Tag: Infectious diseases

First Case of Severe H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in the United StatesThe United States has officially confirmed its first case of severe human infection with the H5N1 bird flu virus. The case was identified...

Flu Cases Overwhelm NHS with 95% Hospital Beds OccupiedThe NHS in England is currently facing an unprecedented surge in flu cases and norovirus outbreaks, with around 95% of hospital beds already occupied at the...

In a recent publication, journalists shed light on three crucial health topics: Bird Flu, Medicaid work requirements, and reproductive health research. These issues, though diverse, all play a significant role in shaping public health...

In the heart of New York City, Dr. Adam Ratner, a seasoned pediatric infectious diseases physician, is well-acquainted with the devastating impact of measles outbreaks on unvaccinated children and their families. The recent surge...

Tragedy Strikes: Measles Claims Life of Unvaccinated Adult in New MexicoIn a devastating turn of events, state health officials in New Mexico revealed on Thursday that an adult who had contracted measles has tragically...

Threats Loom for the Future of Public HealthThe recent decision by the Trump administration to reverse proposed cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) comes as a relief...

CDC Data Missing Amid Influenza Outbreaks - KFF Health NewsIn the midst of a severe flu season, which has already seen millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of...

Since 2022, there have been over 80 confirmed cases of domestic cats with avian flu, including barn cats on dairy farms, feral cats, and outdoor pets likely contracting the virus from hunting sick rodents...

House Cats and Bird Flu: A Growing Public Health ConcernIn 2022, over 80 domestic cats, along with various other mammals, have tested positive for bird flu. Most of these cases involved barn cats residing...