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Public Health Experts Decry Louisiana's Ban on Vaccine Promotion

Doctors need to "stand up" for their patients' health, they say

Dec 20, 2024
A photo composite of viruses over the Louisiana state flag.
Flu Season Is Underway, as Cases Surge in Some Areas and Vaccinations Lag

Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week

Dec 20, 2024
A photo of a sign for flu vaccination outside of a grocery store in Glenview, Illinois., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
State Bars Health Workers From Pushing COVID Vax; Cold Deaths; Marburg Outbreak Ends

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Dec 20, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Flu-Like Mystery Disease in Congo Could Be More Than Just Malaria

After man dies with hemorrhagic fever symptoms, officials are thinking a virus is at work as well

Dec 19, 2024
A photo of the Panzi general Hospital, in southwestern Congo, Thursday, Nov 5, 2024.
U.S. Reports First Severe Case of Bird Flu

Patient in Louisiana had exposure to backyard poultry

Dec 18, 2024
A photo of chickens in the backyard of a house.
CDC Can't Confirm Suspected Bird Flu Case Tied to Raw Milk

California sample tests negative for all types of flu by the time it reaches federal lab

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of gallon jugs of raw milk.
Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

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Dec 16, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
RFK Jr.'s Lawyer Asked FDA to Pull Polio Vaccine; Pollution-VTE Link; H5N1 in Cats

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Dec 13, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
California Child May Have Bird Flu After Drinking Raw Milk

Case stands out for being outside the usual farm work setting

Dec 11, 2024
A photo of dairy cows being milked.
'Parasites Simply Had it Coming'; Second U.S. Kid With Bird Flu? Rx for Solar Power

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Dec 10, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
USDA Orders Nationwide Testing of Milk for Bird Flu

In an effort to stop the virus, testing will begin in six states on December 16

Dec 06, 2024
A photo of a researcher performing a rapid antigen test on milk from a dairy cow inoculated against bird flu.
A Mystery Illness Has Killed Dozens in Congo. WHO Experts Are Now Investigating.

"First diagnostics are leading us to think it is a respiratory disease," said the health minister

Dec 06, 2024
A view of the general Hospital Panzi in southwestern Congo, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2024.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed; Mystery Illness Kills 143; RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Water Biz

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Dec 04, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Bird Flu Virus Was Found in Raw Milk. What to Know About the Risks.

The bird flu has been spreading widely since March

Nov 29, 2024
Bottles of raw milk are displayed for sale at a store in Temecula, Calif.
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