Infectious Disease - Page 69

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.

October 30, 2024

Rand Paul hits 'Biden/Harris CDC' over COVID-19 vaccine guidance for 6-month-olds

Sen. Rand Paul pointed to CDC guidance on child COVID-19 vaccinations, suggesting that people are "hesitant to believe" the agency's recommendations.

October 29, 2024

Lassa fever death reported in midwestern state, contact tracing begins

A middle-aged patient has died from Lassa fever, according to an alert from a state health department. Here's what you need to know about the rare, potentially deadly viral disease.

October 28, 2024

Bird flu update from Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst

With more human cases of H5N1 being identified, Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel offers thoughts on mutating strains, stockpiled vaccines and why people shouldn't panic.

October 25, 2024

Vaccines are 'community health tools,' says Dr. Marc Siegel

The doctor speaks about the importance of vaccinations among school-age children and whether people should get flu and COVID shots at the same time

October 24, 2024

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s burgers: How to spot the symptoms

A widespread E. coli outbreak has been linked to a McDonald’s product, according to the CDC. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

October 23, 2024

Illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds in Louisiana to rare TB strain, state sues Mayorkas, ICE

An illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds of people to a rare TB strain after being transferred to various ICE facilities, officials said.

October 23, 2024

Washington state officials identify four new cases of bird flu, as H5N1 outbreak spreads

Four agricultural workers in Washington state were recently diagnosed with avian influenza A (H5N1). The cases mark the first human infections of the disease under investigation in the state.

October 23, 2024

Vaccines for flu and COVID: Should you get both at the same time?

With September and October widely considered the best times to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19, some may wonder whether it’s OK to get both shots at the same time. Doctors shared insights.

October 22, 2024

'I love you': Longtime Harris ally has been friends with CCP group's top exec for over a decade

A longtime friend and mentee of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running for Congress in California, has been friends with a top executive of a CCP front group for over a decade.