Tag: Infection Prevention
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Vaccines, Breastmilk, and Childhood Survival: How Immunization and Early Nutrition Protect Kids
Introduction: The Lifesaving Link Between Vaccines and Breastmilk Vaccines have transformed child health, dramatically reducing illnesses that once claimed countless young lives. Equally important, breastfeeding provides nutrients, antibodies, and bonding that together create a strong foundation for a child’s growth and resilience. When used together, routine immunisations and breastmilk can significantly improve survival rates and…
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Flu Rising in the U.S. Driven by New Variant Subclade K
Overview: Flu cases climb with a new subclade Health officials are monitoring a notable uptick in flu cases across the United States, with experts pointing to a new influenza variant commonly referred to as subclade K. This variant has shown early activity in other regions before taking hold in parts of the U.S., and researchers…
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Deadly Fungus That Eats You From Inside Out: Global Spread
What is the deadly fungus and why it matters Across the globe, scientists are tracking a concerning shift in fungal behavior. A deadly fungus that physicians sometimes describe in vivid terms as “eating you from the inside out” is spreading beyond traditional boundaries. While common fungi help decompose matter and support ecosystems, certain pathogens can…
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Waterloo Region Faces Early Flu Surge as New H3N2 Strain Emerges
Overview: An Unseasonal Rise in Flu Activity Waterloo Region is experiencing an unusually early uptick in influenza activity, with more people seeking medical care and a noticeable increase in hospitalizations. Health officials say a newly identified variation of the H3N2 strain may be contributing to the surge, complicating efforts to predict and manage the season’s…
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Flu Surge in Waterloo Region: New H3N2 Variant Drives Early Rise in Cases and Hospitalizations
Early Flu Spike in Waterloo Region Linked to New H3N2 Variant Residents of the Waterloo region are contending with an unusually early surge in influenza cases this season. Health officials report a noticeable uptick in hospitalizations, which appears to be driven by a recently identified variation of the H3N2 influenza strain. While influenza activity typically…
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Measles Exposure at Newark Airport: What Travelers Need to Know
Public Health Alert: Measles Exposure Linked to Newark Airport A health alert was issued after a passenger who had measles traveled through Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday, December 19. The exposure occurred in terminals B and C, prompting the New Jersey Department of Health to urge travelers who may have been in those areas…
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WHO Updates: 19 MERS-CoV Cases in 2025 as Strategic Surveillance Evolves
Overview: A Promising but Cautious Update The World Health Organization (WHO) has detailed 19 confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) worldwide in 2025 through December 21, including four fatalities. While the numbers remain relatively low compared with other global health challenges, the report underscores a pivotal shift in how health authorities track,…
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Nigeria Records 195 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025 Across 21 States (NCDC Report)
Overview: Lassa Fever Toll Rises in Nigeria Nigeria’s public health authorities, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), reported that Lassa fever has claimed 195 lives across 21 states by Epidemiological Week 49 of 2025. The outbreak, which continues to challenge health workers and communities, corresponds to a case fatality rate…
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Hepatitis A outbreak in the Czech Republic tops 3,000 cases
Update: hepatitis A outbreak grows in the Czech Republic The Czech health ministry has released a new update on the hepatitis A outbreak, reporting a total of 3,049 confirmed cases in the country through December 14 this year. A related toll of 34 deaths has been recorded. The surge in cases has prompted renewed warnings…
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Hepatitis A Cases Top 3,000 in the Czech Republic: Latest Outbreak Update
Overview: More than 3,000 Hepatitis A cases in the Czech Republic The Czech health authorities have reported a continuing hepatitis A outbreak, with the latest figures showing 3,049 confirmed cases in the country through December 14 of this year. The monitoring data also notes 34 fatalities linked to the infections. Public health officials emphasise that…