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Respiratory virus surge in the United States
• U.S. flu activity has risen sharply for the season, with at least two confirmed pediatric deaths, indicating a typical winter surge for influenza and potentially overlapping with COVID-19 and RSV waves
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• U.S. flu activity has risen sharply for the season, with at least two confirmed pediatric deaths, indicating a typical winter surge for influenza and potentially overlapping with COVID-19 and RSV waves
www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-ge...
US flu activity takes big jump as 2 deaths in kids confirmed
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December 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Respiratory virus surge in the United States
• U.S. flu activity has risen sharply for the season, with at least two confirmed pediatric deaths, indicating a typical winter surge for influenza and potentially overlapping with COVID-19 and RSV waves
www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-ge...
• U.S. flu activity has risen sharply for the season, with at least two confirmed pediatric deaths, indicating a typical winter surge for influenza and potentially overlapping with COVID-19 and RSV waves
www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-ge...
Measles exposure alert : Western Australia
• The alert issued after an infected individual attended a community event in Shenton Park. This is one of at least 58 confirmed measles cases in the region this year. Measles spreads via airborne particles.
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• The alert issued after an infected individual attended a community event in Shenton Park. This is one of at least 58 confirmed measles cases in the region this year. Measles spreads via airborne particles.
www.news.com.au/national/wes...
www.news.com.au
December 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Measles exposure alert : Western Australia
• The alert issued after an infected individual attended a community event in Shenton Park. This is one of at least 58 confirmed measles cases in the region this year. Measles spreads via airborne particles.
www.news.com.au/national/wes...
• The alert issued after an infected individual attended a community event in Shenton Park. This is one of at least 58 confirmed measles cases in the region this year. Measles spreads via airborne particles.
www.news.com.au/national/wes...
Undoing 35 Years of Progress: Why ACIP’s Hepatitis B Rollback Is a Return to Failure
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December 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Undoing 35 Years of Progress: Why ACIP’s Hepatitis B Rollback Is a Return to Failure
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"The 2025 Whooping Cough Crisis: A Mutating Bacteria Meets a Population Changed by COVID"
Nov 17, 2025
Pertussis, or whooping cough cases have shattered an 11-year record in Texas—a fourfold increase from last year—while nationally, numbers have exploded.
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Nov 17, 2025
Pertussis, or whooping cough cases have shattered an 11-year record in Texas—a fourfold increase from last year—while nationally, numbers have exploded.
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The 2025 Whooping Cough Crisis: A Mutating Bacteria Meets a Population Changed by COVID
In Texas alone, cases have shattered an 11-year record!
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November 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"The 2025 Whooping Cough Crisis: A Mutating Bacteria Meets a Population Changed by COVID"
Nov 17, 2025
Pertussis, or whooping cough cases have shattered an 11-year record in Texas—a fourfold increase from last year—while nationally, numbers have exploded.
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Nov 17, 2025
Pertussis, or whooping cough cases have shattered an 11-year record in Texas—a fourfold increase from last year—while nationally, numbers have exploded.
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COVID Update: COVID Cases Rising Worldwide: Inside the NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) vs. XFG (Stratus) Variant Battle, by TACT
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COVID Update: COVID Cases Rising Worldwide: Inside the NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) vs. XFG (Stratus) Variant Battle
New COVID Surge Explained: A Deep Dive into NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) vs. XFG (Stratus)
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June 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
COVID Update: COVID Cases Rising Worldwide: Inside the NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) vs. XFG (Stratus) Variant Battle, by TACT
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How Long COVID Can Destroy Your Ability to Exercise: A Closer Look at Mitochondrial Dysfunction & PEM. Ways to Counter the Damage & Reduce Risk
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How Long COVID Can Destroy Your Ability to Exercise: A Closer Look at Mitochondrial Dysfunction & PEM. Ways to Counter the Damage & Reduce Risk
Long COVID can severely impact one's ability to exercise, and recent research provides insight into why this occurs.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
How Long COVID Can Destroy Your Ability to Exercise: A Closer Look at Mitochondrial Dysfunction & PEM. Ways to Counter the Damage & Reduce Risk
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Terrifying News:
A hepatitis C outbreak strikes Florida, and the U.S. government shuts down the only CDC lab capable of testing the samples.
This isn’t a mistake it’s political negligence putting lives at risk.
We need leaders who act now and prioritize health. We need accountability and answers.
A hepatitis C outbreak strikes Florida, and the U.S. government shuts down the only CDC lab capable of testing the samples.
This isn’t a mistake it’s political negligence putting lives at risk.
We need leaders who act now and prioritize health. We need accountability and answers.
April 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Terrifying News:
A hepatitis C outbreak strikes Florida, and the U.S. government shuts down the only CDC lab capable of testing the samples.
This isn’t a mistake it’s political negligence putting lives at risk.
We need leaders who act now and prioritize health. We need accountability and answers.
A hepatitis C outbreak strikes Florida, and the U.S. government shuts down the only CDC lab capable of testing the samples.
This isn’t a mistake it’s political negligence putting lives at risk.
We need leaders who act now and prioritize health. We need accountability and answers.
"COVID Variant Update: LP.8.1 Dominates for Now—But the Next Variant Wave Is Building. A Deep Dive into NB.1.8.1"
April 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"COVID Variant Update: LP.8.1 Dominates for Now—But the Next Variant Wave Is Building. A Deep Dive into NB.1.8.1"
CDC Dismantling Continues
According to the DOGE website, they are canceling the lease for the CDC office in Atlanta. They are headquartered in Atlanta, so hopefully, that's not the headquarters. Can anyone confirm if this is just one building of a few or the head quarters?
According to the DOGE website, they are canceling the lease for the CDC office in Atlanta. They are headquartered in Atlanta, so hopefully, that's not the headquarters. Can anyone confirm if this is just one building of a few or the head quarters?
March 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
CDC Dismantling Continues
According to the DOGE website, they are canceling the lease for the CDC office in Atlanta. They are headquartered in Atlanta, so hopefully, that's not the headquarters. Can anyone confirm if this is just one building of a few or the head quarters?
According to the DOGE website, they are canceling the lease for the CDC office in Atlanta. They are headquartered in Atlanta, so hopefully, that's not the headquarters. Can anyone confirm if this is just one building of a few or the head quarters?
"ALERT: Deadly H5N1 Mutation Found in US Dairy Herds—Pandemic Risk Rising"
" The mutation, known as PB2 E627K, could potentially increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and lead to more severe disease outcomes ".
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#H5N1
#Birdflu
" The mutation, known as PB2 E627K, could potentially increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and lead to more severe disease outcomes ".
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#H5N1
#Birdflu
ALERT: Deadly H5N1 Mutation Found in US Dairy Herds—Pandemic Risk Rising
Scientists have raised concerns over a newly detected mutation in the H5N1 bird flu virus, which has been identified in four dairy cow herds in the United States.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"ALERT: Deadly H5N1 Mutation Found in US Dairy Herds—Pandemic Risk Rising"
" The mutation, known as PB2 E627K, could potentially increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and lead to more severe disease outcomes ".
munsifdaily.com/deadly-h5n1-...
#H5N1
#Birdflu
" The mutation, known as PB2 E627K, could potentially increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and lead to more severe disease outcomes ".
munsifdaily.com/deadly-h5n1-...
#H5N1
#Birdflu
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with 198 confirmed cases primarily among unvaccinated school-aged children. Tragically, one unvaccinated child has died, marking the first U.S. measles death since 2015.
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Measles: An Old Foe Has Returned
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service is providing support there. Here is an overview ...
www.contagionlive.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with 198 confirmed cases primarily among unvaccinated school-aged children. Tragically, one unvaccinated child has died, marking the first U.S. measles death since 2015.
www.contagionlive.com/view/measles...
www.contagionlive.com/view/measles...
Mysterious Ebola Like Illness in the Congo. Tests have ruled out Ebola and Marburg Virus.
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Mysterious Ebola like illness in the Congo. Tests have ruled out Ebola and Marburg virus.
The impact of dramatic staff cuts at the CDC.
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March 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Mysterious Ebola Like Illness in the Congo. Tests have ruled out Ebola and Marburg Virus.
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"Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Cats, Cows, and Humans: Symptoms, Timeline, Antiviral Therapies, and Vaccine Development - A Comprehensive Review"
"Key risks and prevention measures for avian influenza A(H5N1)"
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"Key risks and prevention measures for avian influenza A(H5N1)"
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February 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Cats, Cows, and Humans: Symptoms, Timeline, Antiviral Therapies, and Vaccine Development - A Comprehensive Review"
"Key risks and prevention measures for avian influenza A(H5N1)"
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"Key risks and prevention measures for avian influenza A(H5N1)"
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"COVID and Cancer: The Hidden Risks"
Cancer patients face significantly increased risks of severe and fatal outcomes if they contract COVID. There's growing evidence suggesting that the risk of being diagnosed with cancer may increase following a COVID.
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Cancer patients face significantly increased risks of severe and fatal outcomes if they contract COVID. There's growing evidence suggesting that the risk of being diagnosed with cancer may increase following a COVID.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"COVID and Cancer: The Hidden Risks"
Cancer patients face significantly increased risks of severe and fatal outcomes if they contract COVID. There's growing evidence suggesting that the risk of being diagnosed with cancer may increase following a COVID.
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Cancer patients face significantly increased risks of severe and fatal outcomes if they contract COVID. There's growing evidence suggesting that the risk of being diagnosed with cancer may increase following a COVID.
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Immune damage in Long Covid
Links between the complement and coagulation systems could lead to Long Covid therapies
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Links between the complement and coagulation systems could lead to Long Covid therapies
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Immune damage in Long Covid
Links between the complement and coagulation systems could lead to Long Covid therapies
www.science.org
January 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Immune damage in Long Covid
Links between the complement and coagulation systems could lead to Long Covid therapies
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Links between the complement and coagulation systems could lead to Long Covid therapies
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Long COVID in Children: Compromised Immunity and Diminished Quality of Life
The Role of Neutrophils in Lingering COVID Symptoms and Immune Dysfunction
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The Role of Neutrophils in Lingering COVID Symptoms and Immune Dysfunction
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December 5, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Long COVID in Children: Compromised Immunity and Diminished Quality of Life
The Role of Neutrophils in Lingering COVID Symptoms and Immune Dysfunction
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The Role of Neutrophils in Lingering COVID Symptoms and Immune Dysfunction
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"How Dual Antivirals Succeeded Where Monotherapy Failed: Treating Persistent COVID-19 After Five Rounds of Resistance"
This sheds light on the complexities of treating persistent COVID infections & the innovative approach that helped treat this patient.
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This sheds light on the complexities of treating persistent COVID infections & the innovative approach that helped treat this patient.
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December 5, 2024 at 5:36 PM
"How Dual Antivirals Succeeded Where Monotherapy Failed: Treating Persistent COVID-19 After Five Rounds of Resistance"
This sheds light on the complexities of treating persistent COVID infections & the innovative approach that helped treat this patient.
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This sheds light on the complexities of treating persistent COVID infections & the innovative approach that helped treat this patient.
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H5N1 and Milk Pasteurization
Pasteurization is a heat-treatment process designed to kill harmful microorganisms in milk while preserving its nutritional value and flavor. The two main types of pasteurization are High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) and Ultra-High-Temperature (UHT):
Pasteurization is a heat-treatment process designed to kill harmful microorganisms in milk while preserving its nutritional value and flavor. The two main types of pasteurization are High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) and Ultra-High-Temperature (UHT):
December 4, 2024 at 4:04 PM
H5N1 and Milk Pasteurization
Pasteurization is a heat-treatment process designed to kill harmful microorganisms in milk while preserving its nutritional value and flavor. The two main types of pasteurization are High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) and Ultra-High-Temperature (UHT):
Pasteurization is a heat-treatment process designed to kill harmful microorganisms in milk while preserving its nutritional value and flavor. The two main types of pasteurization are High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) and Ultra-High-Temperature (UHT):
Short List to Fight COVID if Infected
1. Metformin: anti-inflammatory & anti-viral
2. Zinc: anti-viral
3. Quercetin: anti-viral
4. Famotidine: slows the production of inflammatory cytokines.
5. Mouthwash with CPC kills the virus in the mouth & throat.
6. Saline nasal spray & rinse
1. Metformin: anti-inflammatory & anti-viral
2. Zinc: anti-viral
3. Quercetin: anti-viral
4. Famotidine: slows the production of inflammatory cytokines.
5. Mouthwash with CPC kills the virus in the mouth & throat.
6. Saline nasal spray & rinse
December 4, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Short List to Fight COVID if Infected
1. Metformin: anti-inflammatory & anti-viral
2. Zinc: anti-viral
3. Quercetin: anti-viral
4. Famotidine: slows the production of inflammatory cytokines.
5. Mouthwash with CPC kills the virus in the mouth & throat.
6. Saline nasal spray & rinse
1. Metformin: anti-inflammatory & anti-viral
2. Zinc: anti-viral
3. Quercetin: anti-viral
4. Famotidine: slows the production of inflammatory cytokines.
5. Mouthwash with CPC kills the virus in the mouth & throat.
6. Saline nasal spray & rinse
A young, healthy teenager in British Columbia, with no preexisting conditions, remains in critical condition after contracting H5N1. However, there are signs of improvement after spending a month in intensive care.
November 27, 2024 at 7:14 AM
A young, healthy teenager in British Columbia, with no preexisting conditions, remains in critical condition after contracting H5N1. However, there are signs of improvement after spending a month in intensive care.
The XEC Variant is Gaining Momentum: What Its Spread May Mean for Symptom Severity, Long COVID, Vaccine Efficacy, and the Future of the Pandemic (Sept. 21, 2024)
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As of Nov 27th, the XEC variant has grown to 40% of U.S. cases & is about to overtake KP.3.1.1.
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As of Nov 27th, the XEC variant has grown to 40% of U.S. cases & is about to overtake KP.3.1.1.
The XEC Variant is Gaining Momentum: What Its Spread May Mean for Symptom Severity, Long COVID, Vaccine Efficacy, and the Future of the Pandemic
Why XEC Could Mark the End of the Omicron Era
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November 27, 2024 at 6:30 AM
The XEC Variant is Gaining Momentum: What Its Spread May Mean for Symptom Severity, Long COVID, Vaccine Efficacy, and the Future of the Pandemic (Sept. 21, 2024)
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As of Nov 27th, the XEC variant has grown to 40% of U.S. cases & is about to overtake KP.3.1.1.
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As of Nov 27th, the XEC variant has grown to 40% of U.S. cases & is about to overtake KP.3.1.1.
Health Warning: Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk from Fresno Dairy
Voluntary recall at the state’s request with a Best By date of 11/27/2024.
For details on the recall, info on symptoms in humans & cats, along with treatments, read the article linked below.
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Voluntary recall at the state’s request with a Best By date of 11/27/2024.
For details on the recall, info on symptoms in humans & cats, along with treatments, read the article linked below.
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Health Warning: Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk from Fresno Dairy
Voluntary recall at the state’s request with a Best By date of 11/27/2024.
tactnowinfo.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:35 AM
Health Warning: Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk from Fresno Dairy
Voluntary recall at the state’s request with a Best By date of 11/27/2024.
For details on the recall, info on symptoms in humans & cats, along with treatments, read the article linked below.
tactnowinfo.substack.com/p/health-war...
Voluntary recall at the state’s request with a Best By date of 11/27/2024.
For details on the recall, info on symptoms in humans & cats, along with treatments, read the article linked below.
tactnowinfo.substack.com/p/health-war...
The XEC variant has reached nearly 40% prevalence and is likely to overtake KP.3.1.1 within the next week or so. This is what we expected, and there is a risk that it will evade or significantly reduce the immune response from recent infections and vaccines.
November 24, 2024 at 8:35 AM
The XEC variant has reached nearly 40% prevalence and is likely to overtake KP.3.1.1 within the next week or so. This is what we expected, and there is a risk that it will evade or significantly reduce the immune response from recent infections and vaccines.