N. Macedonia reports eighth West Nile virus death
North Macedonia confirmed Sunday its eighth death from West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection currently sweeping several European countries.
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Kids don't get sick in the fall because their immune systems are weakened, says specialist
In the weeks following the start of kindergarten and the school year, the number of respiratory infections among children increases significantly. Although many people suspect that this is due to a weakened immune system, ...
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Over 90% of people carry this virus—and it can cause more than chickenpox and shingles
New research published in Nature Reviews Disease Primers is shedding light on the surprisingly broad range of neurological and systemic diseases that can be caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the virus that causes chickenpox ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Netherlands says nine West Nile cases detected
Dutch health authorities said Thursday that nine cases of mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus had been registered in recent weeks after the agency had already reported one death from the disease.
Sep 3, 2026
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Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines—and highlight the science behind them—saying they hope to ease confusion ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Semen facilitates infection with mpox virus, study shows
The mpox virus used to be transmitted predominantly from animals to humans. In recent years, however, new virus variants have become increasingly capable of spreading from person to person. Researchers at Goethe University ...
Aug 31, 2026
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RSV admissions among infants fall sharply following vaccine rollout
Thousands of infants contract respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) every year. While most experience mild symptoms, the virus can cause severe breathing difficulties in newborns and young infants and may require hospital treatment. ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Early trials for 'common cold' vaccine offer encouraging signs
A vaccine designed to protect against rhinoviruses, which cause the great majority of common colds and exacerbate chronic respiratory illnesses, has shown encouraging early results in a phase 1 clinical trial. Initial findings ...
Aug 27, 2026
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Netherlands reports West Nile virus death
Dutch authorities said Wednesday that a patient had died from West Nile virus, which has seen a growing number of cases in Europe this year.
Aug 26, 2026
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North Macedonia registers fifth West Nile virus death
A fifth death connected to West Nile virus was registered Saturday in North Macedonia, which is conducting extensive fumigation against mosquitoes, the country's health authorities said.
Aug 23, 2026
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