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"Cases of pertussis ... are on the rise in Mississippi — reaching record highs for the past 15 years, health experts said."
"In 2024, Mississippi’s kindergarten vaccination rates dropped to fourth in the nation as approved religious vaccination exemptions rose, Mississippi Today reported in May."
"In 2024, Mississippi’s kindergarten vaccination rates dropped to fourth in the nation as approved religious vaccination exemptions rose, Mississippi Today reported in May."
Whooping cough cases rising ‘dramatically’ in MS, experts say. How to protect your child
People are more susceptible to respiratory viruses, including whooping cough, during the fall and winter, state health officials said.
www.sunherald.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
"Cases of pertussis ... are on the rise in Mississippi — reaching record highs for the past 15 years, health experts said."
"In 2024, Mississippi’s kindergarten vaccination rates dropped to fourth in the nation as approved religious vaccination exemptions rose, Mississippi Today reported in May."
"In 2024, Mississippi’s kindergarten vaccination rates dropped to fourth in the nation as approved religious vaccination exemptions rose, Mississippi Today reported in May."
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"So far, more than 100 people in Alberta have been hospitalized with influenza this season, with eight patients treated in intensive care."
"So far, more than 100 people in Alberta have been hospitalized with influenza this season, with eight patients treated in intensive care."
First flu death of the season in Alberta amid warnings about potentially tough months ahead | CBC News
Alberta has marked its first influenza death of this year's flu season, after last year's season proved the deadliest in more than a decade.
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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"So far, more than 100 people in Alberta have been hospitalized with influenza this season, with eight patients treated in intensive care."
"So far, more than 100 people in Alberta have been hospitalized with influenza this season, with eight patients treated in intensive care."
"There were partial or full closures at 2,307 kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide."
Flu Alert in Japan as Number of Cases Rises
The number of influenza cases in Japan more than doubled over one week, surpassing the alert level that indicates the possibility of a major outbreak.
www.nippon.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
"There were partial or full closures at 2,307 kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide."
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"A mutated strain of the flu that spreads particularly quickly could overwhelm hospitals and cause record deaths this winter, experts have warned."
"It appears to be easier to catch and pass on and is a 'hotter' and 'nastier' virus that could impact more of the population, specialists say."
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"A mutated strain of the flu that spreads particularly quickly could overwhelm hospitals and cause record deaths this winter, experts have warned."
"It appears to be easier to catch and pass on and is a 'hotter' and 'nastier' virus that could impact more of the population, specialists say."
1/3
Mutant strain could trigger worst flu season in a decade
A potentially dangerous new strain of the virus has emerged and started spreading much earlier than usual in the UK.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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"A mutated strain of the flu that spreads particularly quickly could overwhelm hospitals and cause record deaths this winter, experts have warned."
"It appears to be easier to catch and pass on and is a 'hotter' and 'nastier' virus that could impact more of the population, specialists say."
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"A mutated strain of the flu that spreads particularly quickly could overwhelm hospitals and cause record deaths this winter, experts have warned."
"It appears to be easier to catch and pass on and is a 'hotter' and 'nastier' virus that could impact more of the population, specialists say."
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"The move has been made in response to a rise of flu cases within the hospital."
Come for your operation stay for our flu.
"The move has been made in response to a rise of flu cases within the hospital."
Come for your operation stay for our flu.
Midlands hospital brings back face masks as cases of contagious illness rise
Patients, visitors and staff entering the hospital will be required to wear a mask
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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"The move has been made in response to a rise of flu cases within the hospital."
Come for your operation stay for our flu.
"The move has been made in response to a rise of flu cases within the hospital."
Come for your operation stay for our flu.
South Carolina
"Grand Strand Medical Center and Mcleod Regional Medical Center have made temporary changes to their visitation policies as doctors report an early rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus."
"Grand Strand Medical Center and Mcleod Regional Medical Center have made temporary changes to their visitation policies as doctors report an early rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus."
Local hospitals limit visitors amid rise in RSV cases
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Grand Strand Medical Center and Mcleod Regional Medical Center have made temporary changes to their visitation policies as doctors report an early rise in cases of…
www.wbtw.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
South Carolina
"Grand Strand Medical Center and Mcleod Regional Medical Center have made temporary changes to their visitation policies as doctors report an early rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus."
"Grand Strand Medical Center and Mcleod Regional Medical Center have made temporary changes to their visitation policies as doctors report an early rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus."
"The day Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act was signed, a legislator in Louisiana brought forward the Louisiana Medical Freedom Act. In a hearing later, she pointed to Idaho as a model."
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Idaho banned vaccine mandates. Activists want to make it a model for the country
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require vaccines. An activist behind the law hopes to make it a “societal norm.”
www.idahostatesman.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"The day Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act was signed, a legislator in Louisiana brought forward the Louisiana Medical Freedom Act. In a hearing later, she pointed to Idaho as a model."
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"Surveillance data from clinics showed that the influenza-like illness (ILI) rate reached 13.6 cases per 1,000 outpatients during the 43rd week of the year, from Oct. 19 to 25, ...."
"That figure was 3.5 times higher than the same period last year, when it stood at 3.9."
"That figure was 3.5 times higher than the same period last year, when it stood at 3.9."
Korea experiences significant rise in influenza cases this flu season
Korea is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases, with infections at the end of October more than tripling compared to last year, raising concerns among health officials of one of the worst flu seasons...
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"Surveillance data from clinics showed that the influenza-like illness (ILI) rate reached 13.6 cases per 1,000 outpatients during the 43rd week of the year, from Oct. 19 to 25, ...."
"That figure was 3.5 times higher than the same period last year, when it stood at 3.9."
"That figure was 3.5 times higher than the same period last year, when it stood at 3.9."
Whooping Cough in Texas
"Texas had more than 3,500 reported cases through October this year. This is about four times more than the same time last year."
This is not doubt an undercount. How many people were infected but just didn't get tested?
"Texas had more than 3,500 reported cases through October this year. This is about four times more than the same time last year."
This is not doubt an undercount. How many people were infected but just didn't get tested?
Health officials warn of rising pertussis cases in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning Texans of the rising cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
www.firstalert7.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Whooping Cough in Texas
"Texas had more than 3,500 reported cases through October this year. This is about four times more than the same time last year."
This is not doubt an undercount. How many people were infected but just didn't get tested?
"Texas had more than 3,500 reported cases through October this year. This is about four times more than the same time last year."
This is not doubt an undercount. How many people were infected but just didn't get tested?
"Data from a phase 2 randomized controlled clinical trial indicate that the antiviral drug ensitrelvir is an effective alternative to other COVID-19 antiviral treatments, researchers reported last month in The Lancet Infectious Diseases."
Trial data show ensitrelvir has potent antiviral activity against COVID-19
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"Data from a phase 2 randomized controlled clinical trial indicate that the antiviral drug ensitrelvir is an effective alternative to other COVID-19 antiviral treatments, researchers reported last month in The Lancet Infectious Diseases."
"Inmate Riccardo Kirven shared that Long COVID reminded him of his experience in prison during the pandemic. Seven inmates in the facility Kirvenv was at died of COVID as part of what he believed was the prison guards’ attempt to deliberately infect the inmates to achieve herd immunity."
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Art Show It Comes in Waves Brings Long COVID Stories to Light
Artists and incarcerated illustrators share powerful depictions of living with Long COVID at Aurora’s People’s Building.
www.westword.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"Inmate Riccardo Kirven shared that Long COVID reminded him of his experience in prison during the pandemic. Seven inmates in the facility Kirvenv was at died of COVID as part of what he believed was the prison guards’ attempt to deliberately infect the inmates to achieve herd immunity."
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"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's public flu and COVID-19 trackers have not been updated since before the government shutdown, concerning some doctors and public health scientists as respiratory virus season gets underway."
Exclusive: Walgreens launches expanded flu, COVID tracker
Commercial and academic tools are becoming more important as federal data becomes less available.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's public flu and COVID-19 trackers have not been updated since before the government shutdown, concerning some doctors and public health scientists as respiratory virus season gets underway."
DAN JERNIGAN: "When those viruses are not coming in, we don't know what to put in the vaccine. And you're going to have less effective vaccines, but also, you're not going to know when these unusual influenza viruses are emerging in other parts of the globe."
With fewer samples from other countries, CDC has dimmer global view of flu and COVID
There's been a significant slowdown in influenza and COVID samples sent to CDC from other countries, which could impair pandemic preparedness and vaccine development
www.npr.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
DAN JERNIGAN: "When those viruses are not coming in, we don't know what to put in the vaccine. And you're going to have less effective vaccines, but also, you're not going to know when these unusual influenza viruses are emerging in other parts of the globe."
NY State
"The number of vaccinations in 2025 ahead of Thanksgiving in New York is down nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the state DOH. Approximately 850,000 doses have been administered statewide since Aug. 29, compared to about 1.2 million doses last year."
"The number of vaccinations in 2025 ahead of Thanksgiving in New York is down nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the state DOH. Approximately 850,000 doses have been administered statewide since Aug. 29, compared to about 1.2 million doses last year."
COVID-19 vaccinations in New York lag far behind last year, DOH says
Adults 65 and older are also receiving far less.
spectrumlocalnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
NY State
"The number of vaccinations in 2025 ahead of Thanksgiving in New York is down nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the state DOH. Approximately 850,000 doses have been administered statewide since Aug. 29, compared to about 1.2 million doses last year."
"The number of vaccinations in 2025 ahead of Thanksgiving in New York is down nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the state DOH. Approximately 850,000 doses have been administered statewide since Aug. 29, compared to about 1.2 million doses last year."
🚨 Reminder to Americans as we "fall back": check your smoke alarm batteries if you lost / have a diminished sense of smell due to covid.
1-22-21 ⬇️
"Bianca Rivera, 19, quickly evacuated her family, who didn't realize the house was on fire after losing their sense of smell due to Covid-19."
#longcovid
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"Bianca Rivera, 19, quickly evacuated her family, who didn't realize the house was on fire after losing their sense of smell due to Covid-19."
#longcovid
Teen saved family members with Covid-19 from early-morning fire
Bianca Rivera, 19, quickly evacuated her family, who didn't realize the house was on fire after losing their sense of smell due to Covid-19.
www.nbcnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🚨 Reminder to Americans as we "fall back": check your smoke alarm batteries if you lost / have a diminished sense of smell due to covid.
1-22-21 ⬇️
"Bianca Rivera, 19, quickly evacuated her family, who didn't realize the house was on fire after losing their sense of smell due to Covid-19."
#longcovid
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"Bianca Rivera, 19, quickly evacuated her family, who didn't realize the house was on fire after losing their sense of smell due to Covid-19."
#longcovid
Participants are now enrolling in our #longCovid randomized, controlled trial of tirzepatide. The largest trial to test a treatment for this condition. Home-based—no sites. In today's @sandiegouniontribune.com
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November 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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"Tuberculosis (TB) infections are surging in England, figures show, as officials urge healthcare providers to look out for symptoms."
"Cases of the infectious bacterial disease increased by almost 14 per cent year on year in 2024 - the largest annual increase since national surveillance began."
"Tuberculosis (TB) infections are surging in England, figures show, as officials urge healthcare providers to look out for symptoms."
"Cases of the infectious bacterial disease increased by almost 14 per cent year on year in 2024 - the largest annual increase since national surveillance began."
Symptoms and advice as tuberculosis cases surge in the UK
Symptoms of TB include a persistent cough, high temperatures, night sweats and unexplained weight loss
www.the-independent.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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"Tuberculosis (TB) infections are surging in England, figures show, as officials urge healthcare providers to look out for symptoms."
"Cases of the infectious bacterial disease increased by almost 14 per cent year on year in 2024 - the largest annual increase since national surveillance began."
"Tuberculosis (TB) infections are surging in England, figures show, as officials urge healthcare providers to look out for symptoms."
"Cases of the infectious bacterial disease increased by almost 14 per cent year on year in 2024 - the largest annual increase since national surveillance began."
Washington State
"In their 70s with underlying conditions, the Spokane County resident died earlier this week. They are one of seven influenza hospitalizations in the county so far this season."
"In their 70s with underlying conditions, the Spokane County resident died earlier this week. They are one of seven influenza hospitalizations in the county so far this season."
Spokane County sees first flu death of the season
Spokane has seen its first influenza death of the cold and flu season.
www.spokesman.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Washington State
"In their 70s with underlying conditions, the Spokane County resident died earlier this week. They are one of seven influenza hospitalizations in the county so far this season."
"In their 70s with underlying conditions, the Spokane County resident died earlier this week. They are one of seven influenza hospitalizations in the county so far this season."
"Even in years when it’s not a perfect match, the flu vaccine still prevents millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. And because the flu spreads before symptoms even show up, protecting yourself helps protect your whole community."
This Is How Your Flu Vaccine Gets Made
Immunologist Zachary Rubin explains how the World Health Organization decides which strains of influenza end up in annual flu vaccines.
www.scientificamerican.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"Even in years when it’s not a perfect match, the flu vaccine still prevents millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. And because the flu spreads before symptoms even show up, protecting yourself helps protect your whole community."
"Six house mice in Grant County, Washington, have been identified as having avian influenza, a mammal detection that is likely linked to increased avian influenza among wild birds in the same county."
"Grant County..had seven avian flu detections in wild birds, including several ducks and waterfowl"
"Grant County..had seven avian flu detections in wild birds, including several ducks and waterfowl"
Avian flu detected in house mice in Washington state
Grant County, Washington, recently had 7 avian flu detections in wild birds.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Six house mice in Grant County, Washington, have been identified as having avian influenza, a mammal detection that is likely linked to increased avian influenza among wild birds in the same county."
"Grant County..had seven avian flu detections in wild birds, including several ducks and waterfowl"
"Grant County..had seven avian flu detections in wild birds, including several ducks and waterfowl"
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"Figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) yesterday revealed the outbreaks had started 'unusually early', five weeks ahead of 2024."
"Cases are three times higher than usual for this time of year, with 247 people admitted to hospital last week ..."
"Figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) yesterday revealed the outbreaks had started 'unusually early', five weeks ahead of 2024."
"Cases are three times higher than usual for this time of year, with 247 people admitted to hospital last week ..."
Flu season hits early with cases already three times last year's toll
Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, warned that A&E departments were likely to experience record demand during a 'prolonged and difficult' wave of flu.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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"Figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) yesterday revealed the outbreaks had started 'unusually early', five weeks ahead of 2024."
"Cases are three times higher than usual for this time of year, with 247 people admitted to hospital last week ..."
"Figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) yesterday revealed the outbreaks had started 'unusually early', five weeks ahead of 2024."
"Cases are three times higher than usual for this time of year, with 247 people admitted to hospital last week ..."
"Folks are four times more likely to have a heart attack and five times more likely to have a stroke within a month of infection with influenza, researchers reported today in the Journal of the American Heart Association."
Flu and COVID-19 linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke - UPI.com
A new evidence review found patients infected with influenza or COVID-19 are significantly more likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack in the ensuing weeks.
www.upi.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"Folks are four times more likely to have a heart attack and five times more likely to have a stroke within a month of infection with influenza, researchers reported today in the Journal of the American Heart Association."
"If a pandemic or an attack were to happen tomorrow, the danger, current and former officials say, is that the nation’s emergency health apparatus will be stripped of expertise at the moment it may need it most."
Meet the anti-vaccine activist who could lead the response to the next pandemic
Former firefighter John Knox's ties to RFK Jr. have landed him atop the agency that helped bring Covid-19 under control. People in the know are worried.
www.msnbc.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"If a pandemic or an attack were to happen tomorrow, the danger, current and former officials say, is that the nation’s emergency health apparatus will be stripped of expertise at the moment it may need it most."
NY
"The department highlighted that as of October 2025, 46% of the more than 98,000 nursing home residents statewide are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations."
"More than 4,800 vaccine doses were administered to residents last week."
"The department highlighted that as of October 2025, 46% of the more than 98,000 nursing home residents statewide are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations."
"More than 4,800 vaccine doses were administered to residents last week."
Why New York Nursing Homes Are Urging More COVID-19 Vaccinations
The New York State Department of Health is urging nursing homes and adult care facilities to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among residents.
www.wktv.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
NY
"The department highlighted that as of October 2025, 46% of the more than 98,000 nursing home residents statewide are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations."
"More than 4,800 vaccine doses were administered to residents last week."
"The department highlighted that as of October 2025, 46% of the more than 98,000 nursing home residents statewide are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations."
"More than 4,800 vaccine doses were administered to residents last week."