Influenza Surge Overwhelms European Hospitals
A post-holiday surge in influenza cases is overwhelming European hospitals, impacting all ages but disproportionately affecting children under 15 and adults over 60; France, Spain, Hungary, and Romania report increased hospitalizations and deaths, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
Influenza Surge Overwhelms European Hospitals
A post-holiday surge in influenza cases is overwhelming European hospitals, impacting all ages but disproportionately affecting children under 15 and adults over 60; France, Spain, Hungary, and Romania report increased hospitalizations and deaths, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
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36% Bias Score
US Covid-19 Cases Surge Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of Covid-19 infections is occurring across the US, driven by low booster vaccination rates (21.4% of adults, 10.3% of children) and the emergence of new variants, resulting in increasing hospitalizations and deaths; wastewater data shows the surge started a month ago.
US Covid-19 Cases Surge Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of Covid-19 infections is occurring across the US, driven by low booster vaccination rates (21.4% of adults, 10.3% of children) and the emergence of new variants, resulting in increasing hospitalizations and deaths; wastewater data shows the surge started a month ago.
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32% Bias Score
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
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16% Bias Score
Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
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32% Bias Score
Boosting Immunity During the Holiday Season: Expert Advice
Dr. Leana Wen emphasizes the importance of a strong immune system, especially during the holiday season, and outlines key habits to boost immunity (exercise, healthy diet, sufficient sleep) and avoid (smoking, excessive alcohol), while stressing the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
Boosting Immunity During the Holiday Season: Expert Advice
Dr. Leana Wen emphasizes the importance of a strong immune system, especially during the holiday season, and outlines key habits to boost immunity (exercise, healthy diet, sufficient sleep) and avoid (smoking, excessive alcohol), while stressing the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
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24% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Surge Sixfold in U.S.
The U.S. is experiencing a significant whooping cough outbreak in 2024, with over 30,250 cases reported—a sharp increase from 2023 and pre-pandemic levels, impacting all ages but especially infants, and concentrated in the East North Central region.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge Sixfold in U.S.
The U.S. is experiencing a significant whooping cough outbreak in 2024, with over 30,250 cases reported—a sharp increase from 2023 and pre-pandemic levels, impacting all ages but especially infants, and concentrated in the East North Central region.
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44% Bias Score
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
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40% Bias Score
Mother Urges Mandatory Flu Jabs After Son's Flu Death
15-month-old Louie Hughes died from the flu on Christmas Day, prompting his mother to advocate for mandatory flu vaccinations for children after less than half of English schoolchildren received the jab this winter.
Mother Urges Mandatory Flu Jabs After Son's Flu Death
15-month-old Louie Hughes died from the flu on Christmas Day, prompting his mother to advocate for mandatory flu vaccinations for children after less than half of English schoolchildren received the jab this winter.
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56% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in US, Exceeding 32,000 in 2024
Over 32,000 whooping cough cases have been reported in the US in 2024, a six-fold increase from last year, mainly affecting the Midwest and Pennsylvania due to low vaccination rates and waning immunity, highlighting the need for increased vaccination efforts.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in US, Exceeding 32,000 in 2024
Over 32,000 whooping cough cases have been reported in the US in 2024, a six-fold increase from last year, mainly affecting the Midwest and Pennsylvania due to low vaccination rates and waning immunity, highlighting the need for increased vaccination efforts.
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
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28% Bias Score