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U.S. Pertussis Deaths and Infections Rise to 2017 Levels
The U.S. saw at least 12 pertussis deaths in 2024, the highest since 2017, with weekly infections recently reaching 360 cases nationally—a 27% increase from the prior week; Florida reported the most cases (44), mostly in children under 5, prompting vaccination recommendations.
U.S. Pertussis Deaths and Infections Rise to 2017 Levels
The U.S. saw at least 12 pertussis deaths in 2024, the highest since 2017, with weekly infections recently reaching 360 cases nationally—a 27% increase from the prior week; Florida reported the most cases (44), mostly in children under 5, prompting vaccination recommendations.
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48% Bias Score
US Flu Season Reaches 15-Year High, Hospitalizations Surge
The current flu season in the US is experiencing its highest level of outpatient health care visits in 15 years, exceeding even the 2009 swine flu pandemic levels; influenza-like illnesses account for 8% of outpatient respiratory illnesses, resulting in 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations...
US Flu Season Reaches 15-Year High, Hospitalizations Surge
The current flu season in the US is experiencing its highest level of outpatient health care visits in 15 years, exceeding even the 2009 swine flu pandemic levels; influenza-like illnesses account for 8% of outpatient respiratory illnesses, resulting in 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations...
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28% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Risk Exacerbating Global Health Disparities
President Trump's "America First" agenda, including potential Medicaid cuts, anti-vaccine rhetoric from his HHS nominee, and foreign aid reductions, threatens to exacerbate health disparities in the US and globally, resulting in preventable deaths and worsening health outcomes for vulnerable populat...
Trump's Policies Risk Exacerbating Global Health Disparities
President Trump's "America First" agenda, including potential Medicaid cuts, anti-vaccine rhetoric from his HHS nominee, and foreign aid reductions, threatens to exacerbate health disparities in the US and globally, resulting in preventable deaths and worsening health outcomes for vulnerable populat...
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60% Bias Score
Poliovirus Detected in 14 European Cities, Raising Vaccination Concerns
Type 2 poliovirus was detected in sewage systems across 14 European cities in 2024, prompting the ECDC to urge increased vaccination and surveillance due to insufficient childhood vaccination rates and a resurgence of polio cases linked to a Nigerian strain.
Poliovirus Detected in 14 European Cities, Raising Vaccination Concerns
Type 2 poliovirus was detected in sewage systems across 14 European cities in 2024, prompting the ECDC to urge increased vaccination and surveillance due to insufficient childhood vaccination rates and a resurgence of polio cases linked to a Nigerian strain.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Pediatricians Urge Mandatory Meningitis Vaccination for Students
Following a meningitis B death of a 20-year-old student in Patras, Greece, pediatricians urge immediate free vaccination for all students, citing recent multiple cases and advocating for mandatory vaccination upon university enrollment, mirroring practices in other developed nations.
Greek Pediatricians Urge Mandatory Meningitis Vaccination for Students
Following a meningitis B death of a 20-year-old student in Patras, Greece, pediatricians urge immediate free vaccination for all students, citing recent multiple cases and advocating for mandatory vaccination upon university enrollment, mirroring practices in other developed nations.
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48% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: High Mortality and Low Vaccine Effectiveness
France faces an exceptionally severe influenza outbreak, with three virus strains circulating simultaneously, resulting in high mortality (7% of deaths linked to influenza), low vaccine effectiveness (35% in over-65s), and numerous hospitalizations, especially among children and the elderly.
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: High Mortality and Low Vaccine Effectiveness
France faces an exceptionally severe influenza outbreak, with three virus strains circulating simultaneously, resulting in high mortality (7% of deaths linked to influenza), low vaccine effectiveness (35% in over-65s), and numerous hospitalizations, especially among children and the elderly.
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48% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Texas: 10 Cases, 7 Hospitalized
Texas health officials report a measles outbreak in Gaines County, affecting 10 unvaccinated individuals, eight of whom are school-aged children, with seven hospitalized; the highly contagious nature of the virus necessitates immediate action to prevent further spread.
Measles Outbreak in Texas: 10 Cases, 7 Hospitalized
Texas health officials report a measles outbreak in Gaines County, affecting 10 unvaccinated individuals, eight of whom are school-aged children, with seven hospitalized; the highly contagious nature of the virus necessitates immediate action to prevent further spread.
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56% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in West Texas Linked to Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas' Gaines County has rapidly increased from two cases in late January to 20 confirmed and probable cases by Friday, linked to low vaccination rates and impacting mostly unvaccinated children, highlighting a national trend of declining MMR vaccination rates.
Measles Outbreak in West Texas Linked to Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in West Texas' Gaines County has rapidly increased from two cases in late January to 20 confirmed and probable cases by Friday, linked to low vaccination rates and impacting mostly unvaccinated children, highlighting a national trend of declining MMR vaccination rates.
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40% Bias Score
US Flu Surge: 20 Million Cases, School Closures, and Whooping Cough on the Rise
A significant flu surge is impacting the US, with at least 41 states reporting high viral activity, resulting in over 20 million cases, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 11,000 deaths this season; whooping cough cases are also rising sharply.
US Flu Surge: 20 Million Cases, School Closures, and Whooping Cough on the Rise
A significant flu surge is impacting the US, with at least 41 states reporting high viral activity, resulting in over 20 million cases, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 11,000 deaths this season; whooping cough cases are also rising sharply.
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20% Bias Score
Romania Faces Respiratory Infection Surge, 22 Deaths Reported
Romania's health authorities are grappling with a 6% weekly surge in respiratory infections (133,600 cases, Jan 20-26), resulting in 22 deaths; the government is implementing containment measures in hospitals and schools, while avoiding widespread restrictions despite low vaccination rates (slightly...
Romania Faces Respiratory Infection Surge, 22 Deaths Reported
Romania's health authorities are grappling with a 6% weekly surge in respiratory infections (133,600 cases, Jan 20-26), resulting in 22 deaths; the government is implementing containment measures in hospitals and schools, while avoiding widespread restrictions despite low vaccination rates (slightly...
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32% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
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24% Bias Score
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Diphtheria in Germany
An unvaccinated 10-year-old child in Brandenburg, Germany, died from diphtheria in January 2025, highlighting the risks of not vaccinating despite the disease's rarity in Germany due to high vaccination rates. Another family member contracted the disease but experienced only a mild case due to vacci...
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Diphtheria in Germany
An unvaccinated 10-year-old child in Brandenburg, Germany, died from diphtheria in January 2025, highlighting the risks of not vaccinating despite the disease's rarity in Germany due to high vaccination rates. Another family member contracted the disease but experienced only a mild case due to vacci...
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48% Bias Score
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