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U.S. bird flu situation overview -CDC

Tue, 2025-01-14 11:33 — mike kraft
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases. CDC Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

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Probable human case summary during the 2024 outbreak, by state and exposure source

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Mpox: Sierra Leone declares public health emergency

Tue, 2025-01-14 10:58 — mike kraft
Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox The West African nation has detected two cases in less than four days, spurring health authorities to take action to limit the spread of the viral disease. Deutsche Welle

 

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Biden administration races to alocate $74bn in climate funding but $20bn remains vulnerable to Trump rollback

Tue, 2025-01-14 10:38 — mike kraft
Biden Trump-proofs $74bn in climate funding but $20bn remains vulnerable Allocation of funds from Inflation Reduction Act makes it harder for president-elect to halt green initiatives The Guardian
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California wildfire ash and air pollution risks remain strong; advice for coping

Tue, 2025-01-14 10:25 — mike kraft
Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe | CNN As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and be especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the toxic chemicals that come with both can seep into even well-sealed homes. Jen Christensen CNN

 

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US flu, COVID, RSV levels remain high--CDC

Tue, 2025-01-14 10:15 — mike kraft
US respiratory disease markers remain high for flu, COVID, RSV Respiratory virus activity across the nation remains high, with COVID-19 levels rising across much of the country, flu indicators still elevated, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity very high in many regions, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its latest illness updates. CIDRAP

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Forty-three states are reporting very high or high flu activity, and of respiratory samples that tested positive for flu at public health labs, nearly 98% were influenza A. Of subtyped samples, 55.5% were H3N2, and 44.5% were 2009 H1N1.

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U.S. childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in some states, are slipping

Tue, 2025-01-14 10:05 — mike kraft
Childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia have some of the highest childhood vaccination rates. Experts worry a rising tide of vaccine skepticism is causing those bright spots to dim. NBC News

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Moe than 700 Public health experts, scientists warn senators against confirming RFK Jr

Mon, 2025-01-13 17:50 — mike kraft
Public health experts, scientists warn senators on confirming RFK Jr A new coalition of more than 700 public health professionals, scientists and activists signed an open letter to oppose Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, saying his “… nweixel The Hill
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Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

Mon, 2025-01-13 10:05 — mike kraft
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits The Supreme Court is declining to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change. AP News

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Opinion: The Changing Climate Is A Health Crisis --Dr. Bill Frist, former Senate Majority Leader

Mon, 2025-01-13 09:52 — mike kraft
The Changing Climate Is A Health Crisis: A Call To Action For Human Well-Being As a physician and policymaker, I believe we need to urgently recognize climate change for what it truly is—a public health crisis—and act accordingly. Bill Frist Forbes

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Wildfires: ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say

Mon, 2025-01-13 09:42 — mike kraft
As Wildfires Threaten Urban Areas Like Los Angeles, ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say - Inside Climate News As fires rage on in Los Angeles County, communities struggle to evacuate. Here’s what everyone should know as fire risks worsen nationwide. Kiley Price Inside Climate News
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