CIDRAP
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The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota
#InfectiousDiseases #PublicHealth #ScienceCommunications
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CDC study highlights substantial antifungal resistance in Candida auris
Analysis of C auris clinical isolates by the CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network finds that 95% were resistant to fluconazole and 15% to amphotericin B.
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Analysis of C auris clinical isolates by the CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network finds that 95% were resistant to fluconazole and 15% to amphotericin B.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM
CDC study highlights substantial antifungal resistance in Candida auris
Analysis of C auris clinical isolates by the CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network finds that 95% were resistant to fluconazole and 15% to amphotericin B.
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Analysis of C auris clinical isolates by the CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network finds that 95% were resistant to fluconazole and 15% to amphotericin B.
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Aluminum in our diets far exceeds that from vaccines, researchers note
The average US adult ingests an estimated 7 to 9 mg of aluminum daily through food and water.
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The average US adult ingests an estimated 7 to 9 mg of aluminum daily through food and water.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Aluminum in our diets far exceeds that from vaccines, researchers note
The average US adult ingests an estimated 7 to 9 mg of aluminum daily through food and water.
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The average US adult ingests an estimated 7 to 9 mg of aluminum daily through food and water.
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Obesity confers 70% higher risk of #infection-related severe outcomes, study suggests
Relative to people of healthy weight, those with class 3 obesity were 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for or die of infection.
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Relative to people of healthy weight, those with class 3 obesity were 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for or die of infection.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Obesity confers 70% higher risk of #infection-related severe outcomes, study suggests
Relative to people of healthy weight, those with class 3 obesity were 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for or die of infection.
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Relative to people of healthy weight, those with class 3 obesity were 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for or die of infection.
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13 new measles cases in South Carolina as Florida university outbreak grows
More than two-thirds of all cases (594) in South Carolina have occurred in children ages 5 to 17.
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Photo: Steve Knight / Wikimedia Commons
More than two-thirds of all cases (594) in South Carolina have occurred in children ages 5 to 17.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
13 new measles cases in South Carolina as Florida university outbreak grows
More than two-thirds of all cases (594) in South Carolina have occurred in children ages 5 to 17.
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Photo: Steve Knight / Wikimedia Commons
More than two-thirds of all cases (594) in South Carolina have occurred in children ages 5 to 17.
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Amicus brief filed against RFK Jr attacks ‘shared clinical decision-making’
Groups are warning that recent federal actions weakening routine childhood vaccination recommendations pose an urgent threat both for children and the public’s health.
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Groups are warning that recent federal actions weakening routine childhood vaccination recommendations pose an urgent threat both for children and the public’s health.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Amicus brief filed against RFK Jr attacks ‘shared clinical decision-making’
Groups are warning that recent federal actions weakening routine childhood vaccination recommendations pose an urgent threat both for children and the public’s health.
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Groups are warning that recent federal actions weakening routine childhood vaccination recommendations pose an urgent threat both for children and the public’s health.
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Polls: 90% of Americans want #vaccine access, for US to be global science, tech leader
Nearly all (89%) say vaccines are essential for public health (97% of Democrats, 89% of independents, and 82% of Republicans).
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Nearly all (89%) say vaccines are essential for public health (97% of Democrats, 89% of independents, and 82% of Republicans).
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February 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Polls: 90% of Americans want #vaccine access, for US to be global science, tech leader
Nearly all (89%) say vaccines are essential for public health (97% of Democrats, 89% of independents, and 82% of Republicans).
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Nearly all (89%) say vaccines are essential for public health (97% of Democrats, 89% of independents, and 82% of Republicans).
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: The HPV vaccine prevents cancer. The new ACIP wants to re-examine that.
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The vaccine has reduced cervical cancer by nearly 90% in women vaccinated as teens and has been studied in >70 randomized controlled trials
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The vaccine has reduced cervical cancer by nearly 90% in women vaccinated as teens and has been studied in >70 randomized controlled trials
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February 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
CIDRAP Op-Ed: The HPV vaccine prevents cancer. The new ACIP wants to re-examine that.
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The vaccine has reduced cervical cancer by nearly 90% in women vaccinated as teens and has been studied in >70 randomized controlled trials
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Photo: PAHO
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The vaccine has reduced cervical cancer by nearly 90% in women vaccinated as teens and has been studied in >70 randomized controlled trials
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Lawmakers want answers on CDC-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Africa
Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the acting CDC director regarding the $1.6 million award to a controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau.
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Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the acting CDC director regarding the $1.6 million award to a controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Lawmakers want answers on CDC-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Africa
Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the acting CDC director regarding the $1.6 million award to a controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau.
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Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the acting CDC director regarding the $1.6 million award to a controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau.
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CDC’s FluView shows 8 more pediatric deaths (60 total) as flu activity drops
For the total 2025-26 flu season, 92% of flu specimens have been typed as influenza A
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For the total 2025-26 flu season, 92% of flu specimens have been typed as influenza A
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February 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
CDC’s FluView shows 8 more pediatric deaths (60 total) as flu activity drops
For the total 2025-26 flu season, 92% of flu specimens have been typed as influenza A
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For the total 2025-26 flu season, 92% of flu specimens have been typed as influenza A
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Measles exposures reported in DC, Disneyland, as virus activity drops in Europe
Preliminary data from 2025 show a drop in the number of #measles cases reported across the European Union compared with 2024
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Preliminary data from 2025 show a drop in the number of #measles cases reported across the European Union compared with 2024
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February 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Measles exposures reported in DC, Disneyland, as virus activity drops in Europe
Preliminary data from 2025 show a drop in the number of #measles cases reported across the European Union compared with 2024
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Preliminary data from 2025 show a drop in the number of #measles cases reported across the European Union compared with 2024
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Updated PASTEUR Act reintroduced in Congress to boost antibiotic development
The updated legislation includes a scoring system to determine which new antibiotics and antifungals would be eligible for government contracts.
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The updated legislation includes a scoring system to determine which new antibiotics and antifungals would be eligible for government contracts.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Updated PASTEUR Act reintroduced in Congress to boost antibiotic development
The updated legislation includes a scoring system to determine which new antibiotics and antifungals would be eligible for government contracts.
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The updated legislation includes a scoring system to determine which new antibiotics and antifungals would be eligible for government contracts.
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New analysis links flu vaccination to 18% lower odds of heart attack
The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
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The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
New analysis links flu vaccination to 18% lower odds of heart attack
The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
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The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
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US cancer survival rate fell during first 2 years of COVID pandemic
An estimated 17,400 more cancer deaths occurred during the pandemic, 13% more than expected.
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An estimated 17,400 more cancer deaths occurred during the pandemic, 13% more than expected.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
US cancer survival rate fell during first 2 years of COVID pandemic
An estimated 17,400 more cancer deaths occurred during the pandemic, 13% more than expected.
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An estimated 17,400 more cancer deaths occurred during the pandemic, 13% more than expected.
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Most US women favor in-clinic to at-home #cervical cancer testing; less screening may benefit Norwegian women
Of all women, 20% preferred home-based self-sampling, while 61% preferred clinic-based testing, and 19% were unsure.
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Of all women, 20% preferred home-based self-sampling, while 61% preferred clinic-based testing, and 19% were unsure.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Most US women favor in-clinic to at-home #cervical cancer testing; less screening may benefit Norwegian women
Of all women, 20% preferred home-based self-sampling, while 61% preferred clinic-based testing, and 19% were unsure.
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Of all women, 20% preferred home-based self-sampling, while 61% preferred clinic-based testing, and 19% were unsure.
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Viewpoint: Threats to Gavi mean placing ideology over saving lives
-Vaccine Integrity Project Staff & Advisers
Pressuring Gavi to phase out vaccines containing thimerosal is not evidence-based—and part of a pattern
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Photo: ©Dominic Chavez/World Bank
-Vaccine Integrity Project Staff & Advisers
Pressuring Gavi to phase out vaccines containing thimerosal is not evidence-based—and part of a pattern
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Photo: ©Dominic Chavez/World Bank
February 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Viewpoint: Threats to Gavi mean placing ideology over saving lives
-Vaccine Integrity Project Staff & Advisers
Pressuring Gavi to phase out vaccines containing thimerosal is not evidence-based—and part of a pattern
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Photo: ©Dominic Chavez/World Bank
-Vaccine Integrity Project Staff & Advisers
Pressuring Gavi to phase out vaccines containing thimerosal is not evidence-based—and part of a pattern
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Photo: ©Dominic Chavez/World Bank
US allocates $5.9 billion for global #HIV programs in spending bill
The move was hailed by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS as providing life-saving support for millions of people across the globe.
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The move was hailed by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS as providing life-saving support for millions of people across the globe.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
US allocates $5.9 billion for global #HIV programs in spending bill
The move was hailed by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS as providing life-saving support for millions of people across the globe.
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The move was hailed by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS as providing life-saving support for millions of people across the globe.
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CDC study highlights growing threat of invasive E coli
A US surveillance study found a higher estimated incidence rate of invasive E coli than expected, and worrisome levels of antibiotic resistance.
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A US surveillance study found a higher estimated incidence rate of invasive E coli than expected, and worrisome levels of antibiotic resistance.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
CDC study highlights growing threat of invasive E coli
A US surveillance study found a higher estimated incidence rate of invasive E coli than expected, and worrisome levels of antibiotic resistance.
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A US surveillance study found a higher estimated incidence rate of invasive E coli than expected, and worrisome levels of antibiotic resistance.
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US measles total grows by 145 as South Carolina outbreak hits 920 cases
Among US #measles patients, 95% are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccine status, compared with 4% who are fully vaccinated
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Among US #measles patients, 95% are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccine status, compared with 4% who are fully vaccinated
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February 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
US measles total grows by 145 as South Carolina outbreak hits 920 cases
Among US #measles patients, 95% are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccine status, compared with 4% who are fully vaccinated
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Among US #measles patients, 95% are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccine status, compared with 4% who are fully vaccinated
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Trust in CDC near pandemic-era low after vaccine schedule changes
The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
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The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Trust in CDC near pandemic-era low after vaccine schedule changes
The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
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The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
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Estimated effectiveness of this season’s #flu vaccine against medically attended illness in low to mid range
The vaccine is 40% against medically attended infection with influenza A(H3N2) viruses.
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The vaccine is 40% against medically attended infection with influenza A(H3N2) viruses.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Estimated effectiveness of this season’s #flu vaccine against medically attended illness in low to mid range
The vaccine is 40% against medically attended infection with influenza A(H3N2) viruses.
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The vaccine is 40% against medically attended infection with influenza A(H3N2) viruses.
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CARB-X funds development of rapid test for typhoid fever
Chembio Diagnostic Systems will receive $1.8 million to develop a finger stick–based test that can detect acute infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi.
Chembio Diagnostic Systems will receive $1.8 million to develop a finger stick–based test that can detect acute infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi.
CARB-X funds development of rapid test for typhoid fever
Chembio Diagnostic Systems will receive $1.8 million to develop a finger stick–based test that can detect acute infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
CARB-X funds development of rapid test for typhoid fever
Chembio Diagnostic Systems will receive $1.8 million to develop a finger stick–based test that can detect acute infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi.
Chembio Diagnostic Systems will receive $1.8 million to develop a finger stick–based test that can detect acute infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi.
#Avian flu behind mass skua die-off in Antarctica, scientists say
While H5N1 has been circulating in Antarctica since 2023, this is the first confirmation showing that it killed birds on that continent.
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While H5N1 has been circulating in Antarctica since 2023, this is the first confirmation showing that it killed birds on that continent.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
#Avian flu behind mass skua die-off in Antarctica, scientists say
While H5N1 has been circulating in Antarctica since 2023, this is the first confirmation showing that it killed birds on that continent.
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While H5N1 has been circulating in Antarctica since 2023, this is the first confirmation showing that it killed birds on that continent.
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Campus measles outbreak grows in Florida
Florida has the fourth most measles cases so far in 2026, with 21 confirmed.
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Photo: CDC/ Cynthia S. Goldsmith; William Bellini, Ph.D.
Florida has the fourth most measles cases so far in 2026, with 21 confirmed.
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Photo: CDC/ Cynthia S. Goldsmith; William Bellini, Ph.D.
February 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Campus measles outbreak grows in Florida
Florida has the fourth most measles cases so far in 2026, with 21 confirmed.
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Photo: CDC/ Cynthia S. Goldsmith; William Bellini, Ph.D.
Florida has the fourth most measles cases so far in 2026, with 21 confirmed.
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Photo: CDC/ Cynthia S. Goldsmith; William Bellini, Ph.D.
Study ties adult #RSV hospitalization to a higher risk of heart and lung problems in next 6 months
The most common event was arrhythmia, followed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and congestive heart failure exacerbation.
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The most common event was arrhythmia, followed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and congestive heart failure exacerbation.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Study ties adult #RSV hospitalization to a higher risk of heart and lung problems in next 6 months
The most common event was arrhythmia, followed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and congestive heart failure exacerbation.
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The most common event was arrhythmia, followed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and congestive heart failure exacerbation.
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More avian flu outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Colorado
Within the last 30 days, avian flu has been detected in 59 flocks.
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Within the last 30 days, avian flu has been detected in 59 flocks.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
More avian flu outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Colorado
Within the last 30 days, avian flu has been detected in 59 flocks.
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Within the last 30 days, avian flu has been detected in 59 flocks.
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