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Officials say U.S. prepares for possible arrival of more severe strain of mpox

Mon, 2024-09-09 10:23 — mike kraft

Senior Biden administration officials said Friday that the United States is preparing for the possible arrival of a more severe version of mpox, which has taken off in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other countries in Africa resulting in more than 600 deaths there.

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US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline, but deaths increase

Mon, 2024-09-09 10:13 — mike kraft

US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline Though most indicators showed downward trends, deaths were up compared to the previous week. CIDRAP

The nation's COVID activity remains high, but there are more signs of decline in many areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest updates.

Test positivity showed another small decline and is at 16.4% nationally, but is higher in the Midwest and Middle Atlantic. Emergency department visits declined 10.2% from the previous week, but are still at the moderate level in some of the southeastern states....

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Economc problems: As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:37 — mike kraft

As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills - KFF Health News An increasing number of Americans struggle with energy poverty, the inability to adequately heat or cool one’s dwelling. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm as record-breaking heat sweeps the nation. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:03 — mike kraft

World sees hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Newly released data found that 2023 experienced the hottest J… zbudryk The Hill

Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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Worldwide cholera deaths rise sharply --WHO

Fri, 2024-09-06 09:52 — mike kraft

Global cholera deaths rise sharply The analysis also found high levels of community deaths in some countries, which highlights serious gaps in treatment. CIDRAP

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Forty-five countries reported cases last year, one more than in 2022. Though cases were up 13%, deaths rose 71% compared to the previous year. More than 4,000 people died from their infections from a disease that is preventable and treatable, the WHO said.

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Measles: Oregon's measles outbreak highlights high vaccine exemption rate

Thu, 2024-09-05 17:41 — mike kraft

Oregon's measles outbreak highlights state's high vaccine exemption rate Oregon's recent measles outbreak — one of the largest in the state's history — is refocusing attention on declining childhood vaccination rates as kids head back to school. Meira Gebel,Tina Reed Axios Portland

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New Hampshire mosquito testing for EEE finds 10 batches following a fatal human case.

Thu, 2024-09-05 11:32 — mike kraft

Mosquito batches in NH testing positive for EEE at highest rate since 2019 Ten mosquito batches have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis this year in New Hampshire, and one human case has been fatal. Kelly O'Brien WMUR

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Some independent U.S. pharmacies are still waiting for new Covid vaccine doses

Thu, 2024-09-05 10:12 — mike kraft

As Covid vaccines roll out, some independent pharmacies are left waiting Pharmacists say many of their doses are delayed, which means turning patients away. NBC News

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Congo receives first delivery of long-awaited mpox vaccine doses

Thu, 2024-09-05 10:02 — mike kraft

Congo receives long-awaited mpox vaccine doses

KINSHASA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo received its first batch of mpox vaccines on Thursday, which health authorities hope will help curb an outbreak that has prompted the U.N. to declare a global public health emergency....

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Uninsured Americans could pay up to $200 for updated COVID vaccine shots

Wed, 2024-09-04 12:40 — mike kraft

New COVID vaccines could cost uninsured up to $200 The Bridge Access Program ended early to help trim costs to keep the government running Lois M. Collins Deseret News

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are already showing up on some pharmacy and health provider shelves. But a key program that paid for the vaccines when people lacked coverage is out of money. So those who are under-insured or uninsured could pay up to $200 for the booster.

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