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26% Surge in UK E.coli Infections in 2024
A 26% rise in UK shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) infections in 2024 totaled 2,544 cases, with toddlers most affected; a major outbreak linked to contaminated salad leaves caused 293 infections, resulting in 126 hospitalizations, 11 HUS complications, and 2 deaths.
26% Surge in UK E.coli Infections in 2024
A 26% rise in UK shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) infections in 2024 totaled 2,544 cases, with toddlers most affected; a major outbreak linked to contaminated salad leaves caused 293 infections, resulting in 126 hospitalizations, 11 HUS complications, and 2 deaths.
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24% Bias Score
Global Measles Resurgence: Over 10 Million Cases in 2023
A global measles outbreak has seen over 10 million cases in 2023, with significant outbreaks in the US (1,300+) and Canada (3,800+), primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination and public health awareness.
Global Measles Resurgence: Over 10 Million Cases in 2023
A global measles outbreak has seen over 10 million cases in 2023, with significant outbreaks in the US (1,300+) and Canada (3,800+), primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination and public health awareness.
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48% Bias Score
NYC Health Officials Investigate Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in Central Harlem
Health officials in New York City are investigating a cluster of five Legionnaires' disease cases in Central Harlem (ZIP codes 10027, 10030, 10035, and 10037), with no deaths reported, prompting warnings for residents to seek medical care for flu-like symptoms; the source of the contamination is unk...
NYC Health Officials Investigate Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in Central Harlem
Health officials in New York City are investigating a cluster of five Legionnaires' disease cases in Central Harlem (ZIP codes 10027, 10030, 10035, and 10037), with no deaths reported, prompting warnings for residents to seek medical care for flu-like symptoms; the source of the contamination is unk...
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20% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication
A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication
A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.
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48% Bias Score
US Measles Cases Reach 33-Year High
The US is experiencing a 33-year high in measles cases, with almost 1300 confirmed infections across 38 states and DC by Friday, resulting in three deaths and 155 hospitalizations; 92% of cases were in unvaccinated or those with unknown vaccination status.
US Measles Cases Reach 33-Year High
The US is experiencing a 33-year high in measles cases, with almost 1300 confirmed infections across 38 states and DC by Friday, resulting in three deaths and 155 hospitalizations; 92% of cases were in unvaccinated or those with unknown vaccination status.
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40% Bias Score
Syphilis Outbreak in Northern Territory, Australia: Over 195 Cases Recorded
The Northern Territory is experiencing a surge in syphilis cases, exceeding 195 this year, prompting a dedicated response team and widespread testing recommendations due to the infection's potential for severe complications.
Syphilis Outbreak in Northern Territory, Australia: Over 195 Cases Recorded
The Northern Territory is experiencing a surge in syphilis cases, exceeding 195 this year, prompting a dedicated response team and widespread testing recommendations due to the infection's potential for severe complications.
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28% Bias Score
E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
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20% Bias Score
Legionnaires' Outbreak at Michigan Retirement Home Causes Two Deaths
Two residents of Allegria Village, a continuing care retirement community in Dearborn, Michigan, died from Legionnaires' disease in June and July, prompting an investigation by Wayne County health officials into the facility's water system and raising concerns about the increasing number of cases na...
Legionnaires' Outbreak at Michigan Retirement Home Causes Two Deaths
Two residents of Allegria Village, a continuing care retirement community in Dearborn, Michigan, died from Legionnaires' disease in June and July, prompting an investigation by Wayne County health officials into the facility's water system and raising concerns about the increasing number of cases na...
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20% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Europe: Four Deaths Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Four measles-related deaths occurred recently in France, the Netherlands, and the UK due to low vaccination rates; Spain also reported 321 cases this year, mostly amongst unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the need for improved vaccination campaigns and international cooperation.
Measles Outbreak in Europe: Four Deaths Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Four measles-related deaths occurred recently in France, the Netherlands, and the UK due to low vaccination rates; Spain also reported 321 cases this year, mostly amongst unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the need for improved vaccination campaigns and international cooperation.
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24% Bias Score
Measles Cases in US Reach 33-Year High
The US is experiencing its highest number of measles cases in 33 years, with over 700 cases in Texas alone, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals; this surge highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining herd immunity against preventable diseases.
Measles Cases in US Reach 33-Year High
The US is experiencing its highest number of measles cases in 33 years, with over 700 cases in Texas alone, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals; this surge highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining herd immunity against preventable diseases.
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44% Bias Score
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Vaccination Rates Raise Concerns
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports finding poliovirus in German wastewater from ten locations, indicating a likely, though unconfirmed, human-to-human transmission, with only 21 percent of one-year-olds fully vaccinated against polio.
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Vaccination Rates Raise Concerns
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports finding poliovirus in German wastewater from ten locations, indicating a likely, though unconfirmed, human-to-human transmission, with only 21 percent of one-year-olds fully vaccinated against polio.
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32% Bias Score
E. coli Outbreak in France Kills Child, Sickens Dozens
A 12-year-old girl died in a food poisoning outbreak in northern France that has affected 24 people, possibly due to E. coli-contaminated meat from six butcher shops; authorities have closed the shops and issued public health alerts.
E. coli Outbreak in France Kills Child, Sickens Dozens
A 12-year-old girl died in a food poisoning outbreak in northern France that has affected 24 people, possibly due to E. coli-contaminated meat from six butcher shops; authorities have closed the shops and issued public health alerts.
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20% Bias Score
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