HEALTH 5 days ago Deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has health officials on high alert Amid reports of a deadly viral outbreak in Central Africa, researchers are reportedly scrambling to develop treatments and vaccines to combat Marburg virus.
Asia 5 days ago Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos, state media reports Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media reported on Wednesday.
HEALTH September 23 Nasal spray flu vaccine gets FDA approval for home use: ‘A good alternative’ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist — the nasal spray flu vaccine — for home use by a patient or adult caregiver. Dr. Nicole Saphier and Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in.
HEALTH September 22 Virus linked to rare paralyzing illness in children could spike in US, wastewater data suggests Wastewater samples have shown elevated levels of a respiratory virus that has been linked to paralysis in some children, according to a report from WastewaterSCAN. Infectious disease experts weigh in.
HEALTH September 20 Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.
California September 19 Los Angeles County reports dengue fever cluster acquired from local mosquitoes At least three cases of dengue fever have been reported in residents bitten by local mosquitoes in the Baldwin Park neighborhood east of downtown Los Angeles.
Cold and Flu September 18 Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine? With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get a flu shot? The CDC and Dr. Marc Siegel share recommendations for optimal protection against the virus.
HEALTH September 10 Tick-borne Wetland virus, newly discovered in China, could cause damage to brain, researchers say Scientists are warning of a new tick-borne disease, which they are calling the Wetland virus, recently discovered in China. Here's what to know about the symptoms and risks.
HEALTH September 9 First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with bird flu despite having no reported contact with animals, according to the CDC. Infectious disease experts discuss the potential risk.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH September 6 Vermont adds to list of towns at 'high risk' for Triple-E viral infection Vermont health officials have added another town to its list of areas where residents are at "high risk" for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) infections.