Infectious Disease - Page 119

December 8, 2023

Millions of US adults have chronic fatigue syndrome, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report stating that 3.3 million U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome. The number is higher than estimated.

December 8, 2023

Baby killed, another brain damaged by infectious bacteria previously responsible for formula recall: report

A child in Kentucky is dead and an infant in Missouri is brain damaged after being infected with the dangerous bacteria cronobacter sakazakii this year, according to reports.

December 8, 2023

Virginia addresses delayed pandemic-related unemployment cases, aiming for completion by July 2024

The Virginia Employment Commission is moving forward in addressing a backlog of unemployment cases linked to the pandemic, according to Chief Deputy Commissioner Jeff Ryan.

December 7, 2023

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.

December 7, 2023

'100-day cough': Highly contagious infection that could fracture ribs soars 250% in UK

Health officials in the U.K. are warning the public about a sharp increase in whooping cough cases, a highly contagious bacterial infection that is dangerous for babies.

December 7, 2023

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

December 6, 2023

21 dead, 600 infected in Mali dengue outbreak

600 dengue fever cases have been counted in Mali, with 21 people confirmed by officials to have been killed by the mosquito-borne disease.

December 6, 2023

Randi Weingarten slapped with another fact-check by X after touting in-person learning post-COVID

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was slapped with another fact-check by X on Tuesday after she touted in-person learning post-COVID-19 pandemic.

December 3, 2023

Avian flu confirmed in California, 250,000 birds euthanized amid spread concerns

Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms in Sonoma County said they had to euthanize around 250,000 birds.

December 3, 2023

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

Childhood pneumonia cases are surging in the Netherlands and in China, health agencies have reported. Here's what we know so far about the mysterious increase in respiratory infections.