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Measles Outbreak Prompts Mask Mandate in Cairns Hospital
A measles outbreak in Cairns, Far North Queensland, has led to a mask mandate in Cairns Hospital and prompted a public health alert, with six confirmed cases linked to backpacker hostels and recent travel from Bali, alongside an unrelated case in Townsville and a NSW alert involving multiple exposur...
Measles Outbreak Prompts Mask Mandate in Cairns Hospital
A measles outbreak in Cairns, Far North Queensland, has led to a mask mandate in Cairns Hospital and prompted a public health alert, with six confirmed cases linked to backpacker hostels and recent travel from Bali, alongside an unrelated case in Townsville and a NSW alert involving multiple exposur...
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20% Bias Score
Rabies Exposure Alert: Hundreds Contacted After Grand Teton Bat Infestation
Health officials are contacting up to 500 people who stayed in eight cabins at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park between May and July after discovering a bat infestation; while no bats tested positive for rabies, the risk of exposure prompted preventative measures.
Rabies Exposure Alert: Hundreds Contacted After Grand Teton Bat Infestation
Health officials are contacting up to 500 people who stayed in eight cabins at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park between May and July after discovering a bat infestation; while no bats tested positive for rabies, the risk of exposure prompted preventative measures.
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48% Bias Score
Rabies Cases Among Dutch Tourists Surge 21%, Highlighting Travel Health Risks
Over 500 suspected rabies cases have been reported among Dutch travelers this year, a 21% increase compared to last year, with a significant rise in Turkey (29%) due to limited access to preventative treatment; this highlights the often underestimated travel health risks, especially in popular desti...
Rabies Cases Among Dutch Tourists Surge 21%, Highlighting Travel Health Risks
Over 500 suspected rabies cases have been reported among Dutch travelers this year, a 21% increase compared to last year, with a significant rise in Turkey (29%) due to limited access to preventative treatment; this highlights the often underestimated travel health risks, especially in popular desti...
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56% Bias Score
Measles Warning: UK Holidaymakers Urged to Vaccinate Amidst European Outbreak
A measles outbreak in England, linked to a 25-year high in European cases, prompts a UK health warning for families traveling abroad this summer; London reports nearly half of the 195 cases confirmed in England in April and May, while MMR vaccination rates remain below the recommended 95%.
Measles Warning: UK Holidaymakers Urged to Vaccinate Amidst European Outbreak
A measles outbreak in England, linked to a 25-year high in European cases, prompts a UK health warning for families traveling abroad this summer; London reports nearly half of the 195 cases confirmed in England in April and May, while MMR vaccination rates remain below the recommended 95%.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Man Hospitalized with Rabies After Ethiopia Trip
A Spanish man hospitalized in critical condition with rabies contracted during a trip to Ethiopia in July 2022; he delayed seeking medical attention after a dog bite.
Spanish Man Hospitalized with Rabies After Ethiopia Trip
A Spanish man hospitalized in critical condition with rabies contracted during a trip to Ethiopia in July 2022; he delayed seeking medical attention after a dog bite.
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40% Bias Score
Medieval Travelers' Proactive Health Strategies
Medieval travelers, facing dangers like disease and injury, proactively used methods like bloodletting, dietary control, and rest to maintain health, reflecting a holistic approach to well-being influenced by medical texts like Adam of Cremona's work and demonstrating a long history of preventive he...
Medieval Travelers' Proactive Health Strategies
Medieval travelers, facing dangers like disease and injury, proactively used methods like bloodletting, dietary control, and rest to maintain health, reflecting a holistic approach to well-being influenced by medical texts like Adam of Cremona's work and demonstrating a long history of preventive he...
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24% Bias Score
First US New World Screwworm Case Linked to El Salvador Outbreak
A US resident contracted New World screwworm after traveling to El Salvador, marking the first such case tied to a current outbreak; the individual recovered, and no secondary transmission occurred.
First US New World Screwworm Case Linked to El Salvador Outbreak
A US resident contracted New World screwworm after traveling to El Salvador, marking the first such case tied to a current outbreak; the individual recovered, and no secondary transmission occurred.
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12% Bias Score
Measles Public Health Alert Issued in Northern Territory
A public health alert has been issued in the Northern Territory after an individual infected with measles visited multiple locations in Darwin and Alice Springs between July 17 and 23, prompting health authorities to urge those who visited affected locations to monitor for symptoms.
Measles Public Health Alert Issued in Northern Territory
A public health alert has been issued in the Northern Territory after an individual infected with measles visited multiple locations in Darwin and Alice Springs between July 17 and 23, prompting health authorities to urge those who visited affected locations to monitor for symptoms.
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40% Bias Score
UK Grandmother Dies from Rabies After Puppy Scratch in Morocco
A British grandmother died from rabies after a minor scratch from a puppy in Morocco during a February holiday; health officials urge travelers to rabies-affected countries to avoid animal contact and seek medical help if exposed.
UK Grandmother Dies from Rabies After Puppy Scratch in Morocco
A British grandmother died from rabies after a minor scratch from a puppy in Morocco during a February holiday; health officials urge travelers to rabies-affected countries to avoid animal contact and seek medical help if exposed.
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28% Bias Score
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,100, Driven by Travel and Raising Public Health Concerns
Over 1,100 measles cases have been reported in the US this year, exceeding 2019 levels and spreading via travel to various public locations, prompting updated CDC vaccination guidelines for infants and raising concerns about further transmission.
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,100, Driven by Travel and Raising Public Health Concerns
Over 1,100 measles cases have been reported in the US this year, exceeding 2019 levels and spreading via travel to various public locations, prompting updated CDC vaccination guidelines for infants and raising concerns about further transmission.
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24% Bias Score
Food Poisoning Tragedy in Costa Rica Highlights Global Food Safety Concerns
Following a family vacation in Costa Rica, 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from suspected food poisoning, prompting a discussion on global food safety practices and the need for stronger regulations.
Food Poisoning Tragedy in Costa Rica Highlights Global Food Safety Concerns
Following a family vacation in Costa Rica, 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from suspected food poisoning, prompting a discussion on global food safety practices and the need for stronger regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Retrieval Medics Manages Growth with Flexible Payment Options
Australian medical repatriation service Retrieval Medics International, founded in 2018, has expanded from 10 to over 50 employees and now handles several repatriation cases weekly, using American Express's Flexible Payment Option to manage fluctuating cash flow during peak travel seasons.
Retrieval Medics Manages Growth with Flexible Payment Options
Australian medical repatriation service Retrieval Medics International, founded in 2018, has expanded from 10 to over 50 employees and now handles several repatriation cases weekly, using American Express's Flexible Payment Option to manage fluctuating cash flow during peak travel seasons.
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52% Bias Score
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