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The Lifesaving Legacy of Vaccines

Perri Klass, MD, on vaccine milestones, evolving risks, and how public health protects kids

4 Hrs Ago
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State Bars Health Workers From Pushing COVID Vax; Cold Deaths; Marburg Outbreak Ends

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

4 Hrs Ago
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Flu-Like Mystery Disease in Congo Could Be More Than Just Malaria

After man dies with hemorrhagic fever symptoms, officials are thinking a virus is at work as well

Dec 19, 2024
A photo of the Panzi general Hospital, in southwestern Congo, Thursday, Nov 5, 2024.
U.S. Reports First Severe Case of Bird Flu

Patient in Louisiana had exposure to backyard poultry

Dec 18, 2024
A photo of chickens in the backyard of a house.
New Guideline Revises Cautions Around Dental Work in Joint Replacement Patients

Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

Dec 18, 2024
A photo of an out-of-focus dentist holding up a dental drill.
Controversial COVID Paper Retracted; USPSTF's Vitamin D Rec; Medical Abortion Pain

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 18, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Make the Diagnosis: First He Had a Sore Throat. Now This. What’s Up?

A 48-year-old man visited his doctor about burning, slightly painful, and itchy red spots that began developing on his legs 3 days prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Dec 17, 2024
Image of a rash all over a man's legs.
Opinion
The Forgotten Toll of Polio

Science and public health turned survival into the norm, says Perri Klass, MD

Dec 17, 2024
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CDC Can't Confirm Suspected Bird Flu Case Tied to Raw Milk

California sample tests negative for all types of flu by the time it reaches federal lab

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of gallon jugs of raw milk.
Trump Picks Should 'Steer Clear' of Undermining Polio Vaccine, Mitch McConnell Says

Senate Republican leader's statement appears to be directed at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Dec 16, 2024
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Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 16, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
RFK Jr.'s Lawyer Asked FDA to Pull Polio Vaccine; Pollution-VTE Link; H5N1 in Cats

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 13, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Mystery Disease in Congo May Be Malaria but More Testing Needed, Authorities Say

More than one disease may be involved, according to WHO director

Dec 12, 2024
A view of the general Hospital Panzi in southwestern Congo, Thursday, Nov 5, 2024.
California Child May Have Bird Flu After Drinking Raw Milk

Case stands out for being outside the usual farm work setting

Dec 11, 2024
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