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What is the new potentially deadly mpox strain detected in the UK?
The first case of a new infectious and potentially deadly strain of mpox has been reported in the UK.
The strain, known as Clade Ib, emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in August this year.
The UK Health Security...
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Health officials concerned with the uptick in bird flu cases
Health officials are sounding the alarm as new cases of bird flu are now popping up in humans and commercial dairy farms. (Scripps News)
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White House briefs reporters on Marburg response
CDC to begin screening travelers for Marburg virus diseaseAn outbreak of MVD in Rwanda has caused 12 deaths, officials say. (Scripps News)
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Child polio vaccination campaign begins in Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Health officials hope to vaccinate 640,000 Palestinian children under 10 years of age during a brief humanitarian pause. (Scripps News)
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Expert offers advice to protect against mosquitos
William Klimstra, an associate professor at the Center for Vaccine Research, discusses recent mosquito-borne illnesses and how people can protect themselves. (Scripps News)
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You'll soon be able to get free COVID tests by mail again
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will send out another round of free COVID-19 tests. Here's when you can get yours. (Scripps News)
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FDA authorizes release of updated COVID-19 vaccines
Everyone age 5 years and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness, the CDC recommends. (Scripps News)
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‘Shingles vaccine slashes risk of dementia by 17%’
The shingles vaccine given to people on the NHS slashes the risk of dementia by 17%, according to a new study.
The finding – which experts say is “convincing” – shows the Shingrix vaccine is linked to a “significantly” lower risk of...
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COVID cases are on the rise across the US
For weeks, COVID-19 cases have been rising in almost every state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says FLiRT variants make up over half of new cases in the U.S. (Scripps News)
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Right now people can't easily infect each other with bird flu; could that change?
The CDC says there's no evidence humans can easily infect each other with bird flu, and the risk to the general public remains low right now. (Scripps News)
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Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before House panel over COVID-19 origins, pandemic response
Republicans are criticizing Fauci's response to the pandemic and questioning whether COVID-19 arose naturally or if U.S.-funded lab research in China could have been responsible for the outbreak. (Scripps News)
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3rd person in US tests positive for bird flu amid dairy cattle outbreak
Michigan reports another person working with cows contracted the bird flu. (Scripps News)
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Health officials urge measles vaccinations as cases continue to rise
At least 95% of a population must be vaccinated in order to meet "herd immunity" for measles, experts note.
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UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected
The UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2, very similar to what has been circulating in pigs, has been detected, the UK Health Security Agency has said.
Routine surveillance in GP surgeries picked up the case after the person...
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Huge vaccine centre launched to bolster UK’s pandemic preparedness
A state-of-the-art vaccine research facility, where scientists will work to ensure future pandemics are stopped in their tracks and do not cause the same disruption to everyday life as Covid-19, has been unveiled by the Government.
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Swine flu virus particles (virions). The 2009 swine flu pandemic is caused by an H1N1 subtype of the influenza virus
Swine flu virus particles (virions). The 2009 swine flu pandemic is caused by an H1N1 subtype of the influenza virus
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HIV particles budding. Animation of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) budding from a host cell
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Swine flu virus particles (virions). The 2009 pandemic swine flu is caused by an H1N1 subtype of the influenza virus
Swine flu virus particles (virions). The 2009 pandemic swine flu is caused by an H1N1 subtype of the influenza virus