Epidemics
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Whooping cough cases surge in US, Europe post-COVID pandemic
Cases of pertussis fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, but cases of the “100-day” cough are now increasing. ADVERTISEMENT There has…
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Why the Democratic Republic of the Congo is struggling to contain mpox
The most impacted country due to mpox is struggling to contain it. Here’s a look at why that’s the case.…
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FDA expands monkeypox vaccine authorization to increase dose supply, allows shots for children
A health worker administers a dose of the Bavarian Nordic A/S Jynneos monkeypox vaccine at a vaccination site in West…
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WHO declares rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency
Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images The World Health Organization has activated its highest alert level for the growing…
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World Health Organization says monkeypox is not a global health emergency right now
The World Health Organization on Saturday said the rapid spread of monkeypox across dozens of nations does not represent a…
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House Democrats to hold hearings on baby formula crisis, introduce bill to beef up FDA inspections
House Democrats will hold hearings on the baby formula shortage in the U.S., and move to pass legislation to increase…
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Novavax confident Covid vaccine will receive FDA authorization in June after delays
Novavax is confident its Covid-19 vaccine will receive the endorsement of the Food and Drug Administration’s advisory committee early this…
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U.S. licenses key Covid vaccine technology to WHO so other countries can develop shots
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. has licensed a key technology used in the current Covid-19 vaccines to…
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U.S. gun homicides reached highest level in 25 years during Covid pandemic, CDC says
Gun homicides in the U.S. reached their highest level in more than 25 years during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to…
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Novavax posts first profitable quarter as Covid vaccine rolls out around the world
Rafael Henrique | LightRocket | Getty Images Novavax on Monday reported its first profitable quarter as its Covid vaccine rolls…
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