Tag: Outbreak
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Dengue Cases Surge in KP as 102 New Infections Reported in 24 Hours
Dengue Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 102 New Infections in 24 Hours Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reported a significant uptick in dengue cases, with 102 new infections confirmed across the province in the last 24 hours. The surge continues a worrying trend for the region, where monsoon rains and warm temperatures provide ideal breeding…
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Measles Outbreak Investigation in Utah Hit by Patient Refusal to Talk
Overview: A Stalled Investigation Amid a Regional Outbreak An ongoing measles outbreak near the Arizona-Utah border has reached a critical juncture in Salt Lake City, where health officials report that a probable case identified in the area is declining to cooperate. The situation complicates contact tracing, vaccination outreach, and containment measures essential to stopping the…
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Measles Outbreak in Utah: Patient Blocks Investigation
Overview of the Utah Measles Outbreak A measles outbreak linked to a larger border-area spread between Arizona and Utah has prompted public health officials to intensify their contact tracing and vaccination campaigns. As cases accumulate, investigators rely on cooperation from patients and close contacts to map transmission chains, identify unreported exposures, and curb further spread.…
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Measles Outbreak Utah: Investigation Blocked by Refusal
Overview of the Utah measles investigation A public health investigation into a measles outbreak at the Arizona-Utah border has hit a roadblock as a key patient in the Salt Lake City area refuses to cooperate with health authorities. The refusal complicates contact tracing, vaccination outreach, and containment efforts that are crucial during an ongoing nationwide…
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Measles Outbreak at Wellington Schools Sparks Concern and Calls for Vaccination Vigilance
Overview of the Wellington measles outbreak A measles outbreak is ongoing in the Wellington region, with Health New Zealand reporting one new case in the capital today. The tally across the country has risen to 11, with the strongest cluster centered around Wellington College and Wellington Girls’ College. The situation has prompted concern among parents,…
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Hepatitis A Outbreak in Czech Republic Could Last 1-2 Years
The Czech hepatitis A outbreak: a developing public health challenge The hepatitis A outbreak in the Czech Republic, which began last April in isolated pockets of Ostrava, has grown into a nationwide concern. With 2,141 confirmed cases and 26 deaths—ten of them in Prague—the situation exceeds last year’s toll, when 676 people fell ill and…
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Czech Hepatitis A Outbreak: experts warn it could last 1-2 more years and push for targeted vaccination
Overview of the Czech Hepatitis A Situation Public health officials in the Czech Republic are monitoring a significant Hepatitis A outbreak that began in April 2025 in Ostrava and has since spread to multiple regions. As of now, there are about 2,141 reported cases and 26 deaths, including ten in Prague. This marks the largest…
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Czech Hepatitis A Outbreak Could Last One to Two More Years, Health Expert Warns
Hepatitis A Outbreak in the Czech Republic Stretches Into a Prolonged Phase The hepatitis A outbreak that began in April 2025 in isolated pockets of Ostrava has spiraled into a national health concern, with 2,141 reported cases and 26 deaths, including ten in Prague. This figure stands in stark contrast to the 676 illnesses and…
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Determinants of mpox vaccination uptake among MSM during the 2022 outbreak: Insights from Lyon, France
Overview and context The 2022 mpox outbreak prompted a targeted vaccination campaign for at-risk populations, notably men who have sex with men (MSM) with multiple sexual partners. A large retrospective study from Lyon University Hospital in France evaluated first-dose mpox vaccination (modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic) uptake among MSM and explored several determinants that influenced whether…
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Determinants of mpox Vaccination Uptake Among MSM During the 2022 Outbreak: Insights from a Lyon Hospital Study
Background and Objectives The 2022 mpox outbreak prompted targeted vaccination for at‑risk groups, notably men who have sex with men (MSM) with multiple partners. Aiming to quantify first-dose uptake and understand its drivers, researchers conducted a single‑centre retrospective analysis at the STI and HIV clinics of Lyon University Hospital, France. The study focused on three…