Flu Season Hits Texas Schools Hard, Raising Concerns Nationwide

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In recent months, Texas schools have reported a notable increase in student absences due to various illnesses. This trend is not isolated to Texas; health officials across the United States are closely monitoring similar patterns to prevent further outbreaks. Current Situation in Texas Schools Texas has seen a surge in cases of respiratory illnesses, including […]

Rose Acre Farms Bird Flu Outbreak

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Rose Acre Farms Bird Flu Outbreak: How It Could Impact Egg Availability and Prices A recent bird flu outbreak at Rose Acre Farms, one of the largest egg producers in the United States, has raised concerns about potential disruptions in egg supply and rising prices. The outbreak has led to the culling of thousands of […]

The Quad-Demic: A Winter Storm of Illnesses

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The Quad-Demic: A Winter Storm of Illnesses The holiday season is usually a time for joy and togetherness, but this year, health experts are warning about a concerning surge of illnesses, creating what’s being called a “quad-demic.” This refers to the simultaneous rise in cases of four different infectious diseases: RSV, COVID-19, influenza (flu), and […]

Single bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds

Scientists from the Scripps Research Institute are reporting that it would take just a single mutation in the version of bird flu that has swept through U.S. dairy herds to produce a virus adept at latching on to human cells, a much simpler step than previously imagined. To date, there have been no documented cases […]

Stay Healthy This Holiday Season: The Importance of Getting Your COVID-19 and Flu Shots

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Stay Healthy This Holiday Season: The Importance of Getting Your COVID-19 and Flu Shots As the holiday season approaches, we all look forward to reuniting with family and friends, celebrating traditions, and enjoying festive gatherings. However, the colder months also bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu. To ensure that […]

Bird flu is confirmed in hospitalized Canadian teen

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OTTAWA, Ontario — Health officials on Wednesday confirmed bird flu in a British Columbia teen and said the virus was related to a poultry outbreak in the province. Initial testing had indicated the teenager’s infection was from bird flu and was confirmed in further testing, the Public Health Agency of Canada said in a statement. […]

NH man fights for life with 3 mosquito viruses, including EEE

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KENSINGTON, N.H. – A New Hampshire man is fighting for his life because of a mosquito bite. Fifty-four-year-old Joe Casey of Kensington has tested positive for three mosquito-borne viruses, including eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus. “He’s my brother. It’s very difficult, especially because it’s from a mosquito,” his sister-in-law Angela Barker told […]