(Precision Vaccinations News) — The Lancet Infectious Diseases recently published a commentary emphasizing that the chikungunya virus is one of the most neglected arboviral diseases globally, with cases detected in 110 countries. Chikungunya's impact on people's health has been significant. Public health authorities in the Region of the Americas...

Vaccination Prevents Most Chikungunya Cases

Everyday Health

It offers protection against more types of infection than the old version. Updated recommendations say it's now the preferred option.

CDC Recommends the New Pneumonia Vaccine for High-Risk Adults

While a new report shows childhood vaccination saved over a million lives and averted half a billion cases of disease during the past 30 years, a new poll finds Americans give less importance to immunization for children. From the beginning of the Vaccines for Children program in 1994 until 2023,...

Childhood vaccination saved more than 1 million lives CDC finds

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(Family Features) As health needs evolve throughout life, it can be easy to forget how crucial vaccinations can be for protecting against preventable diseases. Many associate vaccines with childhood, remembering the series of shots received during early school years. However, vaccination importance extends far beyond adolescence.

Stay Protected: Understanding the need for vaccines throughout your life

USA TODAY

COVID-19 samples detected in wastewater have reached high numbers in regions across the United States.

Summer COVID levels are on the rise: Track the spread by region

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.”

7 Symptoms of Dengue to Watch For, According to Experts

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They’ll be carrying germs, too. These viruses and bacteria will be agents that cause the common cold, influenza, norovirus, COVID-19, strep throat and more. There’s a reason why boxes of tissues and sanitizing wipes show up on most school supply lists.

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school — here’s what you can do about it

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Verywell Health

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus that causes high fever and muscle and joint pain. The virus is common in tropical climates and is only transmitted by mosquitos. However, dengue fever cases have doubled in the last year globally, and are on the rise in the continental United States. You...

What to Know About Dengue Fever As It Spreads in the U.S.

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More than half of U.S. states are reporting 'very high' levels of COVID activity, according to wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Over half of US states reporting 'very high' COVID activity levels, CDC data shows

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Good afternoon everyone. We continue to have beautiful conditions in the Northeast courtesy of strong high pressure keeping a stationary front well to our south. That front will eventually make it back as a warm front, then a sweeping cold front will help protect the Northeast and East Coast as a whole from what-will-be Hurricane Ernesto.

Severe Weather May Spawn Derecho-Type System Across Parts of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin

Mohamed Bassyouni has helped develop vaccines. He also has felt the pernicious effects of vaccine hesitancy, he writes.

Opinion: I’m a vaccine scientist. The devastating impacts of vaccine hesitancy have touched my life too

Heterogenous presentation of atopic dermatitis can present a challenge to correct diagnosis. How often do patients present to your clinic who have been misdiagnosed?

Heterogenous Presentation of Atopic Dermatitis

An overview of the complex relationships between herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus and HIV. Chronic viral infections from diseases such as between herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can have a serious impact on those with immune systems already compromised by HIV, according to a session held today at the International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany. The session featured three speakers who discussed each of these diseases.

Chronic Viral Infections Common in Those with HIV | AIDS 2024

ADHD is a very common diagnosis in children and adolescents. (Adults can have it, too). So, many families have questions. They want to know whether there are natural ways to soothe the ADHD brain without relying solely on meds. Luckily, there are natural solutions that may help with ADHD symptoms.

Natural Remedies for ADHD in Children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world’s first nasal spray drug, neffy (epinephrine nasal spray), for the treatment of Type I anaphylaxis. Approved on August 9, 2024, this adrenaline nasal spray offers a new option for treating severe allergic reactions in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg. Further, this approval introduces a significant alternative for patients who delay treatment due to an aversion to injections.

The First-Ever Nasal Spray for Anaphylactic Shock Gets FDA Approval

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

LiveScience

These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, leaving doctors scrambling to help patients who are infected.

10 of the deadliest superbugs that scientists are worried about

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome can be a challenging experience for those who have used these medications for anxiety, insomnia, or other conditions. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, including anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, and even seizures. Understanding the facts about this syndrome is crucial for anyone considering stopping benzodiazepines. Did you know that withdrawal can last from a few weeks to several months? Gradual tapering under medical supervision is often recommended to minimize symptoms. Awareness of potential withdrawal effects can help in planning a safe discontinuation. Let's explore 20 essential facts about benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome to better understand what to expect and how to manage it effectively.

20 Facts About Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome

Atlanta (Precision Vaccinations News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued Health Alert Network Health Advisory (CDCHAN-00514) confirming increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States and Europe. Parvovirus B19 is a seasonal respiratory virus transmitted through respiratory droplets by people with symptomatic or asymptomatic...

40% of Children Infected with Human Parvovirus B19

The Independent

A mother whose two children were admitted to hospital after contracting a respiratory virus has urged pregnant women to accept a new NHS vaccine.Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to severe lung infections such as pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis and, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is a leading cause of infant mortality globally.According to the agency, the virus infects around 90% of children in their first two years of life.Christine Burlison’s daughter Aria was just 11 days old when she was admitted to hospital after she began struggling to breathe.Doctors said she had developed bronchiolitis, a blocking...

Mother urges pregnant women to have jab to prevent respiratory virus in children

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Measles Vaccine Failure is Minuscule

Atlanta (Precision Vaccinations News) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published an early release (Volume 30, Number 9—September 2024) review of 14...

Measles Vaccine Failure is Minuscule

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