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US Measles Cases Surge to Record High Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates
A record-high surge in measles cases in the US in 2024, linked to falling childhood vaccination rates in over 30 states, has resulted in numerous hospitalizations and deaths, underscoring the vulnerability of unvaccinated populations and the need for increased vaccination efforts.
US Measles Cases Surge to Record High Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates
A record-high surge in measles cases in the US in 2024, linked to falling childhood vaccination rates in over 30 states, has resulted in numerous hospitalizations and deaths, underscoring the vulnerability of unvaccinated populations and the need for increased vaccination efforts.
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24% Bias Score
New China-Arab Health Center Launched in Hangzhou
The China-Arab States Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Public Health, launched Wednesday in Hangzhou, aims to improve public health through joint research, technology transfer, and talent development, stemming from 2022 commitments between China and Arab states.
New China-Arab Health Center Launched in Hangzhou
The China-Arab States Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Public Health, launched Wednesday in Hangzhou, aims to improve public health through joint research, technology transfer, and talent development, stemming from 2022 commitments between China and Arab states.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Health Council Recommends Vitamin K Injections for Newborns
The Dutch Health Council recommends that newborns receive a vitamin K injection instead of drops to prevent potentially fatal bleeding, due to the injection's superior absorption and ease of administration. This follows a 2017 recommendation and renewed research, despite previous resistance from mid...
Dutch Health Council Recommends Vitamin K Injections for Newborns
The Dutch Health Council recommends that newborns receive a vitamin K injection instead of drops to prevent potentially fatal bleeding, due to the injection's superior absorption and ease of administration. This follows a 2017 recommendation and renewed research, despite previous resistance from mid...
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52% Bias Score
Greece Implements Strict Measures to Prevent Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Introduction
A joint ministerial decision in Greece mandates disinsection of all aircraft arriving from countries with Aedes aegypti mosquito populations, requiring certification and adherence to WHO guidelines to prevent the introduction of diseases like dengue and Zika.
Greece Implements Strict Measures to Prevent Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Introduction
A joint ministerial decision in Greece mandates disinsection of all aircraft arriving from countries with Aedes aegypti mosquito populations, requiring certification and adherence to WHO guidelines to prevent the introduction of diseases like dengue and Zika.
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48% Bias Score
Medef Proposes Reduced Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Flu Patients
The Medef in France proposed reducing sick pay for unvaccinated flu patients, aiming to improve France's low flu vaccination rate (47.7%) and reduce social security costs by 2026; this sparks debate on individual responsibility versus public health.
Medef Proposes Reduced Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Flu Patients
The Medef in France proposed reducing sick pay for unvaccinated flu patients, aiming to improve France's low flu vaccination rate (47.7%) and reduce social security costs by 2026; this sparks debate on individual responsibility versus public health.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Change Linked to 65% of European Heatwave Deaths
A study by the World Weather Attribution group estimates that 2,300 deaths occurred across Europe due to a recent heatwave, with 65% (1,500) potentially avoidable without climate change; Madrid was disproportionately affected.
Climate Change Linked to 65% of European Heatwave Deaths
A study by the World Weather Attribution group estimates that 2,300 deaths occurred across Europe due to a recent heatwave, with 65% (1,500) potentially avoidable without climate change; Madrid was disproportionately affected.
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40% Bias Score
Germany to Form Committee to Analyze COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
Germany's Bundestag will form a parliamentary committee to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic's impact from 2019-2023, aiming to provide recommendations for future pandemic responses by mid-2027. The committee will include 14 MPs and 14 experts, examining pandemic preparedness, crisis management, legal f...
Germany to Form Committee to Analyze COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
Germany's Bundestag will form a parliamentary committee to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic's impact from 2019-2023, aiming to provide recommendations for future pandemic responses by mid-2027. The committee will include 14 MPs and 14 experts, examining pandemic preparedness, crisis management, legal f...
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Germany to Form Commission to Investigate Corona Pandemic Response
Germany's Bundestag will establish an Enquete commission to comprehensively review the Corona pandemic's impact, including governmental and societal responses, aiming to provide recommendations for future pandemic preparedness by mid-2027.
Germany to Form Commission to Investigate Corona Pandemic Response
Germany's Bundestag will establish an Enquete commission to comprehensively review the Corona pandemic's impact, including governmental and societal responses, aiming to provide recommendations for future pandemic preparedness by mid-2027.
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28% Bias Score
Dagestan Water Contamination Outbreak Affects 302, One Arrested
Contaminated drinking water from the "Dzhepelskiy" source in Dagestan's Magaramkent district caused an acute intestinal infection outbreak affecting 302 people (mostly children), leading to one arrest and a criminal investigation.
Dagestan Water Contamination Outbreak Affects 302, One Arrested
Contaminated drinking water from the "Dzhepelskiy" source in Dagestan's Magaramkent district caused an acute intestinal infection outbreak affecting 302 people (mostly children), leading to one arrest and a criminal investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Record Seizure of 80,000 Illegal Vapes in Netherlands
The Dutch NVWA seized 80,000 illegal vapes near Schiphol Airport on July 27, 2024, the largest such seizure ever, weighing 3600 kg and worth potentially hundreds of thousands of euros; the vapes, containing banned sweet flavors, were produced in China and intended for Dutch consumers.
Record Seizure of 80,000 Illegal Vapes in Netherlands
The Dutch NVWA seized 80,000 illegal vapes near Schiphol Airport on July 27, 2024, the largest such seizure ever, weighing 3600 kg and worth potentially hundreds of thousands of euros; the vapes, containing banned sweet flavors, were produced in China and intended for Dutch consumers.
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52% Bias Score
Climate Change Tripled Heatwave Deaths in Europe
A study reveals that climate change tripled heat-related deaths in 12 major European cities during the June-July 2024 heatwave, resulting in an estimated 2,300 deaths, with 1,500 attributed to climate change effects that increased temperatures by 1-4 degrees Celsius.
Climate Change Tripled Heatwave Deaths in Europe
A study reveals that climate change tripled heat-related deaths in 12 major European cities during the June-July 2024 heatwave, resulting in an estimated 2,300 deaths, with 1,500 attributed to climate change effects that increased temperatures by 1-4 degrees Celsius.
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24% Bias Score
US Child Chronic Disease Rates Soar, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A new study shows US children are up to 20 percent more likely to have chronic diseases like anxiety, diabetes, and autism than in 2011, with a threefold increase in depression; infant mortality is almost double that of other wealthy nations, and gun violence deaths are fifteen times higher.
US Child Chronic Disease Rates Soar, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A new study shows US children are up to 20 percent more likely to have chronic diseases like anxiety, diabetes, and autism than in 2011, with a threefold increase in depression; infant mortality is almost double that of other wealthy nations, and gun violence deaths are fifteen times higher.
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52% Bias Score
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