In a startling announcement, Massachusetts health officials revealed the first human case of West Nile virus for the year. A woman in her 70s was exposed in Middlesex County, raising alarms about mosquito-borne illnesses as the risk remains high across the state. Residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as the summer fades.
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A terrifying outbreak in Louisiana sees two fatalities linked to raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacteria. Learn about the risks and safety measures you should take.
A new vaccine policy has been announced, allowing boosters for high-risk patients while leaving healthy adults and children in a gray area. Experts warn this could lead to fewer vaccinations and rising COVID-19 cases.
Tragedy strikes as two individuals die from a flesh-eating bacteria after consuming raw oysters in Louisiana. Health officials warn of the dangers associated with vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in warm coastal waters.
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The Minnesota Department of Health warns of an increasing risk of West Nile virus amid a hot summer, with 20 confirmed cases and two deaths. Precautions are essential to avoid mosquito bites and serious illness.
The CDC has quietly reduced its Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, now only monitoring salmonella and E. coli. Experts express concerns over potential public health risks and the impact on food safety.
A traveler returning from El Salvador has been confirmed with the first human case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in the U.S. Health officials assure the risk to the public remains low, but the case raises concerns about the parasite's spread.
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