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Measles: A new book urges parents not to underestimate the disease

Tue, 2025-02-11 10:30 — mike kraft
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health. NPR
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Why this season's flu cases are unusual

Tue, 2025-02-11 10:17 — mike kraft
Flu Cases Are Surging—Here’s Why This Season Is So Unusual Flu activity is high to very high in 43 states as of early February. Ed Cara Gizmodo
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U.S.Flu season is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years --CDC

Tue, 2025-02-11 10:07 — mike kraft
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years | CNN The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. CNN
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Federal Judge rules Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his previous order and must unfreeze federal funds

Mon, 2025-02-10 20:35 — mike kraft
Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending The Trump administration has appealed a judge’s ruling finding the White House had not fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and must release billions of dollars in funding. AP News
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Precautions needed to keep house cats from catching, spreading bird flu

Mon, 2025-02-10 19:24 — mike kraft
House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health - KFF Health News The current strain of bird flu is spreading from wildlife and livestock to house cats. To keep pets healthy, many virologists and veterinarians say, house cats shouldn’t eat raw food and should be kept indoors.
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Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals

Mon, 2025-02-10 19:11 — mike kraft
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals | CNN The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Measles cases grow in West Texas area with low vaccination rates

Mon, 2025-02-10 19:07 — mike kraft
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level. Deidre McPhillips CNN

 

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Des[ite court orders, Trump administration is still freezing government program funds

Mon, 2025-02-10 18:00 — mike kraft
Trump Administration Is Still Freezing Funds Despite Court Orders Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency. Jake Pearson,Anjeanette Damon ProPublica

 

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TB Outbreaks in Kansas and North Carolina

Mon, 2025-02-10 11:40 — mike kraft
There's a Massive Tuberculosis Outbreak in the US Kansas is experiencing one of the biggest outbreaks of tuberculosis ever recorded in the United States. luisprada VICE
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USAID freeze could be the most catastrophic for women and girls -- experts

Mon, 2025-02-10 11:10 — mike kraft
How USAID freeze could be the most catastrophic for women and girls “I fully expect to see an exponential increase in new HIV infections,” one expert said. Women and girls are more susceptible to HIV and malaria in many developing countries. NBC News

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