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The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota
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#Avian flu has decimated world's largest breeding colony of southern elephant seals
The loss may threaten the population's future by reducing the number of surviving pups.
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The loss may threaten the population's future by reducing the number of surviving pups.
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Photo: David Cook / Flickr cc
November 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#Avian flu has decimated world's largest breeding colony of southern elephant seals
The loss may threaten the population's future by reducing the number of surviving pups.
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Photo: David Cook / Flickr cc
The loss may threaten the population's future by reducing the number of surviving pups.
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Photo: David Cook / Flickr cc
New data show double the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome after RSV in seniors
The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
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The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
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November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
New data show double the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome after RSV in seniors
The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
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The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
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Preliminary human bird flu case reported in Washington state
If confirmed, it will be the first human bird flu case in the United States since February.
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If confirmed, it will be the first human bird flu case in the United States since February.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Preliminary human bird flu case reported in Washington state
If confirmed, it will be the first human bird flu case in the United States since February.
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If confirmed, it will be the first human bird flu case in the United States since February.
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Allergan joins Michigan's #CWD-positive county list with detection in young doe
In late summer, private landowners reported seeing the emaciated deer, which was euthanized in September.
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Photo: Katja Schulz / Flickr cc
In late summer, private landowners reported seeing the emaciated deer, which was euthanized in September.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Allergan joins Michigan's #CWD-positive county list with detection in young doe
In late summer, private landowners reported seeing the emaciated deer, which was euthanized in September.
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Photo: Katja Schulz / Flickr cc
In late summer, private landowners reported seeing the emaciated deer, which was euthanized in September.
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Single-dose #malaria treatment as effective as multi-dose regimen, trial shows
At day 28, 93% of recipients of the single-dose therapy were free of parasites in their blood, compared with 90% of multiple-dose recipients.
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Photo: Ken Doerr / Flickr cc
At day 28, 93% of recipients of the single-dose therapy were free of parasites in their blood, compared with 90% of multiple-dose recipients.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Single-dose #malaria treatment as effective as multi-dose regimen, trial shows
At day 28, 93% of recipients of the single-dose therapy were free of parasites in their blood, compared with 90% of multiple-dose recipients.
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Photo: Ken Doerr / Flickr cc
At day 28, 93% of recipients of the single-dose therapy were free of parasites in their blood, compared with 90% of multiple-dose recipients.
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Photo: Ken Doerr / Flickr cc
In case you're wondering why there was no Osterholm Update podcast episode today, we shifted it to next week to better align with holiday schedules. So watch this space on November 20, and thanks for your patience!
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM
In case you're wondering why there was no Osterholm Update podcast episode today, we shifted it to next week to better align with holiday schedules. So watch this space on November 20, and thanks for your patience!
Pakistani study finds high levels of drug-resistant bacteria in raw milk samples
Half of the Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates found in raw milk from dairy cattle and sheep were multidrug resistant.
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Half of the Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates found in raw milk from dairy cattle and sheep were multidrug resistant.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Pakistani study finds high levels of drug-resistant bacteria in raw milk samples
Half of the Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates found in raw milk from dairy cattle and sheep were multidrug resistant.
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Half of the Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates found in raw milk from dairy cattle and sheep were multidrug resistant.
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Study supports wider use of watchful waiting for kids' ear infections
Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
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Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Study supports wider use of watchful waiting for kids' ear infections
Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
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Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
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With 42 news measles cases, US total tops 1,700
Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
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Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
With 42 news measles cases, US total tops 1,700
Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
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Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
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New Jersey man's death first one to be tied to tick-related meat allergy
Though deadly anaphylaxis had been considered a theoretical outcome of the allergy, it had not yet been seen until this case.
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Photo: CDC
Though deadly anaphylaxis had been considered a theoretical outcome of the allergy, it had not yet been seen until this case.
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Photo: CDC
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
New Jersey man's death first one to be tied to tick-related meat allergy
Though deadly anaphylaxis had been considered a theoretical outcome of the allergy, it had not yet been seen until this case.
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Photo: CDC
Though deadly anaphylaxis had been considered a theoretical outcome of the allergy, it had not yet been seen until this case.
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Photo: CDC
WHO deploys aid to Ethiopia after 8 suspected cases of #viral hemorrhagic fever reported
Authorities are ramping up their response and conducting lab tests to identify the cause and stop further transmission.
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Photo: Sabin Vaccine Institute
Authorities are ramping up their response and conducting lab tests to identify the cause and stop further transmission.
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Photo: Sabin Vaccine Institute
November 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
WHO deploys aid to Ethiopia after 8 suspected cases of #viral hemorrhagic fever reported
Authorities are ramping up their response and conducting lab tests to identify the cause and stop further transmission.
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Photo: Sabin Vaccine Institute
Authorities are ramping up their response and conducting lab tests to identify the cause and stop further transmission.
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Photo: Sabin Vaccine Institute
#Rift Valley fever vaccine safe, immune-producing in adults, early-stage trial shows
The vaccine elicited both antibody and cellular immune responses.
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The vaccine elicited both antibody and cellular immune responses.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#Rift Valley fever vaccine safe, immune-producing in adults, early-stage trial shows
The vaccine elicited both antibody and cellular immune responses.
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Rod Waddington / Flickr cc
The vaccine elicited both antibody and cellular immune responses.
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Antibodies against #Lyme disease resurge after booster dose of Valneva's vaccine candidate, phase 2 data show
Nineteen-month antibody geometric mean titers were higher among kids than adults, similar to after the primary series.
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Nineteen-month antibody geometric mean titers were higher among kids than adults, similar to after the primary series.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Antibodies against #Lyme disease resurge after booster dose of Valneva's vaccine candidate, phase 2 data show
Nineteen-month antibody geometric mean titers were higher among kids than adults, similar to after the primary series.
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Photo: Tange / Flickr cc
Nineteen-month antibody geometric mean titers were higher among kids than adults, similar to after the primary series.
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Photo: Tange / Flickr cc
Kids with eczema may have fewer related infections, allergic complications after #COVID vaccination
The onset of conditions such as allergic rhinitis and viral infections was also delayed after COVID-19 vaccination.
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Photo: Care_SMC / Flickr cc
The onset of conditions such as allergic rhinitis and viral infections was also delayed after COVID-19 vaccination.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Kids with eczema may have fewer related infections, allergic complications after #COVID vaccination
The onset of conditions such as allergic rhinitis and viral infections was also delayed after COVID-19 vaccination.
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Photo: Care_SMC / Flickr cc
The onset of conditions such as allergic rhinitis and viral infections was also delayed after COVID-19 vaccination.
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Photo: Care_SMC / Flickr cc
Measles count climbs in Arizona-Utah, South Carolina outbreaks
Eight more cases were reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health today.
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Eight more cases were reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health today.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Measles count climbs in Arizona-Utah, South Carolina outbreaks
Eight more cases were reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health today.
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Photo: Dave Haygarth / Flickr cc
Eight more cases were reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health today.
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With an absent CDC and mismatched 'subclade K' flu strain, experts face upcoming season with uncertainty
Early data from the United Kingdom and Japan show that the H3N2 subclade K was represented in 90% of flu samples.
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Early data from the United Kingdom and Japan show that the H3N2 subclade K was represented in 90% of flu samples.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
With an absent CDC and mismatched 'subclade K' flu strain, experts face upcoming season with uncertainty
Early data from the United Kingdom and Japan show that the H3N2 subclade K was represented in 90% of flu samples.
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Photo: NIAID/ Flickr cc
Early data from the United Kingdom and Japan show that the H3N2 subclade K was represented in 90% of flu samples.
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WHO cites progress against TB globally but warns about reduced funding
The global TB incidence rate fell by 2% in 2024, and TB deaths fell by 3%, but WHO officials say the progress could be wiped out by funding cuts.
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The global TB incidence rate fell by 2% in 2024, and TB deaths fell by 3%, but WHO officials say the progress could be wiped out by funding cuts.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
WHO cites progress against TB globally but warns about reduced funding
The global TB incidence rate fell by 2% in 2024, and TB deaths fell by 3%, but WHO officials say the progress could be wiped out by funding cuts.
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The global TB incidence rate fell by 2% in 2024, and TB deaths fell by 3%, but WHO officials say the progress could be wiped out by funding cuts.
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First story from our new writer, Laine Bergeson!
RSV vaccine highly effective against hospital admission in older adults, study suggests
82% effective against any RSV-related illness & 87% effective against severe RSV
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Pic: Whispyhistory/Wikimedia Cmmns
RSV vaccine highly effective against hospital admission in older adults, study suggests
82% effective against any RSV-related illness & 87% effective against severe RSV
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Pic: Whispyhistory/Wikimedia Cmmns
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
First story from our new writer, Laine Bergeson!
RSV vaccine highly effective against hospital admission in older adults, study suggests
82% effective against any RSV-related illness & 87% effective against severe RSV
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
Pic: Whispyhistory/Wikimedia Cmmns
RSV vaccine highly effective against hospital admission in older adults, study suggests
82% effective against any RSV-related illness & 87% effective against severe RSV
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Pic: Whispyhistory/Wikimedia Cmmns
In real-world study, malaria vaccine effectiveness matches clinical trials
Data from a phase 4 study shows the RTS,S vaccine reduced malaria by 30% and severe malaria by 58% in young children in Ghana, Malawi, and Kenya.
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Photo: WHO/Fanjan Combrink
Data from a phase 4 study shows the RTS,S vaccine reduced malaria by 30% and severe malaria by 58% in young children in Ghana, Malawi, and Kenya.
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Photo: WHO/Fanjan Combrink
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In real-world study, malaria vaccine effectiveness matches clinical trials
Data from a phase 4 study shows the RTS,S vaccine reduced malaria by 30% and severe malaria by 58% in young children in Ghana, Malawi, and Kenya.
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Photo: WHO/Fanjan Combrink
Data from a phase 4 study shows the RTS,S vaccine reduced malaria by 30% and severe malaria by 58% in young children in Ghana, Malawi, and Kenya.
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Photo: WHO/Fanjan Combrink
Resistance exercise boosts physical function, quality of life in #COVID survivors
At three months, relative to controls, greater improvements in intervention recipients were also seen for depression and anxiety and handgrip strength.
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At three months, relative to controls, greater improvements in intervention recipients were also seen for depression and anxiety and handgrip strength.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Resistance exercise boosts physical function, quality of life in #COVID survivors
At three months, relative to controls, greater improvements in intervention recipients were also seen for depression and anxiety and handgrip strength.
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At three months, relative to controls, greater improvements in intervention recipients were also seen for depression and anxiety and handgrip strength.
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More avian flu detected on Indiana duck, chicken farms
In the past 30 days officials have confirmed highly pathogenic avian flu in 31 commercial flocks and 31 backyard flocks across the United States.
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In the past 30 days officials have confirmed highly pathogenic avian flu in 31 commercial flocks and 31 backyard flocks across the United States.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
More avian flu detected on Indiana duck, chicken farms
In the past 30 days officials have confirmed highly pathogenic avian flu in 31 commercial flocks and 31 backyard flocks across the United States.
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In the past 30 days officials have confirmed highly pathogenic avian flu in 31 commercial flocks and 31 backyard flocks across the United States.
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#Mpox infection triggers stronger, longer-term protection than vaccination, study suggests
At eight-month follow-up, Jynneos recipients unvaccinated against smallpox had lower binding antibody levels than those with infection.
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At eight-month follow-up, Jynneos recipients unvaccinated against smallpox had lower binding antibody levels than those with infection.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#Mpox infection triggers stronger, longer-term protection than vaccination, study suggests
At eight-month follow-up, Jynneos recipients unvaccinated against smallpox had lower binding antibody levels than those with infection.
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Photo: NIAID / Flickr cc
At eight-month follow-up, Jynneos recipients unvaccinated against smallpox had lower binding antibody levels than those with infection.
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Post-trial data highlight doxyPEP resistance concerns
High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Post-trial data highlight doxyPEP resistance concerns
High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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Ivermectin found to be safe, effective in small children with scabies
Trial investigators say the results could expand the scale and impact of mass drug administration campaigns against neglected tropical diseases.
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Photo: Massamba Syulla / USSEIN
Trial investigators say the results could expand the scale and impact of mass drug administration campaigns against neglected tropical diseases.
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Photo: Massamba Syulla / USSEIN
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ivermectin found to be safe, effective in small children with scabies
Trial investigators say the results could expand the scale and impact of mass drug administration campaigns against neglected tropical diseases.
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Photo: Massamba Syulla / USSEIN
Trial investigators say the results could expand the scale and impact of mass drug administration campaigns against neglected tropical diseases.
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Photo: Massamba Syulla / USSEIN
Canada loses measles elimination status after record year of outbreaks
Canada had eliminated measles in 1998, two years prior to the United States.
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Photo: US Army / Wikimedia Commons
Canada had eliminated measles in 1998, two years prior to the United States.
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Photo: US Army / Wikimedia Commons
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Canada loses measles elimination status after record year of outbreaks
Canada had eliminated measles in 1998, two years prior to the United States.
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Photo: US Army / Wikimedia Commons
Canada had eliminated measles in 1998, two years prior to the United States.
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Photo: US Army / Wikimedia Commons