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fromCbsnews
2 days ago
Coronavirus

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
fromGothamist
2 days ago
NYC LGBT

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
12 hours ago

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
21 hours ago

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
2 days ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
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Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Stay Well: Should I get the shingles vaccine?

Shingles causes severe nerve pain; the vaccine is expensive and privately available, offering protection against this debilitating condition.
#measles-outbreak
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago
Public health

World's most contagious disease rips across California - as more than 100 kids feared exposed in major city

Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County health officials reports new case of measles

Santa Clara County reported a measles case in a vaccinated adult who returned from international travel, with over 1,100 cases reported nationally this year.
Public health
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

South Carolina Hospitals Aren't Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions

Measles outbreak in Spartanburg caused rare breakthrough infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated individuals, demonstrating significant local spread and severe illness risk.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago
Public health

World's most contagious disease rips across California - as more than 100 kids feared exposed in major city

Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Measles outbreak erupts in one of U.S.'s largest ICE detention centers

A measles outbreak at an ICE detention facility in El Paso has infected at least 14 people, with vaccination being the primary prevention method offering 97% protection.
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Bay Area health officials warn of measles exposure at Panda Express

A vaccinated measles patient exposed others at a Bay Area Panda Express on two consecutive days, prompting health officials to warn of potential transmission to unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised individuals.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Public health

South Carolina Hospitals Aren't Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions

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Public health
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Second mumps case reported at Berkeley High, exposure risk raised to moderate'

Berkeley High School confirmed a second mumps case, prompting health officials to elevate the exposure risk assessment from low to moderate and recommend vaccination verification for the school community.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Dear Abby: I'm resentful that my family opposes the rules about my baby

Prioritize newborn safety by requiring visitors be up to date on recommended vaccines and enforce clear boundaries when family members refuse.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer hits out at Reform over past vaccine claims as measles cases surge

Keir Starmer denounces Reform UK for spreading conspiracy theories as measles surges, urging leaders to back science and protect children amid low vaccination rates.
Public health
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago

A viral claim about chickenpox vaccines is spreading. Here's what the evidence says. - Poynter

Widespread chickenpox vaccination has not been shown to cause increased shingles cases in the United States.
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Public health
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Stunning Tropical Island Just Received a Travel Alert-Here's What to Know

Travelers to the Seychelles should get vaccinated and take mosquito-bite precautions due to a chikungunya outbreak; pregnant women should reconsider travel.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds

Obesity raises the risk of hospitalization and death from infectious diseases by about 70%, linking to roughly one in ten infection-related deaths worldwide.
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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dad who nearly lost tongue to cancer urges men's virus awareness

HPV can cause head and neck cancers in men; early detection and treatment of lumps can prevent severe outcomes and save lives.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland schools on state vaccination watch list

California is auditing hundreds of schools due to low vaccination rates and reporting gaps, with measles rising nationally and high noncompliance in Oakland.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France extends flu and Covid vaccination campaign

France extended the joint seasonal flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign to February 28, 2026, due to ongoing viral circulation and a resurgence among younger people.
Public health
fromEmptywheel
1 month ago

Three Things: Mary Had a Little Lambda [UPDATE-1]

Widespread vaccination is essential because unvaccinated individuals incubate variants that threaten vaccine effectiveness; vaccine refusal causes preventable illness and death.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Friend Has Been Sucked Into One of the Darkest Groups in the Parenting Community. I Can't Stand By Her.

A four-month postpartum mother exhibiting isolation, sleep deprivation, and anti-vaccine behavior may be experiencing postpartum depression that affects parenting and decision-making.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

James Cameron Says America Would Be in 'Utter Disarray' If There's Another Pandemic

James Cameron relocated to New Zealand for its science-based pandemic response, high vaccination rate, and greater social cohesion compared with U.S. polarization.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

RSV is surgingantibody shots and vaccines can protect babies

RSV season in the U.S. typically peaks in January and February, with cases often stretching well into March. National emergency room visits and hospitalizations from the virus in kids ages four and younger have dipped slightly but are growing overall in more than a dozen states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest report on January 16.
Public health
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

NHS 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.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Virus Is Rising Exponentially This Month

We see the percentage of outpatients' visits for influenza-like illnesses (proven influenza cases and not tested but similar cases) in 2025 and the beginning of 2026, compared to the last few years. The current outbreak is represented by a dark red line that is higher than in previous years and is expected to continue rising with the start of school this week.
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Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Be Declared Honorary Virus

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is celebrated by viruses for promoting childhood diseases by opposing vaccination, altering vaccine schedules, and enabling disease spread.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Katie Miller Boasts Her Child Is Not Vaccinated At All': I Could Put Dirt In His Mouth and He Will Not Get Ill'

Katie Miller and Jenny McCarthy claimed unvaccinated children appear healthier and require less medical care than vaccinated children.
Public health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

3 Mass. children have died from flu this season, DPH says

Massachusetts faces an early, severe influenza surge with multiple adult and pediatric deaths and strained hospitals; vaccination is urged for at-risk groups and the public.
Public health
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Turns Out There Are Side Benefits to Getting Vaccinated

Vaccinations, including flu and shingles vaccines, are associated with reduced dementia risk and potential broader cognitive benefits in older adults.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is it true that going out when it is chilly can make you catch a cold?

Winter increases respiratory virus spread primarily because people spend more time indoors with poorer ventilation and closer contact, not simply cold air.
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