Infectious Disease - Page 10

November 20

CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy

The CDC changed its stance on its vaccines and autism link after the Department of Health and Human Services launched a comprehensive assessment of potential autism causes.

November 20

Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season

Health experts warn this flu season could be unusually severe, with early spread and concerning H3N2 strain activity across the U.S. following Australia's worst flu season.

November 20

COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

Research links COVID vaccination to higher acute kidney injury risk within one year, though vaccinated people showed lower overall death rates from all causes.

November 19

Flu vaccine being 'less effective' this winter does not mean it won't work, doctor says

Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani explains how the H3N2 flu strain could affect the upcoming winter season on 'America Reports.'

November 19

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans.

November 17

VA to restore education benefits eligibility to veterans ousted under Biden-era COVID vaccine mandate

Following President Trump's executive order, the VA will restore GI Bill benefits to 899 veterans initially, with more cases under review for discharge upgrades.

November 13

Surge in whooping cough cases in southern state prompts health alerts

Texas reports nearly quadruple the whooping cough cases than last year, with over 3,500 infections. Health officials urge vaccination as pertussis spreads statewide.

November 7

Democrats hold the government hostage over subsidies Americans don’t want

Democrats are holding the government hostage over temporary COVID-era ACA subsidies that have led to widespread fraud and cost taxpayers $27 billion.

November 4

Gretchen Whitmer confronted on 'weird' COVID restrictions, says she did her best with poor information

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faced questions about her state's COVID-19 restrictions on Caleb Hammer's "Financial Audit" show, admitting policies were "weird" during the pandemic.

October 31

Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk

Viral infections trigger inflammation that raises heart disease risk, study finds. Vaccination against COVID, flu and shingles may help prevent cardiovascular complications.