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October 17, 2024

Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases

Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California. Infectious disease experts voice their concerns and recommend precautions.

October 8, 2024

Fauci says West Nile Virus was a ‘harrowing’ experience: ‘Afraid I would never recover’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the public face of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic response, is speaking out about his “terrifying" bout with West Nile virus in August.

October 3, 2024

Deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has health officials on high alert

Amid reports of a deadly viral outbreak in Central Africa, researchers are reportedly scrambling to develop treatments and vaccines to combat Marburg virus.

October 3, 2024

Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos, state media reports

Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media reported on Wednesday.

September 23, 2024

Nasal spray flu vaccine gets FDA approval for home use: ‘A good alternative’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist — the nasal spray flu vaccine — for home use by a patient or adult caregiver. Dr. Nicole Saphier and Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in.

September 22, 2024

Virus linked to rare paralyzing illness in children could spike in US, wastewater data suggests

Wastewater samples have shown elevated levels of a respiratory virus that has been linked to paralysis in some children, according to a report from WastewaterSCAN. Infectious disease experts weigh in.

September 20, 2024

Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say

The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.

September 19, 2024

Los Angeles County reports dengue fever cluster acquired from local mosquitoes

At least three cases of dengue fever have been reported in residents bitten by local mosquitoes in the Baldwin Park neighborhood east of downtown Los Angeles.

September 18, 2024

Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine?

With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get a flu shot? The CDC and Dr. Marc Siegel share recommendations for optimal protection against the virus.

September 10, 2024

Tick-borne Wetland virus, newly discovered in China, could cause damage to brain, researchers say

Scientists are warning of a new tick-borne disease, which they are calling the Wetland virus, recently discovered in China. Here's what to know about the symptoms and risks.