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How to stay safe this holiday season with new Covid sub-variant cases on the rise

The CDC recommends that Americans get vaccines for flu, Covid-19 and RSV for the winter season

The Independent UK

New COVID strain JN.1 is spreading fast. How worried should we be?

The new variant has spread across 41 countries as the WHO categorises it as a ‘variant of interest’.

Al Jazeera

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments

WHO classifies JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) with potential to affect virus characteristics & increase burden of respiratory infections. Vaccines expected to increase protection against JN.1. India detects 21 cases, all mild.

The Hindu

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Covid rising in England and Scotland as new variant spreads around world

ONS figures show December increase in positive tests after JN.1 classified as ‘variant of interest’

The Guardian - UK

Does JN.1 have the same symptoms as other COVID variants?

Confirming the incoming of the new COVID strain, India had a spike in Covid-19 cases on December 20, with 614 new infections reported in the previous day—the highest number since May 21. The COVID subvariant JN.1, which was initially discovered in Kerala, is the cause of the recent increase in…

The Times of India

Coronavirus strain classified as ‘variant of interest’ amid spike in cases

The World Health Organisation says that, on current evidence, the risk from the variant was ‘low’

The Independent UK

A new normal? 6 stories about the evolving U.S. COVID response in 2023

This was the year a lot people finally exhaled. The pandemic was declared no longer an emergency. But viral threats are still with us and there are lessons we still haven't learned.

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Respiratory Illnesses Surge: CDC Warns of Unseen Peak Ahead

CDC says respiratory illnesses are spreading fast and warns we have not peaked yet. Experts advise vaccination for flu and COVID to help curb impacts.

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Winter Virus Activity Rising; Peak Yet to Come, CDC Warns

Follow CDC advisories during winter virus season. Regular hand-washing and vaccination can help you stay healthy amidst rising COVID-19 and flu cases.

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Get Your Shots Immediately: CDC Warns Of 'Urgent Need' To Boost Vaccine Coverage As Respiratory Illnesses Surge

Low vaccination rates against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, along with an increase in respiratory diseases, could pose a potential strain on the healthcare system, the CDC warned.

Medical Daily

COVID and flu are straining hospitals

Some pediatric hospitals are already nearly as full as they were this time last year

Salon

Sharp Rise in Black Women Choosing Home Births, CDC Reports

Abby Phillip explores the rising trend of out-of-hospital births among Black women in the U.S; uncovering their fears, the alternatives, and the transforma...

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Teens have less sex, use more protection

New data from the CDC reports sex is down among young people, but more people are using contraceptives

Salon

Urgent CDC Alert: Low Vaccination Rates Amid Surging Illnesses

Discussing rising hospitalization rates for flu, COVID, and RSV with vaccination rates remaining low. Emphasizing urgency for more people to get vaccinated.

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Triple Threat: Urgent Need for Flu, COVID, RSV Vaccinations

Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the urgent need for more vaccinations against COVID, flu, and RSV amidst surging hospitalizations, and tips for safer holidays.

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Triple Threat: COVID, Flu, RSV Spike Amid Holiday Gatherings

Discover the CDC's warnings concerning a triple threat of respiratory viruses, COVID, flu, and RSV. Learn about precautions to take for a safer festive season.

Fortune

COVID-19 v. Flu: A ‘much more serious threat,’ new study into long-term risks concludes

‘We trivialize COVID infections at our peril,’ says the author of the study.

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How many people get sick from foodborne illnesses?

Up to 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness every year, and up to 3,000 are estimated to die from them.

Salon

Are we getting more sick after COVID?

COVID-19 could be a "risk factor" for other viruses like flu and RSV, experts say

Medical Daily

Dengue Fever: Millions Infected Worldwide As Rising Temperatures Cause Virus To Flare

Around five million cases of dengue fever and 5,500 deaths have been reported across 20 countries in 2023, the highest ever since record-keeping began in 1980.

The Independent UK

Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US

The US could see a ‘syndemic’ this winter, an infectious diseases expert has warned

Medical Daily

Respiratory Illnesses Surging In US; 15 States See 'High' Or 'Very High' Levels, CDC Warns

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, with 15 states facing "high" or "very high" levels of infections, including flu, COVID-19, RSV and common cold.

The Texas Tribune

As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed a new record for people using firearms in suicides. Texas gun safety and mental health advocates say the report highlights a need for gun laws the state does not have.

Medical Daily

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Affects 3.3 Million Adults In US, CDC Says; Know Symptoms, Treatment Options

Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome, is a serious, long-term multisystem illness that limits a person's activity due to fatigue.

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