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Flu Season: Why This Year Might Be Tough

November 29, 2025

Flu season is back, and it's looking like it might be a rough one. The virus has changed a lot, making it harder for our bodies to fight it off. This means more people could get sick, and those who are more at risk might get really sick or even need to go to the hospital. The flu virus is a tricky

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Razor Blade Throat: The New COVID Variant on the Rise

June 19, 2025

A fresh COVID-19 variant has emerged, and it's causing quite a stir. This one has a distinctive feature: a sore throat so intense that it's been dubbed "razor blade throat. " The culprit behind this unpleasant sensation is the NB. 1. 8. 1. variant, also known as "Nimbus. " Doctors in the UK, India,

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Summer's New Health Challenge: The NB. 1. 8. 1 Variant

May 30, 2025

The world is watching a new Covid variant, NB. 1. 8. 1, which has started to spread across the globe. This variant has already reached the U. S. and is being closely monitored by the World Health Organization. The concern is that NB. 1. 8. 1 might be more contagious than the current dominant strain,

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New Covid Variant NB. 1. 8. 1 on the Rise: What You Need to Know

May 28, 2025

Covid is back in the news, this time because of a new variant called NB. 1. 8. 1. This variant is spreading quickly around the world, and it's important to understand what we know so far. The World Health Organization has started keeping a close eye on NB. 1. 8. 1. This variant has some unique feat

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A New COVID Variant is Spreading in Asia and the US

May 24, 2025

A new COVID-19 variant, NB. 1. 8. 1, is causing concern as it spreads across Asia and has now reached the US. This variant has been linked to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in China and is now the dominant strain in the country. It has also been detected in several US states, including Cal

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Measles On The Rise: Why Some Vaccinated People Still Get Sick

April 20, 2025

The United States has seen over 800 measles cases this year. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak has been ongoing since January. Most people who catch measles have not been vaccinated. However, a small number of cases, about 3%, are in people who have been fully vacci

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Measles on the Rise: The U. S. Faces Growing Health Challenge

April 20, 2025

Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. with 800 confirmed cases as of a recent count. This is more than double the number of cases reported in all of 2024. The virus has spread to several states, with Texas being the hardest hit. The outbreak in West Texas has reached 597 cases, with two children

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Measles: Do You Really Need a Booster?

April 3, 2025

The measles outbreak that began in Texas last January is spreading fast. By March 27, 2025, the U. S. had 483 confirmed cases, more than the entire previous year. Most cases are in unvaccinated people. This has left many wondering if they need another shot. The measles vaccine, introduced in 1963,

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Flu Shots: How Well Did They Work This Year?

February 28, 2025

Influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 season showed promising results in preventing flu-related illnesses and hospital visits. Kids and teens saw a 32% to 60% reduction in outpatient flu cases and a 63% to 78% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations. Adults weren't far behind, with outpatient flu c

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The Power of Pediatric Flu Vaccines: A Look at Their Effectiveness from 2015-2020

December 27, 2024

From 2015 to 2020, researchers have been keeping a close eye on how well flu vaccines protect kids from severe influenza. The goal? To boost vaccine use and make sure policies around the world are solid. Kids can get hit hard by the flu, and severe cases can lead to hospital visits or even worse. S