Why fewer kids are getting vaccinated in Florida — and how that could affect outbreaks
In Florida, the number of kindergartners with mandatory vaccinations decreased to 88% in the 2023-24 school year from 94% in ...
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Flu is on the rise in Florida—and here's what doctors say
although in South Florida, the virus tends to circulate year-round. Currently, the entire state is in RSV season. The CDC says that while RSV remains elevated, it's declining in most areas of the ...
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Flu-related ER visits high as CDC ends vaccination campaign: 5 notes
according to the latest CDC data. COVID-19 visits were low and RSV-related visits were moderate. Fourteen states reported "high" respiratory virus activity: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska ...
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South Shore Health emergency department 'inundated': Flu cases increasing in Massachusetts
Hospitals are overwhelmed with flu patients, with South Shore Health reporting 44 hospitalizations, including five in critical care. The CDC estimates over 29 million flu infections this season ...
Under the microscope: Looking at B.C.'s wastewater surveillance for viruses
Testing wastewater for diseases and viral activity gained prominence during the pandemic, but scientists are concerned that funding for such work could be threatened.Monitoring wastewater for ...
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Flu tracker says Mississippi is having the most flu activity in US. What you should know
The CDC also recommends the COVID-19 vaccine and following booster shots for anyone older than six months, and the the RSV vaccine can be given to babies ... Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect ...
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‘Everybody is getting sick.’ Flu is on the rise in Florida — and here’s what doctors say
although in South Florida, the virus tends to circulate year-round. Currently, the entire state is in RSV season. The CDC says that while RSV remains elevated, it’s declining in most areas of ...
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Health Experts Reveal How They Stay Informed After Trump's Government Cuts — And How You Can, Too
Kennedy Jr. — who has a history of spreading anti-vaccine conspiracy theories— is the secretary of Health and Human Services, ...
Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Doctor visits and hospitalizations for flu have hit a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Experts discuss influenza trends, symptoms and how to stay safe.
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Bird Flu Vaccine Stocks: 8 Companies Developing H5N1 Vaccines
Life science companies developing bird flu vaccines are gaining attention as the avian influenza subtype H5N1 becomes an ...
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CDC team assisting with Texas measles outbreak as case total rises
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today that its investigators are partnering ... The number of affected counties, located in the state’s South Plains area in the west, ...
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Nirsevimab estimated at 64% to 74% effective against poor RSV outcomes in infants
The monoclonal antibody nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is 64% to 74% effective against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outcomes in infants ... The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...