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U.S. Flu Rates Show Slight Increase; Overall Respiratory Viruses Rise To Moderate

Mon, 2024-12-09 10:06 — mike kraft
US flu activity picks up a little more pace In its weekly respiratory illness snapshot, the CDC upgraded the level from low to moderate. CIDRAP

Though US flu activity is still low, markers such as test positivity and emergency department (ED) visits show more rises, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said (Friday)  in its latest weekly update.


 

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U.S. A.I.D summary of its Vietnam health program

Fri, 2024-12-06 19:01 — mike kraft
Health | Vietnam | U.S. Agency for International Development The USAID Vietnam Health program aims to increase prevention and control of infectious diseases by building sustainable health systems that support Vietnam’s efforts to plan, finance, and implement solutions. U.S. Agency for International Development

The Government of Vietnam (GVN) has made remarkable strides in improving the health of the country’s citizens. However, much remains to be done in the areas of HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and global health security. The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) partners with the GVN to create inclusive health care systems to address long standing and emerging infectious disease threats, to ensure better health for the people of Vietnam.

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Young people may be at greated risk from extreme heat than than older persons--study

Fri, 2024-12-06 16:59 — mike kraft
Extreme heat-related deaths may be affecting the young more than the old: Study Young people may be at much greater risk of dying from climate change-induced extreme heat than the elderly, a new study has found Those under the age of 35 years old made up about 75 percent of re… aneklason The Hill

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Federal government orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

Fri, 2024-12-06 16:50 — mike kraft
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. AP News

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Mpox cases confirmed in two more African nations

Fri, 2024-12-06 12:23 — mike kraft
Mpox continues its Africa spread as clade 1b confirmed in 2 more nations Recent detections in Zimbabwe and Zambia were confirmed as the novel 1b clade. CIDRAP

 

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Congo mystery disease: WHO is sending experts to help

Fri, 2024-12-06 11:52 — mike kraft
WHO sends experts to help Congo diagnose mystery disease BERLIN (Reuters) -The World Health Organization said on Friday it is deploying experts to support health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate an as-yet undiagnosed disease linked to multiple deaths in a remote area of the country. The WHO experts are on their way to Panzi, a locality in the southwestern Kwango province, where they will deliver essential medicines and diagnostic kits to help analyse the cause of the illness. Laboratory tests are being conducted to determine the cause, the WHO said, adding that it would share more information as soon as it was available. Yahoo News
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Tampa, Florida affected more by climate change than any other U.S. city --analysis

Fri, 2024-12-06 11:29 — mike kraft
Climate change is impacting Tampa more than any other US city, analysis shows Climate change is impacting Tampa more than any other city in the United States, according to an analysis by the folks at Climate Central. Greg Dee ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS)

 

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Britain's health service is facing ‘quad-demic’ as flu and Covid cases rise --report

Fri, 2024-12-06 11:09 — mike kraft
Warning of NHS ‘quad-demic’ as flu and Covid cases rise in England NHS winter report reveals norovirus and RSV are also leaving thousands in hospital Guardian staff and agencies The Guardian
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Pain may be the most prevalent symptom of Long COVID -- study

Fri, 2024-12-06 10:22 — mike kraft

Pain Identified as Dominant Symptom in Long COVID

New research shows that pain—a common complaint of individuals experiencing long-term symptoms from the COVID-19 virus—may actually be the most prevalent and severe symptom reported in those with long COVID.

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Long COVID: the economic cost --study

Fri, 2024-12-06 10:09 — mike kraft
Long COVID-19 is costing Americans money Low income Americans are more likely to experience food insecurity and be unable to pay their bills due to long COVID. Leigh Hataway UGA Today

The COVID-19 pandemic panic that characterized the early 2020s may be gone. But the SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuing to wreak havoc on some Americans’ finances, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

The researchers found that long COVID-19 is making it harder for people to pay their bills, buy groceries and keep their utilities on.

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