Infectious Disease - Page 68

November 13, 2024

Bird flu leaves teen in critical condition after country's first reported case

A teenager has been left in critical condition after contracting the first presumptive human case of avian influenza in Canada. Expert Sam Scarpino discusses the health risk and potential for spread.

November 11, 2024

Catholic woman fired for refusing COVID vaccine wins over $12M in Michigan court

A woman who was fired for refusing to comply with her employer's COVID-19 mandate due to her Catholic faith was awarded over $12 million by a Detroit jury.

November 11, 2024

Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized

The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.

November 2, 2024

An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first

Idaho's Southwest District Health, a regional public health department, appears to be the first in the country to be restricted from administering COVID-19 vaccines.

November 1, 2024

Anyone over 50 should be getting these 5 vaccines, doctors say

To help people 50 and older keep track of immunization guidance for their age group, Fox News Digital gathered insights from several infectious disease experts.

November 1, 2024

Biden-Harris administration failed to recoup $200B in fraudulent COVID loans, House committee says

The Republican majority staff of the House Committee on Small Business issued a report detailing accusations of widespread mismanagement of the COVID loan system.

October 31, 2024

Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Doctors weigh in on potential concerns.

October 31, 2024

Tuberculosis has overtaken COVID as world's deadliest infectious disease

Tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday announcement from the World Health Organization. Here's what you need to know.

October 31, 2024

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo referred to DOJ for prosecution by House subcommittee: report

A House subcommittee sent a referral letter to the Department of Justice that relates back to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's testimony on nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 30, 2024

Colorado teen suffering from kidney failure after eating McDonald's quarter pounders, lawyer says

A Colorado teen suffered severe health issues after eating quarter pounders during an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's, her lawyer says.