Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn’t get MMR vaccine
The parents of a young girl who died after contracting measles in West Texas last month talk about their position on the MMR vaccine. The child was six years old and died on February 26th after being hospitalized in Lubbock, as reported by the Texas Department of Health. The agency said it was “the first […]
Travel during measles outbreak: How to avoid infection while flying
Measles has spread across the United States as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 220 cases nationwide as of March 7th. The increase in incidents began in Texas, where 223 cases have been identified since late January (as of March 11). A new incident was confirmed last week in a […]
Dysentery, the diarrhea-inducing bacterial infection, on the rise in Oregon
Dying from dysentery is now more than just a video game meme in Oregon. In the nasty turn of events that come directly from the “Oregon Trail” game, Maradi's dysentery, which induces diarrhea, makes a stomach-rising comeback in densely populated regions of the nation. Martnoma County has seen a surge in cases of excessively infectious […]
Cold and flu product recalled due to infection concerns
It's the peak of cold and flu seasons, but you might want to take a closer look at the label before grabbing a nose wash and cleaning up your suffocating nose. Ascent Consumer Products Inc. I'm recalling spontaneously One of the popular sinucleanse soft tip squeeze bottle nasal cleaning systems after testing confirmed the presence […]
Pope Francis’ respiratory infection is presenting a ‘complex clinical picture’ as worries grow over pontiff’s health
ROME – Pope Francis' respiratory infections present a “complex clinical picture” that requires further hospitalization, the Vatican said on Monday that concerns about the 88-year-old clergyman's increasingly frail health I stated. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted on recent days and Mondays suggest that the Pope suffers from a “multi-microbial respiratory […]
These are the states where you’re most at risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection
The risk of sexually transmitted diseases is higher in some places. What is your home state? new data from universal drug store According to the company's “Sexual Health Index,'' it has revealed sexually transmitted disease hotspots across the country. As an example, Mississippi ranks as the “worst affected” state for sexually transmitted diseases, with one […]
W.H.O. Says Nothing Unusual in China as Citizens Report Respiratory Infection ‘Mayhem’
The World Health Organization (WHO) issues a statement to China's state propaganda agency Global Times Experts said on Wednesday that they believe the surge in patients with respiratory infections in Chinese hospitals is not unusual and no state of emergency has been declared. In China, hospital visits due to various respiratory viral infections such as […]
California child drank raw milk before possible bird flu infection: Local health officials
A California child suspected of having bird flu drank raw milk before becoming ill, local health officials said. A Marin County child went to a local emergency room last month complaining of fever and vomiting after drinking raw milk, officials said. The child tested positive for influenza A, a category that includes both seasonal influenza […]
Dengue Fever Hits Texas Border Region, Highest Infection Rate in Two Decades, Say Health Officials
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Dengue fever cases are increasing along the Texas-Mexico border, with infection rates in the Lone Star State reaching levels not seen in more than two decades. Mexico has also seen an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to complications from the virus. Despite the proximity of Mexico and Texas border cities, […]
Elton John has ‘lost my eyesight’ following infection
Elton John lost sight in one eye due to a severe infection. At the opening night of the musical version of The Devil Wears Prada in London on Sunday, John told the audience: “As you know, I lost my eyesight so I couldn't come to most of the screenings.'' I didn't.'' ” “So it's hard […]