Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. In late January, two school-age ...
In a first, deadly virus from Nipah family 'Camp Hill' found in US: Know its symptoms
Researchers have identified Camp Hill virus, a type of henipavirus, in shrews in US state of Alabama. This virus, related to the deadly Nipah virus, raises concerns about human transmission and ...
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U.S. facing most intense flu season in at least 15 years
One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number ...
Is H5N9 bird flu a threat to humans?
As California's Central Valley makes headlines for the growing number of people testing positive for the bird flu from exposure to dairy cows, Rais Vohra, MD, professor at UC San Francisco, Fresno and ...
Most dangerous snakes on each continent; here’s the list
Explore the world's deadliest snakes, including the North America's Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, South America's Fer-De-Lance, and Europe's Nose-Horned Viper. Learn about each snake's habitat, ...