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All articles tagged: Respiratory disorder, unspecified (J98.9)

HealthDay 03 July at 07.17 PM

Fourth Dairy Worker Infected With Bird Flu, but CDC Says Public Risk Still Low

Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, a fourth case of H5N1 avian flu has been confirmed in another dairy worker, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.The latest case was reported in Colorado, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release."As with previous cases, the person is a worker on a

HealthDay 28 June at 11.51 AM

CDC Advises Updated COVID Vaccine for Everyone Over 6 Months of Age

As a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines when they become available this fall.The recommendation was issued Thurs

Evalytics 06 May at 07.27 PM

Dairy worker with bird flu never developed respiratory symptoms, only pinkeye

A dairy worker contracted bird flu without showing respiratory symptoms, only exhibiting pink eye. The case highlights the potential for varied symptoms and transmission routes of avian influenza. Health officials emphasize vigilance in monitoring for unusual symptoms to prevent outbreaks.

Evalytics 15 April at 05.21 PM

New EPA rules for about 200 US chemical manufacturers take aim at ‘cancer alleys’

The EPA issued new rules to protect neighborhoods near 200+ manufacturing plants releasing toxins like ethylene oxide, reducing cancer risks by 96%. The rule mandates fenceline air monitoring for leaks, especially impacting poor and minority communities. The deadline for compliance is extended, except for neoprene makers in "Cancer Alley", Louisiana.

HealthDay 16 January at 11.49 PM

CDC: Although Season Not Over, Flu Activity Is Slowing Down

For the first time in months, there has been "a single-week decrease" in flu activity, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.But health officials warn that the flu season is far from over, with a surge expected shortly. "Folks try not to seek care

HealthDay 14 December at 05.00 PM

Single Dose of mRNA-1345 Vaccine Safe, Effective Against RSV in Seniors

A single dose of mRNA-1345 vaccine is safe and results in lower incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated disease in older patients, according to a study published in the Dec. 14 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Eleanor Wilson, M.D., from Moderna in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and colleagues conducted a rando