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July 16, 2024

World's second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast, latest milestone in fight against the disease

The Ivory Coast began a routine malaria vaccination program using the world's second shot developed to protect against malaria on Monday.

July 13, 2024

2,400 Oregon hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis

An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed more than 2,400 people to infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, which can become deadly.

July 12, 2024

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.

July 12, 2024

Oregon physician may have exposed more than 2,400 patients to infectious diseases, including HIV

Patients at hospitals near Portland, Oregon, may have been exposed to infectious diseases because of an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices.

July 10, 2024

Bird flu has infected humans in these countries as virus spreads around the world

Varying types of avian influenza, the bird flu virus, have been found in humans across the globe this year. Public health officials are paying close attention to the spread of the flu.

July 8, 2024

Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission

An avian influenza experiment found that the virus is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, but it does have some capability of spreading this way.

July 7, 2024

New medications, caregiver stress relievers and epilepsy awareness top this week's health news

This week's health roundup includes a new Alzheimer's medication, a man's fight for epilepsy awareness, tips for relieving caregiver stress, a summer COVID surge and more.

July 5, 2024

In Colorado, plague case confirmed in human, health officials say: ‘Must be treated promptly’

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, according to health officials. Experts share tips for preventing spread of the bacterial infection.

July 3, 2024

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

Two locally acquired cases of mosquito-borne dengue fever have been confirmed in the Florida Keys. Officials and experts share prevention efforts as infections hit record highs around the world.

July 3, 2024

NIH's bat vivarium for virology studies in Colorado sparks concern from residents, academics

The National Institutes of Health is collaborating with Colorado State University to construct a virology research center to study infected bats on the school's Foothills campus