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Full Sequence of Missouri Patient's H5 Bird Flu May Not Be Available

Still, CDC officials say virus appears related to strain seen in dairy cows

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Circulating H5N1 Bird Flu Spotted by Wastewater Monitoring During Summer

Signal has generally trailed off, but more sensitive method showed virus lingering in Texas

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Questions Linger About Missouri Patient Who Contracted Bird Flu

Human-to-human transmission a key concern

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Missouri Patient Tests Positive for Bird Flu Despite No Known Exposure to Animals

Risk to general public remains low, CDC says

Which Vaccines Should You Get and Recommend This Fall?

Paul Offit, MD, talks about the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season

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RSV Vaccines Show High Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in Older Adults

Initial trials were not powered to assess efficacy against RSV-associated hospitalization

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With Only Gloves to Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu

Employers fail to provide PPE while concerns grow over undiagnosed cases

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Can Flu Antivirals Treat Severe Cases or Prevent Influenza?

Many questions remain unanswered due to weak data

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A Bird Flu Outbreak Is Spreading in U.S. Cows, Scientists Are Hunting for Answers

The National Animal Disease Center is currently testing a cow vaccine designed to stop the spread

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CDC Urges Updated COVID, Flu Vaccination in September or October

Agency predicts the respiratory virus season will be similar to last year

How Worried Should We Be About a Bird Flu Pandemic?

A "red flag" for virologists, but status quo for the general public for now

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Giving RSV and Flu Vaccines Together Led to Adequate Immune Responses

Co-administration generally safe, could reduce vaccine burden, researchers say

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Docs Should Start Getting Ready For Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season

Updated COVID vax coming soon, not too early to pre-order vaccines, CDC director says

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Mask Ban Approved; Magnesium and Sleep; Tenet Hospitals Sold

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Pneumonia Diagnoses Largely Inaccurate?

To some extent, it's to be expected, researchers note

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Bird Flu Cases Are Going Undetected, New Study Suggests

"I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about," researcher says

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In Bird Flu Fight, CDC Plans Seasonal Flu Shot Push for Farmworkers

Co-infection with seasonal influenza, H5N1 raises concerns about human adaptation, CDC says

Fauci Still Masks: Here's When and Why

Former NIAID director also discusses HIV and flu antivirals, his third COVID infection, and more

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Justice Ginsburg's Health Records Leaked; How Sinead O'Connor Died; H5N1 Stockpiles

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CDC鈥檚 Test for Bird Flu Works, but Has Issues

Researchers and lawmakers scrutinize how the agency is handling it

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Study Raises Questions About Key Features of H5N1 Infection in Cattle

It may not always produce mild illness, and asymptomatic animals can harbor virus

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Are Doctors Missing Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in People Who Drink Raw Milk?

What would the infection look like, and would doctors recognize it and test for it?

Nasal Sprays for Respiratory Infections; Paxlovid in COVID Prevention

Also in TTHealthWatch: diabetes in kids after COVID

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No Asymptomatic Bird Flu Infections in Dairy Farmworkers, Small Study Finds

But officials announce two more cases among farmworkers in Colorado

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IG Live July 19: Measles, Bird Flu, COVID, Oh My!

Experts unpack what recent outbreaks mean for public health

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Nasal Sprays Reduce Sick Days From Respiratory Illnesses in High-Risk Patients

Sprays and behavioral intervention also reduced antibiotic use in primary care

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U.S. Health Officials Confirm Four New Bird Flu Cases

Infections in Colorado poultry workers bring U.S. total to nine since 2022

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Should U.S. Farmworkers Get Bird Flu Shots? Some Experts Say Yes

Opinions remain divided while CDC continues wait-and-see approach

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Smartphone App Decreased Distracted Driving and Other Noteworthy Studies This Week

This piece is devoted to four exceptional papers in JAMA Network Open

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Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

Monoclonal antibody also reduced PICU admissions, need for ventilatory support

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Maternal RSV Vaccine Appears Safe, Real-World Study Finds

However, vaccine was associated with modest risk of maternal hypertensive disorders

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Another Person Tests Positive for Bird Flu, CDC Says

Colorado dairy worker becomes the fourth human case tied to dairy cattle outbreak

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Delirium During COVID Hospitalization Raises Disability, Cognitive Risks

At-risk older adults should be screened, referred early for rehabilitation, researcher urges

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Trump's False Comment; H5N1 Pandemic Unfolding in Slo-Mo? Researcher's Fraud Charge

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CDC Advisors Back Updated COVID, Flu Vaccines for the Fall

ACIP also votes to recommend new pneumococcal vaccine for adults

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ACIP Makes Changes to Adult RSV Vaccine Recommendations

Committee ditches shared decision-making, moves to risk-based approach

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More Evidence That Flu Is Linked to Heart Attacks

Of surprise was the finding that the risk was highest for patients without CAD hospitalization

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CDC Assists in Study Testing for Asymptomatic Bird Flu in Humans

Agency will explore spread, assess countermeasures, estimate risk of pandemic potential

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What's Driving Avian Influenza Virus Evolution? Human Food Systems

What we do next really matters

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'We're Flying Blind' on H5N1: Experts See Repeat of CDC's Missteps on COVID Testing

Agency not moving fast enough to remove barriers blocking clinical labs from testing, critics say

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