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Measles: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

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grippe symptoms :: Article Creator Flu Cases Up Dramatically On LI, New York State Doctors are urging people to get a flu shot in light of a dramatic increase in cases of the influenza virus on Long Island. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr. Influenza cases across Long Island and New York have dramatically increased over the past two weeks and doctors expect them to continue to rise as people head back to work and school after the holidays. There were 16,043 lab-confirmed cases of flu in the state for the week ending Dec. 21, up from 8,640 for the week ending Dec. 14, according to state figures. About 8,500 of those cases were from Long Island, but experts said the numbers are likely higher since many people with flu don't seek medical care. "The flu is hitting hard right now," said Dr. Lynda Gerberg, lead pediatrician at Northwell Health-GoHealth, which has urgent care centers across Long Island, New York City and Westchester ...

You asked, we’re answering: Your top questions about Covid-19 and vaccines

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tularemia symptoms :: Article Creator CDC Surveillance Data Show Increase In US Tularemia Incidence Although case numbers remain low, average annual US incidence of a rare bacterial zoonotic disease rose by more than half from 2011 to 2022, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a report published yesterday in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, CDC investigators said 2,462 tularemia cases were reported over the period, with the annual average incidence of 0.064 per 100,000 population representing a 56% increase compared with the previous surveillance period (2001 to 2010). Incidence was highest among children ages 5 to 9 years old, older men, and American Indian or Alaska Natives (AI/AN).  Tularemia cases were reported by health departments in 47 states overall, but investigators with the CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases say half of all reported ...

Vaccine Shedding: Facts, Myths, & More

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microcytic anemia :: Article Creator What Does A Mean Corpuscular Volume Level Measure? Mean corpuscular volume, or MCV, measures red blood cell size. A typical adult MCV level is 80 to 100 femtoliters (fl). The above figure comes from a 2024 topic review. A doctor usually requests an MCV test as part of a complete blood count, which analyzes many blood components, including white blood cells and platelets. If a doctor suspects that a person has anemia, they will use an MCV test to confirm the type of anemia. Different MCV levels indicate specific types of anemia. However, it is possible to have anemia with a normal MCV level. In this article, we examine what MCV levels measure. We also examine what different MCV levels mean and what may cause these changes. Red blood cells have many characteristics that a doctor can measure using specific indicators. MCV indicates the average red blood cell size and volume. Other...

A Family’s Perspective – “The Brutality of Sepsis will Haunt Us for the Rest of Our Lives”

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Viral Rash: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment in Adults and Babies

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ebola cases per year :: Article Creator Ebola Outbreak In Five Graphics More than 1,800 people have died and more than 2,700 have been infected in the latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the crisis a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak is the second-largest in the history of the virus. It follows the 2013-16 epidemic in West Africa that killed more than 11,300 people. 1. Ebola cases are on the rise So far, more than 1,800 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest outbreak, which began in August last year. The death of a priest from the disease in the eastern city of Goma, a major transport hub on the DR Congo-Rwanda border, could be a "game-changer" given the city has a large population, the WHO said. He had travelled 200km (125 miles) by bus from Butembo - one of the towns hardest hit by...

You asked, we’re answering: Your top questions about Covid-19 and vaccines

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west nile fever :: Article Creator Experts Reveal The 11 Most Dangerous Diseases For 2025 That Are A 'big Concern' A team of experts have revealed the 11 most dangerous diseases as we head into 2025, and the associated symptoms that come with it. While the Covid-19 pandemic may been forgotten about now, there are many diseases impacting thousands of Americans. So here, we take a look at the 11 most dangerous diseases that are concerning doctors right now (as per the Daily Mirror). Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria While not a disease as such, antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are on the rise, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) describing it as a global health threat. UKHSA Chief Executive Professor Dame Jenny Harries said in November: "Increasingly the first antibiotics that patients receive aren't effective at tackling their infections. That's not just an inconvenience – it means they are at greater risk of dev...

Viral Rash: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment in Adults and Babies

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trichomoniasis symptoms :: Article Creator One Million New STIs Every Day, Says WHO The WHO estimates one in 25 people has at least one STI One million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur every single day, the World Health Organization has estimated. That means more than 376 million new cases annually of four infections - chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, and syphilis. The WHO highlights a lack of progress in stopping the spread of STIs, and says its figures are a "wake-up call". Experts are particularly concerned about the rise in drug-resistant STIs. The WHO regularly evaluates the global impact of the four common sexually transmitted infections. It looks at published research and collects reports from its workers in countries around the world. Compared with its last analysis in 2012, the WHO reports "no substantive decline" in the rates of new or existing infectio...

A Family’s Perspective – “The Brutality of Sepsis will Haunt Us for the Rest of Our Lives”

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huntington's chorea :: Article Creator Huntington - Search News The Huntington Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 900 block of Fern Court, in Huntington, West Virginia at 1:31 ... The famed Surf City Splash is celebrating its silver anniversary, a time-honored tradition where plungers do a countdown at ... An elderly woman died Monday afternoon in a Huntington house fire, investigators said.The blaze was reported about 1:30 p.M. Before it became Ting in 2012, the impressive stand-alone building on Route 25A had been a revolving door of Asian fusion ... One person has died after a fire in Huntington. According to Cabell County 911 dispatchers, the fire broke out around 1:30 ... A citizen-led initiative to ban privatization of Huntington Beach's public libraries has qualified for the ballot. Tatiyana is putting the saying "a little bit of kindness goes a long way" to the test with "Smiles by Tatiyana." ... Carter...

Vaccine Shedding: Facts, Myths, & More

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Measles: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

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mucinex sore throat :: Article Creator How To Get Rid Of A Cold Fast With The Best Symptom-relieving Remedies How to get rid of a cold fast with the best symptom-relieving remedies Battling the coughs, aches, drips and stuffiness of a cold can feel like an uphill battle. But setting your body up for a quick recovery is possible. With the proper remedies and expert advice, you could trade that tissue box and scratchy throat for a clean bill of health in a matter of days. Quick Overview Best for cold prevention Emergen-C Immune+ Elderberry Support Powder Best vitamin C Airborne Vitamin C + Zinc Tablets Best zinc Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc Rapidmelts Best elderberry Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold & Flu Relief Tablets Best OTC symptom reliever Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Flu Medicine See 5 more "Viral upper respiratory infections (URIs) — commonly referred ...