ProPublica has More evidence that bird flu spreads by air from farm to farm, but the government stubbornly adheres to the tracked-in hypothesis, despite the utter failure of such biosecurity measures to stop the spread. Flu spreads from animal to animal via droplets, why is this such an argument?
Another H5N1 death In Cambodia. They really seem to be taking the brunt of the deaths for some reason.
Indiana Has more outbreaks in poultry.
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine Is more effective but with more side effects. Newer technologies are faster than the egg-based vaccines mostly in use, and would thus allow strains to be chosen closer to the season and reduce mismatches like this year's H3N2.
Worries about the CDC's prion unit, and whether chronic wasting disease could cause Creutzfeld-Jakob disease without being caught due to lack of surveillance.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is "out of control" right now. It is most often seen in small children, and is very contagious.
More measles. And a holiday coming up, with travel and gatherings.
The CDC closed out the investigation of the egg-related salmonella outbreak. Last reported cases were Late August
Japan's flu season Has hit extreme levels much faster than in the past ten years.
A useful New test for three disease-causing fungi at once.
It seems that the powdered formula botulism outbreak Started a lot earlier than we knew.
Long Covid is Taking a big bite out of the global economy each year.
FaceRock Creamery has recalled its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese Due to possible Listeria contamination.
Boar's Head Pecorino Romano cheese Also recalled for possible Listeria
Chef Brand Milk Pan Recalled due to lead contamination.
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