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Cold and Flu February 28, 2024

US numbers indicate flu shots are performing acceptably against virus

Estimates early for the 2023-24 flu season show that the vaccine is doing a fair job in preventing adults from falling sick enough to require a doctor's visit.

HEALTH February 28, 2024

Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

Amid ongoing measles outbreaks at Florida schools, the state’s Department of Health released an updated statement on Wednesday, warning of "misinformation" from media reports.

HEALTH February 28, 2024

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

A 10th case of measles has been reported in Florida, with many of them at one elementary school in Broward County. Health officials are sounding the alarm on vaccinations.

HEALTH February 27, 2024

Long COVID impacts 10% of pregnant women, study finds: ‘Take precautions’

A new study explores the prevalence of long COVID among pregnant women, finding that one in 10 experience prolonged symptoms from the virus.

West Virginia February 26, 2024

Bill allowing religious exemptions for childhood vaccines passes West Virginia House

A West Virginia bill, if enacted, would make the state the 46th in the nation to allow religious exemptions from childhood vaccines mandated by schools.

HEALTH February 25, 2024

COVID vaccine's impacts, plus IVF shutdowns, vaccine risks and more key health stories

In case you missed them, here is a roundup of some top health stories and developments that Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital covered over the past week — including updates on COVID impacts and more.

HEALTH February 23, 2024

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Amid measles outbreaks in various parts of the U.S., the Florida surgeon general has issued some guidance to parents regarding kids’ school attendance. Doctors offered reactions.

OPINION February 22, 2024

Diagnosing and treating what ails the CDC

It was obvious the CDC could not rise to the challenge presented by COVID-19 and is overdue for both a holistic reevaluation and strategic refocusing.

Africa February 20, 2024

Zimbabwe launches emergency polio vaccination campaign after 3 cases detected

Zimbabwe began an emergency campaign Tuesday to vaccinate over 4 million children against polio after three cases of the disease were detected.

HEALTH February 19, 2024

Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart and brain conditions

A new study published in the journal Vaccine found that the COVID vaccine was linked to a slight increase in neurological, blood and heart-related medical conditions. Experts weighed in.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE February 17, 2024

WHO chief's dire warning: Disease X outbreak 'a matter of when, not if'

Disease X is certain to break out in the future, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said a global treaty is needed to protect the world when the next pandemic hits