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China's Flu Epidemic Persists Despite Decreasing Infection Rates
Despite a recent decline in acute respiratory infections in China, including influenza, the nation remains in the midst of a flu epidemic; the upcoming school semester poses a heightened infection risk in schools and nurseries.
China's Flu Epidemic Persists Despite Decreasing Infection Rates
Despite a recent decline in acute respiratory infections in China, including influenza, the nation remains in the midst of a flu epidemic; the upcoming school semester poses a heightened infection risk in schools and nurseries.
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12% Bias Score
Bird Flu Drives Record Egg Prices
Wholesale egg prices hit $7.44 a dozen due to a nationwide shortage caused by 151 bird flu outbreaks impacting farms in the last 30 days, leading to record-high consumer prices of $4.95 a dozen in January, 53% higher than last year.
Bird Flu Drives Record Egg Prices
Wholesale egg prices hit $7.44 a dozen due to a nationwide shortage caused by 151 bird flu outbreaks impacting farms in the last 30 days, leading to record-high consumer prices of $4.95 a dozen in January, 53% higher than last year.
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32% Bias Score
CDC Data Delays Jeopardize Public Health Amidst Severe Flu Season
The CDC's delayed release of crucial flu data, amid President Trump's withdrawal from the WHO and potential data suppression, jeopardizes public health by hindering healthcare providers' ability to respond effectively to a severe flu season with at least 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalization...
CDC Data Delays Jeopardize Public Health Amidst Severe Flu Season
The CDC's delayed release of crucial flu data, amid President Trump's withdrawal from the WHO and potential data suppression, jeopardizes public health by hindering healthcare providers' ability to respond effectively to a severe flu season with at least 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalization...
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36% Bias Score
1,300 CDC Employees Forced Out Amidst Federal Restructuring
The Trump administration is eliminating roughly 1,300 probationary employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-tenth of its workforce, as part of a broader federal restructuring effort; the move raises concerns about the agency's capacity to respond to publ...
1,300 CDC Employees Forced Out Amidst Federal Restructuring
The Trump administration is eliminating roughly 1,300 probationary employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-tenth of its workforce, as part of a broader federal restructuring effort; the move raises concerns about the agency's capacity to respond to publ...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Pertussis Deaths and Infections Rise to 2017 Levels
The U.S. saw at least 12 pertussis deaths in 2024, the highest since 2017, with weekly infections recently reaching 360 cases nationally—a 27% increase from the prior week; Florida reported the most cases (44), mostly in children under 5, prompting vaccination recommendations.
U.S. Pertussis Deaths and Infections Rise to 2017 Levels
The U.S. saw at least 12 pertussis deaths in 2024, the highest since 2017, with weekly infections recently reaching 360 cases nationally—a 27% increase from the prior week; Florida reported the most cases (44), mostly in children under 5, prompting vaccination recommendations.
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48% Bias Score
US Flu Season Reaches 15-Year High, Hospitalizations Surge
The current flu season in the US is experiencing its highest level of outpatient health care visits in 15 years, exceeding even the 2009 swine flu pandemic levels; influenza-like illnesses account for 8% of outpatient respiratory illnesses, resulting in 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations...
US Flu Season Reaches 15-Year High, Hospitalizations Surge
The current flu season in the US is experiencing its highest level of outpatient health care visits in 15 years, exceeding even the 2009 swine flu pandemic levels; influenza-like illnesses account for 8% of outpatient respiratory illnesses, resulting in 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations...
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28% Bias Score
Trump Administration Terminates Hundreds of CDC Employees, Crippling Public Health
The Trump administration terminated hundreds of CDC employees, including those in crucial public health programs like the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS), citing poor performance despite mostly excellent reviews; this action, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, may cripple ...
Trump Administration Terminates Hundreds of CDC Employees, Crippling Public Health
The Trump administration terminated hundreds of CDC employees, including those in crucial public health programs like the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS), citing poor performance despite mostly excellent reviews; this action, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, may cripple ...
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56% Bias Score
CDC Data Delays Jeopardize Flu and Bird Flu Response
The CDC's delayed reporting on the current flu and bird flu outbreaks leaves healthcare providers without crucial information to treat patients and prepare for potential surges, impacting global health surveillance and public safety.
CDC Data Delays Jeopardize Flu and Bird Flu Response
The CDC's delayed reporting on the current flu and bird flu outbreaks leaves healthcare providers without crucial information to treat patients and prepare for potential surges, impacting global health surveillance and public safety.
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56% Bias Score
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Cases in US Veterinarians Highlight Undetected Outbreak Spread
A study revealed three asymptomatic US cow veterinarians with bird flu antibodies, highlighting the undetected spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle (968 herds affected since March 2024) and 68 human cases (one death) in the US. The findings suggest that current monitoring may underestimate infection rates...
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Cases in US Veterinarians Highlight Undetected Outbreak Spread
A study revealed three asymptomatic US cow veterinarians with bird flu antibodies, highlighting the undetected spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle (968 herds affected since March 2024) and 68 human cases (one death) in the US. The findings suggest that current monitoring may underestimate infection rates...
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36% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Almost a Decade
The US saw 10 whooping cough deaths in 2024, the highest in almost a decade, alongside 35,435 cases; Pennsylvania and Wisconsin had the most cases; a 27 percent increase in cases was reported week-over-week in 2025, and decreased vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
Whooping Cough Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Almost a Decade
The US saw 10 whooping cough deaths in 2024, the highest in almost a decade, alongside 35,435 cases; Pennsylvania and Wisconsin had the most cases; a 27 percent increase in cases was reported week-over-week in 2025, and decreased vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
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40% Bias Score
Record-Breaking US Flu Season Exceeds Early 2000s Levels
The 2024-2025 US flu season has surpassed records, with nearly 50,000 hospitalizations and 10 children's deaths reported in one week; 43 states report high or very high flu activity, and low vaccination rates are a possible factor; this situation caused school closures in multiple states.
Record-Breaking US Flu Season Exceeds Early 2000s Levels
The 2024-2025 US flu season has surpassed records, with nearly 50,000 hospitalizations and 10 children's deaths reported in one week; 43 states report high or very high flu activity, and low vaccination rates are a possible factor; this situation caused school closures in multiple states.
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24% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in West Texas Linked to Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas' Gaines County has rapidly increased from two cases in late January to 20 confirmed and probable cases by Friday, linked to low vaccination rates and impacting mostly unvaccinated children, highlighting a national trend of declining MMR vaccination rates.
Measles Outbreak in West Texas Linked to Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas' Gaines County has rapidly increased from two cases in late January to 20 confirmed and probable cases by Friday, linked to low vaccination rates and impacting mostly unvaccinated children, highlighting a national trend of declining MMR vaccination rates.
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40% Bias Score
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