Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
As flu becomes more widespread, CDC pushes antiviral meds
In the midst of a worrisome flu season, health officials are pushing doctors to prescribe antiviral medicines more often.
Jan 9, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Taiwan reports H6N1 bird flu case
Taiwan on Friday reported what it said was the world's first ever human case of the H6N1 strain of bird flu, commonly found in poultry.
Jun 21, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Influenza human challenge study begins at NIH-sponsored clinical trial units
A clinical trial in which healthy adults will be deliberately infected with influenza virus under carefully controlled conditions is recruiting volunteers at four Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (VTEUs) supported by ...
Oct 24, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Philippines probing possible case of Chinese virus
The Philippines was probing on Tuesday its potential first case of the SARS-like virus that has infected hundreds in China, health authorities said.
Jan 21, 2020
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Pediatrics
Kids hospitalized for flu need antiviral meds right away: study
(HealthDay)—Kids near death because of severe flu infection have a better chance of survival if they are given antiviral medications early in their treatment, researchers say.
Nov 25, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both
At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced the panic and uncertainty that come with having mild COVID-like symptoms—such as a cough and sore throat—only to test negative day after day. With ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US warns meningitis cases could rise
US authorities have managed to contact most of the thousands of people exposed to the tainted drug blamed for a meningitis outbreak that has killed 14, but warned the number of infections could rise.
Oct 12, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Yosemite officials say 1,700 visitors risk disease
(AP)—The rustic tent cabins of Yosemite National Park—a favorite among families looking to rough it in one of America's most majestic settings—have become the scene of a public health crisis after two visitors died ...
Aug 29, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Brazil confirms Latin America's first coronavirus case
Brazil's health ministry said on Wednesday a Sao Paulo resident has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, the first case recorded in Latin America.
Feb 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu widespread across US for third straight week
Sick with the flu? You've got a lot of company.
Jan 26, 2018
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