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Travelling Soon? Why Your Go-To Diarrhea Treatment Might Not Work

December 31, 2025

If you're planning to jet off somewhere exotic soon, there's something important you should know. The usual antibiotics for traveler's diarrhea aren't working as well as they used to. This is because the bacteria causing the illness are getting smarter and developing resistance. A recent study look

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Measles Alert in Rockwall County: What You Need to Know

February 27, 2025

A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is curre

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Health Boost for Coastal B. C. : New Ferry Routes in Medical Travel Program

December 21, 2024

B. C. Health Minister Josie Osborne has announced an expansion of the Travel Assistance Program (TAP) to include seven privately managed ferry routes. This means coastal communities on Vancouver Island and the mainland will have easier access to non-emergency medical specialists. The program, with a

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US to Screen Travelers from Rwanda for Marburg Virus

October 8, 2024

Hey there! Ever heard of Marburg? It’s a nasty virus that can cause fever, bleeding, and serious health issues, similar to Ebola. Well, starting mid-October, the US is going to start checking passengers who've been in Rwanda recently. These travelers will go through specific airports like Chicago O’

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Unveiling the Mysterious Oropouche Virus: An Emerging Threat

August 28, 2024

A mysterious disease, known as Oropouche virus, has been causing concern among health officials due to its rapid spread and potential severity. As of August 1, over 8,000 cases have been reported, primarily in South America, but with increasing cases in the United States, Europe, and other previousl

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Oropouche Virus Unleashed: The Unseen Perils of Sloth Fever and Wanderlust

August 28, 2024

Imagine a world where the laid-back, seemingly harmless sloth becomes an agent of insidious disease. This is no fantasy tale, but a stark reality we must confront. The Oropouche virus, a dangerous pathogen, has been linked to these slow-moving creatures, and its reach is expanding through travel. ...