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UN FAO warns of "unprecedented" bird flu threat as virus jumps to mammals

Tue, 2025-03-18 10:14 — mike kraft
UN agency warns of ‘unprecedented’ bird flu threat as H5N1 virus jumps to mammals Food and Agriculture Organization warns of “serious impacts” on food production, rural jobs, local economies and prices to consumers. POLITICO
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Long-COVID risks cut over 60% by 3 vaccine doses--study.

Mon, 2025-03-17 20:12 — mike kraft
3 vaccine doses cut long-COVID risk by over 60%, analysis suggests Two people with reported exposure associated with the Texas and New Mexico outbreaks now have symptoms.  CIDRAP
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Bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months--study

Mon, 2025-03-17 19:42 — mike kraft
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows | CNN Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk to public health, according to a new study from researchers at Cornell University that was funded by the US Food and Drug Administration. Brenda Goodman CNN

 

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Health officials in southwest states streached out in combatting measles misinformation

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:50 — mike kraft
Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates | CNN In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the clock to raise vaccination rates and otherwise help protect vulnerable communities – work that is challenged by the spread of disinformation. Deidre McPhillips, Neha Mukherjee CNN

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Measles remains a health danger years after infection--doctors.

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:38 — mike kraft
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be. NPR

 

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Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office although bird flu spreads

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:25 — mike kraft
As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office | CNN The Trump administration has not staffed an office established by Congress to prepare the nation for future pandemics, according to three sources familiar with the situation. Brenda Goodman CNN

 

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First outbreak of more deadly H7N9 bird flu virus since 2017 reported in U.S.

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:18 — mike kraft
US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017 The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs. Sybille de La Hamaide Reuters
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Trump administration reported planning to slash funding for programs to counter vaccine hesitancy

Fri, 2025-03-14 20:07 — mike kraft
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Trump administration escalates efforts to take back $20B from nonprofits involved in climate issue

Fri, 2025-03-14 17:55 — mike kraft
Trump officials escalate fight to take back $20B in climate money The Justice Department is demanding documents from nonprofits that were awarded the money through the Inflation Reduction Act. Jean Chemnick Politico
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US measles cases top 300, highest in a year since 2019

Fri, 2025-03-14 17:45 — mike kraft
US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019 The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the mos… nweixel The Hill

 

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Bird Flu: Poll Reports That Most Republicans Do Not Trust CDC On Bird Flu

Fri, 2025-03-14 11:40 — mike kraft
Poll: Most Republicans Do Not Trust CDC On Bird Flu | KFF As bird flu continues to circulate among animals in the U.S. with some human cases, about six in 10 (58%) people overall have at least “a fair amount” of trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information about bird flu, though only 21% have a “great deal of trust,”…More kfftiffanyf KFF

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Misinformation issue: how to help counter it--study

Fri, 2025-03-14 10:59 — mike kraft
This psychological ‘booster’ could help people resist misinformation, a new study finds | CNN Misinformation is everywhere, and it can be hard to detect false claims. But consistent training could help people avoid fake news traps, new research shows. Julianna Bragg CNN

 

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RFK Jr. claims measles can be trated with vitamin A but many experts disagree

Fri, 2025-03-14 10:51 — mike kraft
RFK Jr. claims measles can be treated with vitamin A, linked to poor diet. Here's what science says RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed. ABC News ABC News
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U.S. FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recomendations, without its independent advisors

Fri, 2025-03-14 10:38 — mike kraft
After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations | CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the upcoming respiratory virus season, but without input from its independent vaccine advisers. Katherine Dillinger, Brenda Goodman CNN
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COVID pandemic stole nearly 17 million years of life from European adults --study

Thu, 2025-03-13 17:37 — mike kraft
Study: COVID pandemic stole nearly 17 million years of life from adults in 18 European countries The measles outbreak in Texas rises to 198 cases, while New Mexico's outbreak climbs to 30 cases. CIDRAP
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