Possible human case of bird flu in Central California: They work at an infected dairy
The California Department of Public Health is tracking a possible case of human bird flu originating in the Central Valley.
Oct 4, 2024
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Eye Diseases: News and Research on Conjunctivitis
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Bird flu outbreaks die down, but Colorado keeps monitoring cows and poultry
Colorado's outbreak of avian flu in poultry and dairy cattle seems to have died down, though the state continues to monitor farms for signs of the virus.
Sep 17, 2024
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US measles cases are already triple those of last year
With five months still to go, the number of U.S. measles cases reported so far this year has already triple that of all the cases seen in the country last year, federal health officials report.
Jul 29, 2024
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How researchers are helping predict the outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms
Less than a year ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded a disease prediction center at Northeastern University called EPISTORM: The Center for Advanced Epidemic Analytics and Predictive Modeling Technology.
Jul 24, 2024
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Q&A: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely
Several people started to develop concerning symptoms after working with dairy cows, adding to headlines that had already become worrisome.
Jul 23, 2024
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The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue
Ultra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?
Jul 17, 2024
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Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, fourth person linked to outbreak
A fourth farm worker has been infected with bird flu in the growing outbreak linked to dairy cows, health officials reported Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2024
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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday.
Jun 28, 2024
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Azithromycin: How to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children
Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Researcher: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous
Bird flu poses a massive threat, and the potential for a catastrophic new pandemic is imminent. We still have a chance to stop a possible humanitarian disaster, but only if we get to work urgently, carefully and aggressively.
Jun 13, 2024
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