Sewer sampling, the authors say, could be expanded to track other infectious diseases such as H5N1 avian flu or mpox or to detect unexpected pathogens.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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For the seventh week in a row, indicators show that US influenza activity is dropping, but it's still above baseline levels.
The leaders asked lawmakers for oversight hearings and to restore funding for critical public health programs.
Hospitalized COVID patients had higher rates than those without COVID-19 in 71% of the 65 laboratory-based outcomes.
The second infection was also tied to a 50% or greater increase in several specific long-COVID conditions, including myocarditis and fatigue.
Those who were ill with COVID-19 and had at least 1 underlying condition missed more days of work than those with flu or asymptomatic COVID.
The vaccine was 39% protective against medically attended COVID-19 over a median follow-up of 57 days.
Two lawmakers raise concerns about future scientific credibility and the availability of vaccines.
Only 7 jurisdictions are still reporting high flu activity, and, for COVID, wastewater detections returned to the low level.
Most participants had more fatigue, loss of motivation, impaired concentration and attention, and worsened mood, and many reported more anxiety.
The CDC is terminating $11.4 billion in grants and contracts awarded to state and community health departments for COVID-19 response.
