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ST. PAUL, MN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global public health emergency in response to an escalating mpox outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and spreading to other African nations. This declaration aims to secure more funding for response efforts and to prompt swift governmental action to control the disease.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert in response to an ongoing mpox outbreak in Central African involving a strain of the virus that causes more severe infections. The CDC said Wednesday it was issuing a health alert to provide “additional information” about the...

CDC warns of more severe mpox strain spreading in Central Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently declared a highly contagious and severe strain of mpox a global health emergency. The declaration was posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus following a meeting with health advisers. "Today, the Emergency Committee on mpox met...

Mpox Is Now a Global Health Emergency; Here’s How To Protect Your Family From the Virus

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STOCKHOLM/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Global health officials on Thursday confirmed an infection with a new strain of the mpox virus in Sweden and linked it to a growing outbreak in Africa, the first sign of its spread outside the continent a day after the World Health Organization declared the disease a global public health emergency.

WHO confirms first case of new mpox strain outside Africa as outbreak spreads

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Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.

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The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

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The U.S. is experiencing its largest wave of COVID-19 cases since January. CDC data shows the increase across regions; we break it down.

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Last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a health alert due to a significant uptick in parvovirus B19 cases and the presence of associated antibodies. Parvovirus B19 is also known as Fifth disease or "slapped cheek syndrome" because of the characteristic facial rash. William Schaffner, MD, a professor...

CDC Issues Alert for Parvovirus B19 Uptick. What Are the Symptoms and Who's Most at Risk?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory as the parvovirus B19 respiratory disease is spreading across the United States. In an August 13 press release, the CDC said it was issuing a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to “notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.”

Pic: Highly contagious disease spreading in the US, CDC warns

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You’ve probably heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Let’s tweak that a bit—how about making some lemon water instead?. Though lemons are often associated with the sweet taste of lemonade (thanks to all that added sugar), here’s an important fact: “Lemons are [actually] one of the lowest-sugar fruits,” says Julia Zumpano, RD, LD, a clinical registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition. She notes that as flu season approaches, it’s good to remember that lemons are packed with Vitamin C to help boost your immune system. They’re also low in calories and carbohydrates, and they even contain fiber.

I Drank Lemon Water Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      The CDC has warned about an uptick in cases of human parvovirus B19, also known as "fifth" or "slapped cheek" disease.The proportion of people with IgM antibodies, which indicate that someone was recently infected, have jumped from 3% to 10%, according to the agency.While most people with symptoms experience a mild infection, pregnant or immunocompromised people are at increased risk of developing more serious symptoms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert warning about a jump in cases of human parvovirus...

'Slapped Cheek' Virus: CDC Issues Warning Over Spike in Human Parvovirus Cases

Dengue is a viral infection that’s on the rise, with many countries reporting a record number of cases this year. “Dengue is the most prevalent mosquito-transmitted pathogen in the world, with 400 million infections globally each year,” says Bobby Brooke Herrera, Ph.D., assistant professor, Rutgers Global Health Institute, and assistant professor, department of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. “It’s most localized to the tropics and subtropics around the equatorial belt.”

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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a health alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said it has received reports of higher test positivity rates for parvovirus B19 in recent months: The proportion of people with antibodies indicating recent infection, which fell below 3 percent from 2022 to 2024, spiked to 10 percent in June.

CDC Warns of Resurgence of Parvovirus B19

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A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the highest levels seen in the U.S. for years. At least 259 pertussis cases were reported during the first week into August, the CDC now tallies, up from 215 weekly cases towards the end of June. Pennsylvania has reported 1,489 cases so far this year, the most of any state. New York has reported the next largest total of cases, at 1,266 infections.The increase comes as CDC officials have been warning for months of...

Whooping cough is spreading nationwide. Here's what to know.

A seasonal respiratory virus named parvovirus B19 – sometimes also called fifth disease – is increasing in activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday.

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

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Why the latest mpox outbreak is raising alarm among health experts

Health experts have warned of the \"many unknowns\" surrounding the latest outbreak — and in particular a new subvariant — which could make it harder to...

Health experts have warned of the "many unknowns" surrounding the latest outbreak — and in particular a new subvariant — which could make it harder to...

Why the latest mpox outbreak is raising alarm among health experts

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