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Senior Biden administration officials said Friday that the United States is preparing for the possible arrival of a more severe version of mpox, which has taken off in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other countries in Africa resulting in more than 600 deaths there.

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US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline, but deaths increase

Mon, 2024-09-09 10:13 — mike kraft

US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline Though most indicators showed downward trends, deaths were up compared to the previous week. CIDRAP

The nation's COVID activity remains high, but there are more signs of decline in many areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest updates.

Test positivity showed another small decline and is at 16.4% nationally, but is higher in the Midwest and Middle Atlantic. Emergency department visits declined 10.2% from the previous week, but are still at the moderate level in some of the southeastern states....

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Economc problems: As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:37 — mike kraft

As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills - KFF Health News An increasing number of Americans struggle with energy poverty, the inability to adequately heat or cool one’s dwelling. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm as record-breaking heat sweeps the nation. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Advice on interpreting home COVID-19 tests --researchers

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:26 — mike kraft

Do At-Home COVID-19 Tests Still Work? What to know about the accuracy of rapid tests. AOL Staff AOL

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Worldwide cholera deaths rise sharply --WHO

Fri, 2024-09-06 09:52 — mike kraft

Global cholera deaths rise sharply The analysis also found high levels of community deaths in some countries, which highlights serious gaps in treatment. CIDRAP

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Forty-five countries reported cases last year, one more than in 2022. Though cases were up 13%, deaths rose 71% compared to the previous year. More than 4,000 people died from their infections from a disease that is preventable and treatable, the WHO said.

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Analysis: H5 influenza vaccines --What needs to be done to reduce the risk of a pandemic

Fri, 2024-09-06 09:45 — mike kraft

H5 influenza vaccines: What needs to be done to reduce the risk of a pandemic As the global threat of H5N1 influenza looms with outbreaks across species and continents including the U.S., three international vaccine and public health experts say it is time to fully resource and ... Science X Medical Xpress

As the global threat of H5N1 influenza looms with outbreaks across species and continents including the U.S., three international vaccine and public health experts say it is time to fully resource and support a robust strategy to address this and future potential pandemic influenza threats, including to consider voluntary vaccination for those now at exposure risk.

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