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Measles travel advisory issued by U.S. Government: update vaccinations

Wed, 2025-04-09 07:08 — mike kraft

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and Canada spark an urgent health advisory, travelers urged to update vaccinations before the spring and summer travel seasons - Travel And Tour World As the spring and summer travel season approaches, the U.S.

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Trump administration medical research cuts expand, raise concerns about brain drain

Wed, 2025-03-19 10:37 — mike kraft

Fallout from Trump research cuts expands across academia Experts predict university research could be forever changed, affecting work on treatments for conditions including cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Tina Reed Axios

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Measles spreads in Canada, concerns about low vaccnation rates in British Colombia

Tue, 2025-03-18 07:50 — mike kraft

Concern grows over low measles vaccination rates in parts of B.C. Scientists are raising the alarm over low measles vaccination rates in parts of B.C. as concern grows over outbreaks in Ontario and Texas.Health officials in Ontario say there have been 350 cases of the virus in the province since late October — with 173 of those infections reported within the last several weeks — and in late February, an unvaccinated Texas child lost their life in the first U.S. measles death since 2015.The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine — which is safe and highly effective Yahoo News

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Canada reports bird flu outbreak on a backyard farm

Tue, 2025-02-18 08:44 — mike kraft

Canada reports outbreak of H5N5 bird flu on backyard farm Canada has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 avian influenza on a non-commercial backyard layer poultry farm in the eastern part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Tuesday. Reuters Reuters

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Vaccinations and information key to combatting the intense flu season --expert

Tue, 2025-02-18 07:32 — mike kraft

Expert: Vaccinations, Information Key to Combating Intense Flu Season Advice from the head of the Infectious Diseases Society of America: Get a shot and don't censor government data. Steven Ross Johnson U.S. News & World Report

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New bird flu variant raises concern about Trump administration's cuts in information flow

Fri, 2025-02-07 08:10 — mike kraft

New bird flu variant in cattle adds to concerns about federal response under Trump The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding raises some worrying questions — and concerns over the Trump administration's muted response. NPR

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Wildfires: ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say

Mon, 2025-01-13 06:42 — mike kraft

As Wildfires Threaten Urban Areas Like Los Angeles, ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say - Inside Climate News As fires rage on in Los Angeles County, communities struggle to evacuate. Here’s what everyone should know as fire risks worsen nationwide. Kiley Price Inside Climate News

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Minnesota, Ontario, report highest number of whooping cough cases in more than a decade.

Mon, 2024-12-09 14:01 — mike kraft

Minnesota reports most whooping cough cases since 2012 The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting the highest number of whooping cough cases this December in more than a decade. Sarah Ritter StarTribune

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Countering climate change: How cities are becoming more climate resilient

Wed, 2024-11-20 06:50 — mike kraft

Five ways that cities are adapting to extreme heat Heat waves are more frequent and more intense, and city dwellers are being hit hardest. Here's how cities are becoming more resilient. Brian Banks Corporate Knights

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H5N1 bird flu virus in Canadian teenager displays mutations demonstrating virus’ risk

Tue, 2024-11-19 16:49 — mike kraft

H5N1 bird flu virus in Canadian teenager displays mutations demonstrating virus’ risk The H5N1 virus that infected a Canadian teen appears not to have spread, but it shows signs of mutation that makes flu virologists nervous. Helen Branswell STAT

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Measles travel advisory issued by U.S. Government: update vaccinations

Trump administration medical research cuts expand, raise concerns about brain drain

Measles spreads in Canada, concerns about low vaccnation rates in British Colombia

Canada reports bird flu outbreak on a backyard farm

Vaccinations and information key to combatting the intense flu season --expert

New bird flu variant raises concern about Trump administration's cuts in information flow

Wildfires: ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say

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