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Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County, health officials warn
A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los…
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Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine?
With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get the influenza vaccine? For…
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Superbugs due to antibiotic resistance could kill 39 million people by 2050, large study finds
Resistance to antibiotics has led to one million worldwide deaths each year since 1990, for a total of…
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'Vaccine fatigue' blamed as roughly half of people in US will skip COVID and flu shots this year
A growing number of U.S. adults are hesitant to get recommended vaccines this fall, a new survey found.…
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Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever: ‘Most invasive species’
As dengue fever continues to spread throughout Europe, experts are blaming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit.…
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COVID-flu combo vaccine shows ‘positive’ results in phase 3 trials, Moderna says: A 'two-for' option
A combination COVID-influenza vaccine is apparently one step closer to hitting the market. Moderna, which is developing the…
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Bird flu-infected cows have died in 5 states as experts closely monitor the disease
Dairy cows infected with avian flu in five U.S. states have died or been slaughtered by farmers because…
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Rare, sexually transmitted ringworm reported in NYC
Health officials are warning about a new case of ringworm likely spread through sex that has been reported…
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WHO confirms first human death from A(H5N2) bird flu
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday a death was caused by the first laboratory-confirmed human case of…
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Best-selling author says Americans getting sicker every year as companies reap profits: 'Devil's bargain'
A doctor and best-selling author sounded the alarm on rising disease rates in the U.S., arguing Americans are…