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COVID-19 hospitalization remains higher among older adults

Chris Dall

CDC researchers found that adults 65 and older continue to hospitalized for COVID at much higher rates than other age groups, yet antivirals remain underused in this age group .
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Rwanda confirms more Marburg cases, plans vaccine trial

Lisa Schnirring

Like past Marburg outbreaks, health workers have been heavily impacted, accounting for 29 of the 36 cases.

H5N1 infects second farm worker in California as feds bolster vaccine supply

Lisa Schnirring

Along with updates on recent human infections, federal officials detailed new awards for H5 vaccines, which will double the doses slated for the national stockpile.

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US markers show more COVID decline, with RSV rise in the southeast

Lisa Schnirring

Ghana reports first mpox case of the year

Lisa Schnirring

Doxy-PEP linked to increased proportion of tetracycline resistance genes in the gut

Chris Dall

Study: Prolonged antibiotics common in COVID patients with and without sepsis

Chris Dall

California reports likely H5N1 infection in dairy worker

Lisa Schnirring

APHIS gives $12 million to states, tribes for fight against chronic wasting disease

Mary Van Beusekom
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COVID antiviral studies: Emergent resistance mutations rare, Paxlovid awareness low

Mary Van Beusekom
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Study finds few outpatient antibiotic prescriptions for kids are optimal

Chris Dall

UK supermarkets lack robust antibiotic policies, report finds

Chris Dall
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Review finds serious gaps in steps to control avian flu in mammals

Lisa Schnirring

Quick takes: More H5N1 in dairy cows, mosquito-borne illnesses in California, Gavi vaccine impact

Lisa Schnirring

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WHO: cases at border and capital among Marburg concerns in Rwanda

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The Osterholm Quote

"At this point, we don't have any evidence that this one [avian influenza A] case in Missouri has transmitted the virus to anyone. I'm not saying it couldn't have happened, but based on what we know so far, we've not had ongoing transmission. There's no crisis."

USA Today, Sep 27, 2024
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Study on masks vs N95 respirators for health workers spurs concerns

The findings suggest medical masks may offer similar protection as respirators against COVID-19, but experts say hold on.