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December 10, 2023

Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says

An outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever reported in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a CDC advisory. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the health situation.

December 10, 2023

Fauci should go down in history as one of the worst people to ever hold public office: Rand Paul

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says former medical adviser to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci made "disastrous" judgment calls during the pandemic and as far back as 2012.

December 9, 2023

Hong Kong to cull 900 pigs in wake of deadly swine fever outbreak

Hong Kong authorities have ordered more than 900 pigs to be culled after the presence of the deadly African swine fever (ASF) was found at a licensed farm in New Territories.

December 8, 2023

Millions of US adults have chronic fatigue syndrome, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report stating that 3.3 million U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome. The number is higher than estimated.

December 8, 2023

Baby killed, another brain damaged by infectious bacteria previously responsible for formula recall: report

A child in Kentucky is dead and an infant in Missouri is brain damaged after being infected with the dangerous bacteria cronobacter sakazakii this year, according to reports.

December 8, 2023

Virginia addresses delayed pandemic-related unemployment cases, aiming for completion by July 2024

The Virginia Employment Commission is moving forward in addressing a backlog of unemployment cases linked to the pandemic, according to Chief Deputy Commissioner Jeff Ryan.

December 7, 2023

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.

December 7, 2023

'100-day cough': Highly contagious infection that could fracture ribs soars 250% in UK

Health officials in the U.K. are warning the public about a sharp increase in whooping cough cases, a highly contagious bacterial infection that is dangerous for babies.

December 7, 2023

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

December 6, 2023

21 dead, 600 infected in Mali dengue outbreak

600 dengue fever cases have been counted in Mali, with 21 people confirmed by officials to have been killed by the mosquito-borne disease.