Health
'Who needs a flu shot?—not me'
"There has been a little flu, but there will be more...we have not seen the worst of it, flu usually peaks in February," said an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer in January.
Feb 8, 2017
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Vaccination
COVID-19 public health messages have been all over the place—but researchers can do better
Persuading people to get a COVID-19 vaccine remains a challenge even as more than a 120 million people in the U.S. have received at least one dose.
Apr 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New H7N9 bird flu deaths reported in China
China has reported two new deaths from the H7N9 bird flu virus, state media said, as the disease returns following an outbreak last year.
Jan 14, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China steps up response to bird flu cases (Update)
Cities in eastern China where an H7N9 bird flu outbreak has killed six people moved Saturday to prevent the virus from spreading by banning live poultry trade and culling fowl.
Apr 6, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China denies vaccine killed babies: report
China's health authorities have found no link between a hepatitis B vaccine and the deaths of 17 children shortly after they were immunised, state media reported Friday.
Jan 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Having difficult holiday conversations about COVID-19
December is traditionally a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. But the COVID-19 pandemic will make this season difficult for many, as health experts recommend staying ...
Dec 14, 2020
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Asia cracks down on virus 'fake news'
Hundreds of people have been arrested across Asia for posting purported false coronavirus information, according to an AFP investigation, deepening concerns that growing government efforts to combat "fake news" will target ...
Apr 10, 2020
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China reports fifth H7N9 bird flu death (Update 2)
A new strain of bird flu has claimed two more lives in China's business capital of Shanghai, taking the total number of human deaths attributed to the H7N9 virus to five, state media said Thursday.
Apr 4, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
SARS-like virus kills two more in Saudi
A new SARS-like virus has killed two more people in Saudi Arabia, taking the number of deaths from the coronavirus that the kingdom has announced to seven in one week, the health ministry said.
May 6, 2013
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Health
Health news stories on local television news broadcasts are too short, researcher says
Previous research has shown that the most popular way Americans get their health news is by watching local television broadcasts. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri School of Journalism have found that while local ...
Oct 21, 2013
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