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Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines

Two flu vaccines are FDA-approved exclusively for people 65 and older, who are at higher risk of severe infection.

Fortune

Eggs recalled after multistate outbreak of salmonella infections

The egg recall was undertaken by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin, the CDC said

The Independent UK

First human case of bird flu not linked to animals reported in US

Case marks 14th human case of H5 bird flu overall in the US this year

The Independent UK

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Missouri sees first positive bird flu case without known animal contact

Also first time for someone with H5 virus to be hospitalized, and CDC says it is studying patient specimen more

The Guardian - US

Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals

Health officials say a hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or other animals

The Independent UK

California lawmakers announce legislation to fix the Tijuana River sewage crisis

The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act aims to address a situation that has led people to move out of the area

Latin Times

Teen Vaping Rates Hit 10-Year Low, CDC Reports

Recent CDC report shows a significant decline in teen vaping rates, highlighting the need for continued efforts to combat youth tobacco use.

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Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

Health officials warn that a rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs

The Independent UK

Medicare and gym memberships: Here's what's covered and what's not

The details matter—especially since many older Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, per the CDC.

Fortune

Health agencies scramble to prepare for new mpox strain - Roll Call

A new strain of mpox has public health officials preparing for the possibility of its spread in the United States.

Roll Call

Mythbusting: do citrus-based plants really repel mosquitoes?

Citronella, lemon eucalyptus, bog myrtle – is rubbing the oil of these zesty plants on your skin really going to keep biting bugs at bay?

Advnture

How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early years of the crisis were marked by a great deal of confusion over what caused the disease, who it affected…

The Conversation

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

New data reveals the virus has spread to endangered species in Antarctica – yet the H5N1’s risk to biodiversity, farming and human health is little explored

The Guardian - UK

New flu vaccines have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual shot

Depending on your age, overall health, and travel plans, the CDC may recommend you get a flu shot sooner rather than later.

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Antidepressant-linked overdose deaths in US have climbed for two decades

Number of US deaths involving antidepressants (5,863) in a year on par with those involving heroin (5,871)

LiveScience

New York resident dies of eastern equine encephalitis — what is it?

Recent cases of a viral illness nicknamed "triple E" have occurred in New England. Here's what you should know about the disease.

Fortune

Sleeping in on weekends could cut your risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new study shows

The National Sleep Foundation, however, warns that too much sleeping in could be harmful to your health.

LiveScience

Listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meat hospitalizes 57, kills 9

Listeria infections tied to the consumption of sliced deli meat have recently hospitalized almost 60 Americans.

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What to know about Oropouche virus — the deadly fever that has reached the U.S.

Cases of "sloth virus" have been reported in the U.S. and Europe for the first time. But what is it?

The Conversation

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness.

The Times of India

What is EEE virus? Why is it a big health concern these days?

Northeastern US is seeing an uptick in several cases of Triple E mosquito virus or the EEE virus. The US has recorded the first death of this year due to this virus; a 41 year old from New Hampshire has died after contracting this viral infection.

Roll Call

CDC sees link between overdoses, other mental health disorders - Roll Call

Nearly a quarter of those who died from drug overdoses in 2022 also had a separate mental health disorder, study finds.

Fortune

New COVID vaccines are here. What to know about 2024–25 shots as summer surge continues

Citing skyrocketing COVID spread, the FDA announced in late August that it had approved Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax vaccines early.

The Independent UK

Death toll reaches nine in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat

The problem was discovered when a Boar’s Head liverwurst sample tested positive for listeria

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Man Chooses Mom Over Wife And Their Daughter, Makes Wife Seriously Question Their Future

Chickenpox is one of those diseases almost everyone has had. Still, it's not very pleasant to have it, and for newborns, it can even be dangerous. The post Man Chooses Mom Over Wife And Their Daughter, Makes Wife Seriously Question Their Future first appeared on Bored Panda.

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