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Measles: Texas cases expand and new case reported in New Mexico

Wed, 2025-02-12 09:32 — mike kraft
10 new cases of measles reported in West Texas county and New Mexico Public health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of measles in western Texas has expanded, while a new case was confirmed nearby across state lines in New Mexico. AP News

 

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U.S. primary care less accessible during COVID, but some types of practice adapted more easily --study

Tue, 2025-02-11 17:11 — mike kraft
Primary care less accessible during COVID, but some practice types adapted more easily Several CDC pages have been taken down amid a move by the Trump administration to remove all language related to gender identity and LGBTQ issues. CIDRAP
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Analysis: Bird flu in the U.S. is a political problem as well as a health threat

Tue, 2025-02-11 11:40 — mike kraft
Avian flu in America is a political problem and a health threat Expensive omelettes are the least of it The Economist The Economist

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ANALYSIS: Is the Trump administration ready for bird flu?

Tue, 2025-02-11 11:06 — mike kraft
Is Trump Ready for Bird Flu? Most of his health picks are uninterested in using most of the tools that can limit the spread of infectious disease. Nicholas Florko The Atlantic

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Bird Flu: Nevada confirms state's first human case, in a dairy worker

Tue, 2025-02-11 10:47 — mike kraft
Nevada confirms state's first human case of bird flu in a dairy worker Nevada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday, after authorities last week reported a second strain of the virus in cows in the state. Reuters Reuters

 

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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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