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Measles Outbreak in Canada: Vaccination Rates and Anti-Vaccine Movements

Canada faces its worst measles outbreak since 1998 due to falling vaccination rates, mirroring a Texas surge linked to low COVID-19 vaccination and anti-vaccine movements.

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Thousands of CDC Workers Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness

Thousands of CDC employees have been laid off since January as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the government workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to public health crises and prompting weekly protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.

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Trump Administration's Proposed Naloxone Grant Cut Could Reverse Progress in Opioid Overdose Death Reduction

The Trump administration proposed cutting a $56 million grant for naloxone training for first responders, potentially reversing progress in reducing opioid overdose deaths; this follows a broader $33.3 billion reduction to the HHS budget, potentially dismantling essential services.

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Controversial Doctor Appointed US Surgeon General

President Trump appointed Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician lacking an active medical license and holding controversial views on vaccines and autism, as the new US Surgeon General, sparking concerns among health experts about her qualifications and potential impact on public health polic...

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Amsterdam Combats Low Vaccination Rates with Community-Based Approach

Amsterdam is tackling low childhood vaccination rates through a community-focused approach, addressing practical barriers, cultural sensitivities, and misinformation to improve uptake and prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles, with a particular focus on areas like Zuidoost and Nieuw...

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U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Drops in 2024

The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, down from 5.6 in the prior two years; a decrease potentially linked to new RSV vaccination measures, although further research is needed to determine other contributing factors.

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Measles Outbreak in Mexico: Vaccine Hesitancy Fuels Spread

Mexico is battling its largest measles outbreak in decades, with 922 cases and one death in Chihuahua state, primarily affecting the Mennonite community due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation; the outbreak has spread to other populations and poses international r...

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Measles Outbreak in Ontario: 1,440 Cases Since October

Ontario's measles outbreak shows nearly 200 new cases last week, totaling 1,440 since October, due to low vaccination rates (70 percent for children under 7 in 2023-24) and transmission among unvaccinated individuals, mainly in Southwestern Ontario's rural farming communities; this threatens Canada'...

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PFAS Contamination in French Towns: Airport's Responsibility Questioned

High levels of PFAS, exceeding EU limits by four times, were detected in the drinking water of eleven French towns bordering Switzerland, prompting a ban for vulnerable groups and raising concerns about the EuroAirport's responsibility, given its past use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.

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Greece Toughens Penalties for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors

Greece is introducing a bill to increase penalties for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, making the offense a misdemeanor with fines from €500-€10,000 and requiring ID checks. The legislation aims to curb underage substance abuse prompted by alarming incidents.

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Wales Faces Record Litter Crisis Amid Budget Cuts and Increased Packaging

A Keep Wales Tidy report reveals the worst street cleanliness in 17 years due to increased food packaging and budget cuts, with over 35% of urban areas exhibiting unacceptable litter levels and a 286% rise in the dirtiest streets, costing councils over £64 million.

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High Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk

A study of nearly 43,000 participants found that consuming 11 or more servings of ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a 2.5 times greater likelihood of experiencing multiple early-stage Parkinson's symptoms compared to those eating only three servings; the findings suggest potential preve...

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