Health Officials Confirm Meningococcal Disease Case in Fresno County

NYC health officials are investigating a Legionnaires’ disease cluster. Should New Yorkers be worried?

City health officials say they are still investigating a cluster of cases of a poorly understood type of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease. As of July 6, there were 23 [] The post NYC health officials are investigating a Legionnaires’ disease cluster. Should New Yorkers be worried? appeared first on URL Media.

Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths: Report

Health authorities report 197 cases in 2 districts southwest of capital Bangui

Thousands of people exposed to Victorian-era disease at 2 major airports

Health authorities have confirmed two new cases amid concerns that the disease has spread.

WHO officially declares end of Hantavirus outbreak

WHO officially declares end of Hantavirus outbreak

Probe into norovirus outbreak at Valentines Manukau after 15 people fall ill

Probe into norovirus outbreak at Valentines Manukau after 15 people fall ill

Video: WHO declares hantavirus outbreak that started on Dutch cruise ship over

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the hantavirus outbreak that started on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius officially over.

Diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis exceeds 1,000 cases in U.S. What Californians should know

Several states, primarily in the Midwest and on the East Coast, have reported thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic disease that can cause an extended bout of debilitating diarrhea. There have been cases of cyclosporiasis infection in California this year, but none has been linked to the current outbreak. Public health officials, however, have []

Pharma-Funded Campaign Silenced Online Vaccine Dissent, Documents Reveal

(NaturalNews) A coordinated campaign funded by pharmaceutical interests targeted healthcare workers who questioned Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, according ...

What to know about NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak, symptoms and prevention

What to know about NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak, symptoms and prevention

Parasitic Illness Confirmed in Louisiana - What You Should Know

Parasitic Illness Confirmed in Louisiana - What You Should Know

Cruise Ship-Linked Hantavirus Outbreak Over: WHO

The UN’s health agency declares an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that sparked international alarm, after the last person was confirmed to have tested negative and left quarantine.

'The time to act is now': Mum's meningitis vaccination plea after daughter's death

Meningococcal B disease can kill within hours and can also leave survivors with life-changing disabilities

News24 | WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine.

Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has caused 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations linked to cooling towers.

Lassa fever kills doctor, prompts emergency response in Benue

A fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in Benue State has claimed the life of a medical doctor, Dr Vitalis Tersoo Azever, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and activate emergency response measures across the state. Dr Azever, a staff member of APIN Public Health Initiatives in Konshisha Local Government Area, died at the Jos University [] Lassa fever kills doctor, prompts emergency response in Benue

Ten Legionnaires’ Cases in Two Manhattan Zip Codes Send Health Officials Back to the Cooling Towers

Ten Legionnaires' disease cases have emerged in Manhattan's Carnegie Hill and Yorkville since late June, and the city's Health Department is testing every cooling tower in two zip codes to find the source before more residents get sick.

Gaza: Over 9,000 skin disease cases in two weeks

Gaza: Over 9,000 skin disease cases in two weeks

World : US CDC Investigates 145 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 17 States

LOS ANGELES, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The United States (US) Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states so far this year, and has been investigating potential clusters and potential sources of infection, Xinhua reported.

Hamilton’s legionnaires’ disease outbreak declared over

The agency says it declared the legionnaires' disease outbreak over after no additional cases were reported between May 26 and Saturday.

Homeless and hospitalised: The deadly impact of sleeping rough

One frontline doctor says it is the sickest population he has ever worked with.

She Had a Legitimate Medical Certificate for One Sick Day — Her Boss Demanded an In-Person Doctor’s Note and Full Medical Clearance on Top of It

This employee is only human, and humans get sick from time to time. The post She Had a Legitimate Medical Certificate for One Sick Day — Her Boss Demanded an In-Person Doctor’s Note and Full Medical Clearance on Top of It appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Dozens of daycare centres suspended over safety risks

A popular day care provider with dozens of centres across one state has been suspended for a litany of compliance issues of risk to the safety of children.

Suspended doctor arrested over alleged unsafe circumcisions in Limpopo village

Suspended doctor arrested over alleged unsafe circumcisions in Limpopo village

What to know about the parasitic outbreak giving ‘explosive’ diarrhea to people on Canada’s doorstep

There are over 1,200 cases of the nasty stomach bug in Michigan and more throughout the U.S., but the Public Health Agency of Canada says it is 'is not currently investigating' any outbreaks north of the border

Cyclospora Cases Are Climbing in New York, Illinois, and Texas as Doctors Warn It Is Often Misdiagnosed

CDC confirms 145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states. NY, IL, and TX lead case counts. Doctors warn standard stool cultures miss this parasite — specific testing is required.

My Husband Is Ignoring His Doctor’s Warnings. It Could Mean Life or Death.

I'm terrified.

In New York City: 10 Things To Know About The Ongoing Outbreak

NYC investigates Legionnaires disease outbreak -- urges vigilance and medical care for those in affected areas

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in US sparks concern

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in US sparks concern

Salud detecta cuatro casos de sarampión en una familia de Cofradía

La Secretaría de Salud identificó cuatro nuevos casos de sarampión en el sector de Cofradía, Cortés, y movilizó 14 brigadas de vacunación para contener una posible propagación. Este artículo Salud detecta cuatro casos de sarampión en una familia de Cofradía se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.

WHO says cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) health agency on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine.World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference he was very pleased to say that WHO considers the outbreak of hantavirus over.

GCSO sheriff issues apology after falsely claiming 45 dogs were euthanized in parvovirus outbreak

Despite an earlier statement that a parvovirus outbreak at the Guadalupe County Animal Shelter led to the euthanasia of more than 40 dogs, GCSO Sheriff Joshua Ray now says “there was no outbreak at their facility and no animals were euthanized.”

Nearly 60% of Hong Kong parents mistake deadly disease for a cold, survey finds

Nearly 60 per cent of Hong Kong parents mistakenly believe that invasive meningococcal disease is no different from a common cold, a survey has found, prompting doctors to urge greater public awareness of the potentially fatal infection ahead of the summer travel season. The warning follows a survey by the Hong Kong Early Childhood Educators Association of 300 parents and teachers. Parents scored an average of 3.84 out of 10 on their knowledge of the disease, compared with 4.8 for teachers. The...

WHO declares hantavirus outbreak over as last patient finishes quarantine

The World Health Organization declared the hantavirus outbreak over on Thursday after 60 days. “Today, the final contact of a person exposed to hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius completed their quarantine period, tested negative and returned home. No further cases have been reported since the 25th of May,” WHO’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus []

Don't call it 'safe': Public records suggest Canada didn't accurately track COVID vaccine injuries

As the Public Health Agency of Canada internally discussed the rationale it would give the public for no longer publishing reported COVID-19 vaccine injuries on its vaccine safety webpage two years ago, its executive director made a startling request: Don't call the immunizations safe.

An Astrakhan resident died after being poisoned by food from a supermarket.

Fourteen people were hospitalized with an intestinal infection after purchasing prepared food at a local grocery store. One person died. The store's employees were taken in for questioning; the incident followed a dispute with the city administration, the director said.

Public records suggest Canada didn’t accurately track COVID vaccine injuries

As the Public Health Agency of Canada internally discussed the rationale it would give the public for no longer publishing reported COVID-19 vaccine injuries on its vaccine safety webpage two years ago, its executive director made a startling request: Don’t call the immunizations “safe.” Records requested by Just the News under Canada’s Access to Information []...Click to read more

Flavored noodles linked to more than 100 salmonella infections in Europe

European food safety and health officials have reported a salmonella outbreak linked to flavored-noodle products, with 106 confirmed cases across 14 countries

Life-threatening fungal infection that can live on surfaces for weeks is rising in the US

The infection typically affects people with severe medical conditions and patients can be infectious for more than two years without any symptoms

MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study

The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.

Cases of cyclosporiasis, 'explosive' diarrhea illness, spike throughout United States

Cases of cyclosporiasis, 'explosive' diarrhea illness, spike throughout United States