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Florida's 'Intimidation Campaign'; Nurses Look to Unionize; Bird Flu and Egg Prices

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Sep 30, 2024
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CDC: Kids Born During the Pandemic Got Fewer Routine Vaccinations

Declines in vaccination may lead to resurgence of preventable diseases, agency warns

Sep 27, 2024
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More Healthcare Workers Tied to Missouri H5N1 Bird Flu Case Developed Symptoms

All four will have serology testing to determine whether they, too, had H5N1 infection

Sep 27, 2024
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rose During the Pandemic

Did the resurgence of RSV play a role?

Sep 26, 2024
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Novel Antiviral Appears Effective for Severe RSV in Infants, Toddlers

But will benefits seen in Chinese trial translate to clinical improvement?

Sep 25, 2024
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Experts Await Serology Results From H5N1 Patient's Close Contacts

"If we are seeing human-to-human transmission now, it is a big deal," one expert says

Sep 25, 2024
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Pope's Illness; Docs Against Trump; Another Contact of Missouri H5N1 Case Fell Ill

Health news and commentary gathered by Bվ staff

Sep 23, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider

Sep 20, 2024
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Flu Shots Appear Safe in Successive Pregnancies

No increased perinatal risks found with flu vaccines, even in closely spaced pregnancies

Sep 19, 2024
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Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization

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Sep 14, 2024
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Full Sequence of Missouri Patient's H5 Bird Flu May Not Be Available

Still, CDC officials say virus appears related to strain seen in dairy cows

Sep 12, 2024
A computer rendering of H5N1 viruses in the blood stream.
Circulating H5N1 Bird Flu Spotted by Wastewater Monitoring During Summer

Signal has generally trailed off, but more sensitive method showed virus lingering in Texas

Sep 11, 2024
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Questions Linger About Missouri Patient Who Contracted Bird Flu

Human-to-human transmission a key concern

Sep 10, 2024
A colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.
Missouri Patient Tests Positive for Bird Flu Despite No Known Exposure to Animals

Risk to general public remains low, CDC says

Sep 07, 2024
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