent about monkeypox
Cases of monkeypox have now been recorded in more than 80 countries worldwide but mortality remains low for now.
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WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
The WHO has declared monkeypox a global health emergency as cases surge in more than 70 countries.
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What to Know About the Monkeypox Outbreak
Dr. William Schaffner, the professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt Medical Center, joined Cheddar News to break down concerns about monkeypox, the World Health Organization taking a second look at the outbreak, and how it differs...
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Poll Finds Racial Splits on Worries Over COVID-19 Pandemic
An recently conducted AP-NORC poll found that majorities of the Black and Hispanic populations in the U.S. still find themselves either somewhat worried or extremely worried over the pandemic, while more than half of white Americans...
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'Get boosted,' says Canada's top doctor
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Teresa Tam strongly recommends getting a booster vaccine for COVID-19 for those who are eligible amid the sixth wave. 'Even if you've been infected you should get a booster,' three months after...
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Tam discusses reasons for the resurgence of COVID-19 in parts of Canada
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam says that whenever public health measures are relaxed, a resurgence of COVID-19 cases can be expected. Tam says she encourages people to continue wearing masks to keep the pandemic under...
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Toronto man with paraplegia struggles to pay for supplies not covered by health system | Go Public
A Toronto man paralyzed in a fall years ago is now struggling to pay for some basic medical supplies because they're not covered by the province's health system. Advocates say it's a problem many Canadians face.
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Omicron cases surging in multiple China provinces
China is battling its worst coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began, with Omicron cases surging in multiple provinces.
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Time to start 'inching' back to normal life: Fauci
Top U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's time for the U.S. to start moving slowly toward a return to normality, despite the risks still posed by COVID-19. 'There is no perfect solution to this,' says Fauci.
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Lethal avian influenza variant sweeping across West Africa
It has killed millions of birds and officials are struggling to contain the spread of the virus.
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No clear link between increase in childhood Type 1 diabetes in COVID-19
Hospitals say there’s been an increase in the number of children developing Type 1 diabetes after having COVID-19, but researchers say there isn't yet any clear explanation or connection.
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COVID: Europe could be moving towards 'a kind of pandemic endgame', says WHO
Europe could be moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame, said WHO's Europe director Hans Kluge. But, he added, it is too early to call COVID endemic.
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Epstein-Barr virus may trigger MS later in life, research suggests
New research out of the U.S. suggests that having Epstein-Barr, a type of herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, may be a key trigger in developing multiple sclerosis later in life.