EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases
The world's deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It's the mosquito.
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Infections: News and Research on Togaviridae Infections
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A rare but deadly mosquito virus infection has Massachusetts towns urging vigilance
A rare but deadly disease spread by mosquitoes has one town in Massachusetts closing its parks and fields each evening. Four other towns are urging people to avoid going outdoors at night.
Aug 25, 2024
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Are you at risk for dengue? Are Miami mosquitoes a danger? Here are the warning signs
No one likes mosquito season. And some of these bloodsuckers can be more than just a nuisance. Mosquitoes can transmit disease.
Jul 3, 2024
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Local disparities may prevent national vaccination efforts for rubella
When public health officials make policies about when and how vaccination programs are implemented, they must weigh the benefits and risks of how infectious diseases spread throughout the country. However, these analyses ...
May 29, 2024
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Microarray patches safe and effective for vaccinating children, trial shows
A Phase I/II randomized trial compared results from the measles and rubella vaccine delivered by a microarray patch, a small sticking plaster-like device with an array of microscopic projections that painlessly penetrate ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases
U.K. health officials on Monday urged millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade.
Mar 27, 2024
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Race is on to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free
France is scrambling to make sure that that virus-carrying tiger mosquitos, a growing menace in Europe, don't spoil the Paris Olympics for athletes and fans, with millions of visitors due in the French capital for the summer ...
Mar 24, 2024
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South American cities release mosquitoes to stem disease
When Waldeir Barbosa da Silva explained to his family that he was going to release hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes into the open, infected with a bacterium, they were surprised.
Feb 6, 2024
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Measles vaccine uptake must increase in UK, says expert
Following an increase in reported cases of measles across the U.K., the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has declared a national incident and initiated a public campaign to increase childhood vaccination against the disease.
Feb 5, 2024
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Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases
U.K. health officials on Monday urged millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade.
Jan 22, 2024
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