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WHO's Global COVID-19 epidemiological update --new cases up in August

Thu, 2024-09-19 10:22 — mike kraft

COVID-19 epidemiological update – 17 September 2024 Edition 171

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Globally, during the 28-day period (22 July to 18 August 2024), the number of new cases and deaths increased by 23% and 44% compared to the previous 28-day period (24 June to 18 August 2024), with 238 000 new cases reported across 91 (39%) countries and about 4400 new fatalities reported across 35 (15%) countries, respectively. As of 22 July to 18 August 2024, over 776 million confirmed cases and more than seven million deaths have been reported globally since the beginning of pandemic.

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Global Climate change impact as seen in AP photos

Wed, 2024-09-18 13:47 — mike kraft

AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe The hallmarks of climate change — extreme heat and drought; larger, more intense wildfires and supercharged hurricanes, typhoons and rainstorms that lead to catastrophic flooding — are being seen and felt around the globe. AP News

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COVID-19 rates oscillate every six months in the US -- new study

Wed, 2024-09-18 12:47 — mike kraft

COVID-19 rates oscillate every six months in the US, new study shows COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have shown unexpected oscillating waves every six months between the southern states and the northern states and, to a lesser degree, from east to west, according to research ... University of Pittsburgh Medical Xpress

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New XEC Covid Variant Spreads To 27 Countries

Wed, 2024-09-18 12:40 — mike kraft

New XEC Covid Variant Spreads To 27 Countries, Here's What We Know So Far Scientists have warned that a "more contagious" variant of Covid-19, dubbed XEC, is spreading more rapidly across Europe and could soon become the dominant strain. NDTV.com

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Virus that causes paralyzing illness among children is spiking in the U.S. --wastewater data

Tue, 2024-09-17 11:06 — mike kraft

Virus that causes paralyzing illness is spiking in the U.S., wastewater data shows The enterovirus D68 that sometimes paralyzes children is spreading in the U.S., raising worries about a possible rise in polio-like illnesses. Yahoo News

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New and more contageous Covid XEC variant starting to spread in Europe

Mon, 2024-09-16 10:10 — mike kraft

Scientists have warned that a “more contagious” variant of the Covid virus, dubbed XEC, is starting to spread more rapidly across Europe and could soon become the dominant strain.

“At this juncture, the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs next,” Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, said in a post on X on Sunday....

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About half of Americans plan to skip COVID and flu shots--"very concerning" --says medical speciaist .

Fri, 2024-09-13 17:45 — mike kraft

About half of Americans plan to skip COVID and flu shots. A doctor explains why that is "very concerning." It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said. CBS News

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Three studies guage flu, COVID vaccine reluctance, and impact of mental illness on getting vaccinated

Fri, 2024-09-13 11:13 — mike kraft

3 studies uncover flu, COVID vaccine reluctance, impact of mental illness on uptake Three new observational studies on influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake find that more than a third of US adults say they don't need any vaccines, 64% of French healthcare workers got the flu shot but not the COVID vaccine in 2022-2023, and psychiatric illness is tied to a significantly higher likelihood of receiving a flu vaccine but lower odds of getting a COVID vaccine. CIDRAP

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The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu; Missouri case still a mystery

Fri, 2024-09-13 10:48 — mike kraft

The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried | CNN With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus could rise — and they’re taking steps to prevent the creation of a hybrid flu virus that could more easily infect humans. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Experts' recomendations for getting vaccines this autumn

Fri, 2024-09-13 10:21 — mike kraft

Thinking about fall vaccines? Doctors say there's no time like the present Your guide to what vaccines you should get and when to get them. PBS News

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Experts who spoke with PBS News say regular vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect yourself against respiratory diseases, including COVID, flu and RSV. Here’s what to know about the vaccinations they recommend adults and children prioritize getting this fall.

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