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Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Medical experts say Africa faces worst cholera outbreak in 25 years

Africa is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, with about 300,000 cases and over 7,000 deaths in 2025.
#measles
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Measles outbreak and community exposure declared in Vaughan: health agency | CBC News

Measles exposure occurred at Becker's Convenience Store in Vaughan; potentially exposed people should confirm two vaccine doses, monitor symptoms through Sept. 23, and seek guidance.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

What to Know about Measles as the Outbreak in Texas Ends and the School Year Begins

Texas's large measles outbreak ended after infecting at least 762 people and killing two unvaccinated children, but risks persist due to low vaccination and travel.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Doctors Are Warning That This Super Contagious Virus Is Running Rampant

This fall, multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Wisconsin have reported outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease, a contagious virus that commonly infects children under 5 but can also cause symptoms in older kids and adults, too. "This year, [cases seem] to be out of control," said Dr. Allison Agwu, a professor of adult and pediatric infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Public health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Luke O'Neill: Should we be concerned about catching bird flu?

People can get the virus, but it's rare and occurs only in those with weak immune systems
Public health
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Vince Gilligan's Riveting "Pluribus" Is the Television Event of the Year | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

In the latest show from "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan, the crime genre gives way to a bewildering mix of science fiction and noir. Soaked in obvious inspirations from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" to less obvious expressions of James Ward Byrkit's "Coherence," Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series begins with Best-Selling author Carol Sturka ( Rhea Seehorn) reading the latest novel of her best-selling book series to a crowd of fans.
Television
#listeria
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Public health

Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to pasta meals expands to 15 states: Full list of products to avoid

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Public health

Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to pasta meals expands to 15 states: Full list of products to avoid

more#listeria
#salmonella
fromMail Online
5 months ago
SF food

Urgent multi-state recall for salads that could KILL

Urgent multi-state recall of salad products due to a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers.
SF food
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Urgent recall for cucumbers that could KILL or trigger severe illness

Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak; urgent recall issued for contaminated products leading to multiple illnesses.
SF food
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Urgent multi-state recall for salads that could KILL

Urgent multi-state recall of salad products due to a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers.
SF food
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Urgent recall for cucumbers that could KILL or trigger severe illness

Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak; urgent recall issued for contaminated products leading to multiple illnesses.
more#salmonella
#legionnaires-disease
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Public health

Legionnaires' disease leaves 1 dead, over 40 sick as outbreak spreads in London, Ont. | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Public health

Legionnaires' disease leaves 1 dead, over 40 sick as outbreak spreads in London, Ont. | CBC News

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Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak

Chikungunya fever has been confirmed in Taiwan, imported from southern China, where cases have surpassed 8,000 due to an unprecedented outbreak.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

Luke O'Neill: What you need to know about listeria, the hardy bacteria that is happy in the fridge

An outbreak of listeria linked to Ballymaguire Foods has led to one death and numerous infections, prompting a recall of 201 ready-made products.
Agriculture
fromCyclingnews
3 months ago

Tour de France stage 19 LIVE - Shortened 95km stage to La Plagne promises flat-out action

An outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle has disrupted the Tour de France, leading to stage 19 being shortened.
fromNature
5 months ago

Skyrocketing mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone raises fears of wider spread

The situation is so dire - the number of cases keeps increasing rapidly. Things are getting very challenging now.
Coronavirus
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Hepatitis A outbreak declared in L.A. County. 'We really have to get ahead of this'

Los Angeles County is facing a concerning outbreak of hepatitis A, with an alarming rise in cases among non-homeless individuals.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Warning over gruesome parasite causing 'bowel cancer-like' symptoms

An outbreak of cryptosporidium linked to a petting farm in Wales has infected at least 28 people.
Health officials are investigating the source and advising those affected to seek medical attention.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak

The Ministry of Health announced the milestone on Saturday via its official X account, calling it good news and confirming that 42 days had passed without new infections.
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