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France: Unprecedented Chikungunya Cases in 2025
As of September 15th, metropolitan France reported around 480 autochthonous chikungunya cases, a record high driven by the spread of the tiger mosquito and exacerbated by imported cases from La Réunion and the Indian Ocean.
France: Unprecedented Chikungunya Cases in 2025
As of September 15th, metropolitan France reported around 480 autochthonous chikungunya cases, a record high driven by the spread of the tiger mosquito and exacerbated by imported cases from La Réunion and the Indian Ocean.
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16% Bias Score
FDA Suspends Chikungunya Vaccine License Due to Serious Side Effects
The U.S. FDA suspended the license for the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine due to four reports of adverse events, three of which were serious and occurred in individuals aged 70-82. This follows the EMA's initiation of a review and comes amid a WHO warning of a potential large chikungunya outbreak.
FDA Suspends Chikungunya Vaccine License Due to Serious Side Effects
The U.S. FDA suspended the license for the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine due to four reports of adverse events, three of which were serious and occurred in individuals aged 70-82. This follows the EMA's initiation of a review and comes amid a WHO warning of a potential large chikungunya outbreak.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Suspends Chikungunya Vaccine Ixchiq Due to Severe Side Effects
The U.S. FDA suspended the chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq due to new reports of severe side effects in four patients aged 55-82, halting U.S. sales and distribution; this follows previous suspensions in France and the EU, raising concerns about its future.
FDA Suspends Chikungunya Vaccine Ixchiq Due to Severe Side Effects
The U.S. FDA suspended the chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq due to new reports of severe side effects in four patients aged 55-82, halting U.S. sales and distribution; this follows previous suspensions in France and the EU, raising concerns about its future.
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44% Bias Score
Record Mosquito-Borne Illness Outbreaks in Europe Driven by Climate Change
Europe is experiencing record outbreaks of West Nile virus (335 cases, highest in 3 years) and chikungunya (27 outbreaks), driven by climate change extending and intensifying the mosquito season, impacting 16 EU and other European countries; deaths reported in Italy and Romania.
Record Mosquito-Borne Illness Outbreaks in Europe Driven by Climate Change
Europe is experiencing record outbreaks of West Nile virus (335 cases, highest in 3 years) and chikungunya (27 outbreaks), driven by climate change extending and intensifying the mosquito season, impacting 16 EU and other European countries; deaths reported in Italy and Romania.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Mosquito-Borne Viruses Across Europe
As of mid-August, Europe has reported almost 470 cases of West Nile virus, chikungunya, and dengue, primarily impacting older men. Warmer temperatures from climate change and increased travel facilitate the spread, with France reporting the most cases of chikungunya and dengue, and Italy having the ...
Surge in Mosquito-Borne Viruses Across Europe
As of mid-August, Europe has reported almost 470 cases of West Nile virus, chikungunya, and dengue, primarily impacting older men. Warmer temperatures from climate change and increased travel facilitate the spread, with France reporting the most cases of chikungunya and dengue, and Italy having the ...
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16% Bias Score
Chikungunya Outbreak in China: Over 7,000 Cases, Global Resurgence
A chikungunya outbreak in Foshan, China, has resulted in over 7,000 cases, prompting isolation measures and a CDC Level 2 travel advisory for Guangdong; the outbreak is part of a larger global resurgence with over 240,000 cases reported across 16 countries by August 4, 2025.
Chikungunya Outbreak in China: Over 7,000 Cases, Global Resurgence
A chikungunya outbreak in Foshan, China, has resulted in over 7,000 cases, prompting isolation measures and a CDC Level 2 travel advisory for Guangdong; the outbreak is part of a larger global resurgence with over 240,000 cases reported across 16 countries by August 4, 2025.
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24% Bias Score
CDC Warns of Enhanced Chikungunya Risk for China Travelers
The CDC has raised its travel health notice for China to Level 2, advising enhanced precautions due to a chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong Province, characterized by fever, joint pain, and rash; pregnant women are urged to reconsider travel.
CDC Warns of Enhanced Chikungunya Risk for China Travelers
The CDC has raised its travel health notice for China to Level 2, advising enhanced precautions due to a chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong Province, characterized by fever, joint pain, and rash; pregnant women are urged to reconsider travel.
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44% Bias Score
Rapid Spread of Asian Tiger Mosquito Across Europe Poses Growing Disease Risk
The Asian tiger mosquito, first found in Europe in 1979, is rapidly expanding its range northward, reaching 20 kilometers annually in France by 2024, driven by climate change and urbanization; this poses a risk of increased dengue and chikungunya virus transmission in Europe.
Rapid Spread of Asian Tiger Mosquito Across Europe Poses Growing Disease Risk
The Asian tiger mosquito, first found in Europe in 1979, is rapidly expanding its range northward, reaching 20 kilometers annually in France by 2024, driven by climate change and urbanization; this poses a risk of increased dengue and chikungunya virus transmission in Europe.
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36% Bias Score
Record-High Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge Across Europe
A surge in mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe this summer has prompted warnings from health authorities, with record-high cases of chikungunya (27 outbreaks) and West Nile virus (335 cases) linked to a longer, more intense mosquito season due to climate change.
Record-High Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge Across Europe
A surge in mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe this summer has prompted warnings from health authorities, with record-high cases of chikungunya (27 outbreaks) and West Nile virus (335 cases) linked to a longer, more intense mosquito season due to climate change.
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32% Bias Score
Record-High Mosquito-Borne Diseases Sweep Europe
European health authorities are reporting record-high cases of mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus and chikungunya, in 2025, driven by climate change and extended mosquito seasons, impacting 16 countries and numerous regions across Europe.
Record-High Mosquito-Borne Diseases Sweep Europe
European health authorities are reporting record-high cases of mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus and chikungunya, in 2025, driven by climate change and extended mosquito seasons, impacting 16 countries and numerous regions across Europe.
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24% Bias Score
FDA Lifts Pause on Chikungunya Vaccine Amidst Global Outbreak
The FDA lifted its pause on the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine for adults over 60 on August 7, following 17 reports of serious side effects, including two deaths, despite a global surge in cases, particularly in China, with over 10,000 infections reported.
FDA Lifts Pause on Chikungunya Vaccine Amidst Global Outbreak
The FDA lifted its pause on the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine for adults over 60 on August 7, following 17 reports of serious side effects, including two deaths, despite a global surge in cases, particularly in China, with over 10,000 infections reported.
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48% Bias Score
China's Aggressive Response to Record Chikungunya Outbreak
Over 8,000 people in Guangdong, China, have been infected with the chikungunya virus in the country's largest outbreak; health officials are using aggressive tactics to control the mosquito-borne disease's spread, including insecticide fogging and door-to-door checks.
China's Aggressive Response to Record Chikungunya Outbreak
Over 8,000 people in Guangdong, China, have been infected with the chikungunya virus in the country's largest outbreak; health officials are using aggressive tactics to control the mosquito-borne disease's spread, including insecticide fogging and door-to-door checks.
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40% Bias Score
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