Atlanta (Precision Vaccinations News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the global incidence of dengue this year is the highest in recent history, with about 100 countries reporting higher-than-usual dengue case numbers. For example, in the Region of the Americas, more than 9.7 million dengue cases...

Dengue Outbreak Alert Issued for the U.S.

The Hill

Federal health officials warned doctors around the U.S. this week to look out for signs patients may have dengue fever, a virus spread by mosquitoes that's surging worldwide. Cases in the U.S. are three times higher than this time last year.

Dengue fever map: Where the mosquito-driven disease is confirmed, spreading fastest

New York Post

A British content creator on vacation in Bali thought she had come down with the flu — but she had actually contracted dengue fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that can be fatal if left untreated.

“I genuinely thought I had the flu, and I was expecting it to go fairly quickly,” Emma Cox, 27, told the Daily Mail on Thursday.

There’s been a record surge in dengue cases in Latin America and the Caribbean, while Europe is also experiencing a spike. France is doing what it can to prevent an outbreak at the Paris Olympics, which starts next month.



Nearly 2,000 dengue...

I thought I had come down with the flu on vacation — it was dengue fever

Massachusetts State

Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Cases of dengue fever, a viral infection caused by infected mosquitoes, are surging in the U.S. amid warnings from federal health officials to be alert for the disease. According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 100 to 400 million infections each year worldwide, and it’s usually…

Dengue fever cases are rising in the US: What is it?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The US Sun

A SEXUALLY transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the US. The infection, called trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), has also been on the rise in Europe. Ringworm, sometimes referred to as jock itch when it affects the groin, is a mould-like...

First cases of ‘highly-contagious’ fungal ringworm that causes horror rash identified in holiday hotspots

The Independent

The UK’s public health authority has sounded the alarm over E-coli poisoning after an outbreak of more than 100 cases reported in less than two weeks. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday that it is likely the outbreak is linked to “a nationally distributed food item or multiple food items.” It said there is no evidence the outbreak is linked to open farms, drinking water, or swimming in contaminated seawater, lakes or rivers. The health authority confirmed there have been 113 confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E-coli (STEC), associated with the outbreak, since 25 May. 81 cases...

Urgent E coli health warning as more than 100 cases linked to ‘nationally distributed’ food

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Mirror US

A 59-year-old man from Mexico with several pre-existing health issues has died after contracting a new strain of bird flu called H5N2, different from H5N1

First person dead of new bird flu strain had symptoms of diarrhea and fever before succumbing to virus

Houston, TX

Hattiesburg, MS

Mississippi News Group

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Hattiesburg Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Marcus "MJ" Daniels, Jr., charging each with capital murder according to a press release from the Hattiesburg Police.

Multiple teens arrested on Capital Murder charge following death of MJ Daniels

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

A dry cough feels like a tickle in the back of your throat. It occurs as a natural reflex when inflammation or irritation affects your airway. A dry cough is also called a unproductive cough because it does not produce phlegm or mucus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

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A woman dubbed the “world’s hottest” scientist has shared her diagnosis of a potentially “deadly” mosquito-borne disease.

In a video on Instagram, ecologist Rosie Moore told her 192,000 followers she had contracted dengue fever while traveling in South America.

Dengue is a viral infection spread by two species of mosquito that manifests in flu-like symptoms, including sudden fever (that can last for as long as six days), severe headaches, swollen glands, extreme fatigue, and a faint red rash on the upper body. While severe dengue fever is rare, complications can be fatal.

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‘World’s hottest’ scientist Rosie Moore diagnosed with ‘deadly’ disease

Insider

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rare but deadly. Since there is no vaccine, health experts suggest knowing the symptoms to watch for.

A sudden spike in cases of a rare infection often linked to flesh-eating bacteria is happening in Japan

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

THURSDAY, June 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A 59-year-old person in Mexico is the first human in the world known to be infected with the H5N2 strain of avian flu, and the patient died of complications linked to the illness, the World Health Organization reported Wednesday. H5N1 and H5N2...

Patient in Mexico Dies From First Known Human Infection of H5N2 Strain of Bird Flu

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Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

(Precision Vaccinations News) — When the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a Health Advisory (CDCHAN-00511) on June 25, 2024, it indicated that dengue fever posed a health risk in southeastFlorida, New York, and Puerto Rico. However, according to new CDC data, Massachusetts has reported 50...

Dengue Outbreak Reaches Massachusetts

A panel of outside experts to the U.S. CDC narrowed its recommendation for use of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines in older adults this year and held off on recommending their use for adults under age 60. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on...

CDC advisors narrow age recommendation for RSV shots in U.S.

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Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after locally acquired cases detected

Two cases of dengue fever were found in the Florida Keys just two weeks after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a national advisory...

Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after locally acquired cases detected

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