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Dog With Monkeypox Sparks Questions About Human-to-Animal Transmission
A 4-year-old Italian greyhound tested positive for monkeypox after its owners showed symptoms of the disease.
New COVID-19 Guidelines From CDC Divide Medical Community
The public health agency says the new guidelines reflect the changing reality of the pandemic. But some researchers question their feasibility.
CDC Says People Exposed to COVID No Longer Need to Quarantine
"Persons who have had recent...exposure to an infected person should wear a mask for 10 days around others...," the CDC said in part.
Langya vs. Nipah: China's New Virus Spread by Shrews Has a Deadly Relative
There have been 35 cases of Langya virus across two provinces in China and it is unclear whether it is treatable.
'Isolated' Monkeypox Patients Forced to Ask Internet for Help
"I was going through intense pain and was isolated alone on top of it," said one sufferer. "Health care has not been very helpful across the globe."
TikTok Frantic As 'Zombies in China' Trends—Viral Moment Explained
The online rumor has left internet users terrified about a so-called "zombie outbreak" in China.
Florida Boy Fighting Brain-Eating Amoeba Starts To Open His Eyes
Caleb Ziegelbauer has now completed the CDC protocol treatment for Naegleria fowleri, which kills more than 97 percent of people infected.
Banana Boat Recalls Popular Product After Discovery of Cancerous Chemical
"So the thing that's supposed to protect me from cancer is giving me cancer?" user @AlanMassenburg tweeted.
Why Millions of Monkeypox Vaccines in U.S. Aren't Being Used
Officials with the FDA and CDC have encouraged caution when administering or receiving the ACAM2000 vaccine, as it could cause "myocarditis and pericarditis."
National Monkeypox Coordinator Named as More States Declare Emergencies
At least 5,811 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the U.S. as of Monday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Man With Monkeypox Who Traveled From UAE to India Dies
The death, if confirmed, could be the first known monkeypox fatality in Asia. The man reportedly suffered brain swelling and fatigue.
What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Ex-Putin Aide Develops Rare Disorder
Anatoly Chubais, a former aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is in hospital with the disorder.
Internet Slams Parents 'Routinely' Leaving Kids Unattended at Water Park
"You don't leave a five-year-old unattended anywhere, much less somewhere they could easily drown," said one commenter.
Fauci Says Monkeypox Poses 'Profound Risk' to Children and Pregnant Women
The infectious diseases official said it's important to fight the monkeypox stigma and that its means of transmission still need to be fully understood.
Utah Woman Gets Flesh-Eating Bacteria From Infected Spider Bites
Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou was bitten by spiders 15 times and is now thought to have a flesh-eating bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis.
Monkeypox Spread Spurs Major WHO Alert as CDC Confirms Cases in Children
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern" on Saturday.
People Are Getting Salmonella From Tiny Pet Turtles Bought Online: CDC
The pet turtles have sickened 15 people in 11 states, according to investigators.
Is the Polio Vaccine Still Required in U.S. and Why Was OPV Stopped?
Widespread vaccinations efforts have helped to eradicate polio—a potentially debilitating or deadly disease—in the wild across most of the globe.
The 5 Highest-Risk Countries for U.S. Travelers, According to the CDC
The latest travel warning comes as COVID-19 cases soar across Europe, where they've tripled in the past six weeks, according to the World Health Organization.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Takes Life of Swimmer Infected in Iowa Lake
The swimmer died days after being infected with the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which can cause rare and deadly infections.
Mr Biden, Are We in A Public Health Emergency Or Not?
The FDA pushing vaccines on all age groups suggests we are. But the CDC eliminating Title 42 suggests we aren't.
COVID BA.5: Everything We Know About Highly Transmissible Variant
It's been dubbed the "worst version" of COVID yet by one scientist—though exactly how bad it is remains to be seen.
Listeria Outbreak Prompts Ice Cream Recall as Family Sues Over Miscarriage
A Florida ice cream maker has become the focus of a listeria outbreak. So far, no evidence has conclusively linked the contamination to the company.
Monkeypox Was Potential Problem We Ignored for Decades, Expert Says
An epidemiologist who studies monkeypox said "we cannot make the mistake again" of thinking a virus in a different part of the world won't affect us at home.
Man With Monkeypox Flees Jamaica Hospital To 'Enjoy Vacation'
The viral disease is usually endemic to West and Central Africa but there has been an unprecedented spread around the world this year, concerning scientists.
New COVID Strain Could Push Cities Back to Mask Mandates
Experts said that the new Omicron subvariants are more contagious than their predecessors.
These Are the 10 States with the Most Monkeypox Cases
New York, California and Illinois are all set to receive vaccines from the CDC.
Listeria Outbreak Sickens 23 in 10 States as CDC Eyes Florida for Cause
Twenty-two of the 23 people infected have been hospitalized, the CDC said.
Ted Cruz Targets 'Sesame Street' for Not Citing Science in Elmo Vaccination
"There was a little pinch, but it was OK," Elmo said after getting his COVID-19 vaccination.
How Does the Brain-Eating Amoeba Naegleria fowleri Kill You?
The Naegleria fowleri amoeba can cause a "devastating" infection known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, which has a fatality rate of around 97 percent.