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1st case of bird flu in pigs reported in US: What to know
The first case of H5N1 virus in a pig in the U.S. was detected, raising concerns for scientists and public health officials, The Washington Post reported Oct. 30. -
Lassa fever: 6 notes for clinicians
On Oct. 28, Iowa's health department confirmed the death of a middle-aged resident who contracted Lassa fever, a viral disease common in West Africa but rare in the U.S. -
Health groups protest California's plan to reduce maternal deaths
Dozens of maternal health organizations and advocates are pressuring the California surgeon general to stop the rollout of a plan aimed at reducing maternal mortality, The Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 29. -
Western North Carolina facing care access crisis in wake of Helene: 5 things to know
Western North Carolina is facing a healthcare crisis as communities struggle to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, The New York Times reported Oct. 28. -
US health departments falling short on bird flu surveillance
The CDC has confirmed 34 human bird flu cases in 2024, but the total number remains elusive as health departments struggle to track the outbreak, KFF Health News reported Oct. 25. -
Bird flu concerns escalate: 7 things to know
There are 31 confirmed cases of bird flu in the country, and experts are concerned that cases may continue to rise, giving opportunities for the flu to mutate, The New York Times reported Oct. 24. -
CDC recommends 2 COVID shots a year for older adults
On Oct. 23, the CDC updated its timeline recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines. -
XEC poised to become dominant COVID variant: Preprint study
COVID-19 variant is expected to surpass KP.3.1.1 as the most dominant circulating variant, according to a preprint study from researchers at universities in Japan and the United Kingdom. -
Flesh-eating bacteria cases hit record in Florida in wake of Helene
Florida is experiencing a surge in flesh-eating bacteria cases weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, USA Today reported Oct. 22. -
3 respiratory illnesses on the rise: 5 things to know
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus and XEC cases are on the rise, according to the CDC. -
Infections raise dementia risk, new study suggests: 3 notes
Common infections such as the flu and respiratory tract infections may increase the risk of dementia years later, according to a new study published in Nature Aging. -
In 2 weeks, XEC jumps from 5th to 2nd most dominant COVID variant
As COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 remains the top circulating variant in the U.S., XEC has climbed from the fifth to second most dominant variant, according to CDC data. -
A 'secondary medical surge' coming post-hurricanes
Hospitals are bracing for a "secondary medical surge" following flooding from Hurricane Helene and Milton — infections — North Carolina Health News reported Oct. 12. -
Marburg outbreak tied to Rwanda hospital; US risk is low
As of Oct. 13, Rwanda has confirmed 61 cases of Marburg virus infections and 14 deaths from the rare hemorrhagic fever. On Oct. 14, the United States began screening travelers who were recently in Rwanda. -
3 health risk factors rising, falling
The share of adults participating in three of the most common health risk factors has shifted this year, with the rates of two of them, smoking tobacco and obesity, decreasing, USA Facts found. -
CDC unveils new way to track respiratory virus trends: 4 updates
The CDC on Oct. 4 released a new "community snapshot" feature to track respiratory virus activity across the country. -
Flu shot may be less effective this season, data suggests
Initial data from the Southern Hemisphere suggests that this year's flu shot may be less effective than past seasons if similar viruses are dominant in the U.S., the CDC said. -
Hospitals push flu shots ahead of virus season
Hospitals and health systems are working diligently to vaccinate community members and staff against influenza before virus season ramps up. -
XEC variant gains traction
After its detection in 28 countries, the CDC began tracking the proportions of COVID-19 variant XEC. -
White House unveils new efforts to curb gun violence: 3 healthcare takeaways
The Biden administration on Sept. 26 unveiled a suite of new efforts to combat gun violence, including directives to ensure healthcare providers are reimbursed for firearm safety counseling.
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