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A Nasty Tropical Skin Disease Is Now Endemic in the U.S.

A unique U.S. strain of leishmaniasis has just been reported

Most samples harboring the local strain were from TX, but this could be partly because of heightened awareness there. A lack of awareness in other states makes it difficult to know if it is elsewhere. “From a public health perspective, we want to raise awareness among physicians that cases may occur without international travel."

scientificamerican.com/article

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Nearly 450 patients at Massachusetts hospital may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis

All patients have been notified. So far, no infections have been reported among the patients, the hospital said.

abcnews.go.com/Health/450-pati

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Douglas County officials declare health emergency amid TB exposure

wowt.com/video/2023/11/13/publ

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More than 500 people asked to test for tuberculosis after case at Nebraska day care

The infected person was part of the YMCA’s drop-in child care program, so those at risk of exposure are primarily young kids.


nbcnews.com/health/health-news

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4 people injured in 'shootout' on highway in Birmingham, Alabama: Police

The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a confrontation over an alleged stolen vehicle, Birmingham Officer Truman Fitzgerald said.

"We believe that a group of individuals saw their stolen vehicle, or alleged stolen vehicle, and they began following that vehicle," Fitzgerald told reporters during a press briefing.

abcnews.go.com/US/birmingham-a

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Vaccination rates among kindergartners in US down from pre-pandemic levels: CDC
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at how many children met the requirements for routine childhood vaccination.

abcnews.go.com/Health/video/va

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New Antibiotic Tackles Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in Trial

The first new antibiotic for gonorrhea — the second most common sexually transmitted disease — has shown promise in a clinical trial.
That news should come as a relief to public health experts, because gonorrhea has become resistant to all but one of the existing antibiotics used to treat it.

usnews.com/news/health-news/ar

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Carfentanil reemerging in Kentucky and beyond

Carfentanil is one of the most potent fentanyl analogues known, according to Millenium Health. They say it is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine. It is used in veterinary medicine as a large animal tranquilizer but is not approved for human use.

kentuckytoday.com/news/carfent

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If You’ve Been to This Casino in the Last 5 Years, Get Tested for Tuberculosis

Health officials in California have issued a warning to any visitors of the Grand Casino in Pacheco, near the Bay area, to get tested for tuberculosis (TB).

“We are making this recommendation now because there is new evidence that TB may have spread among people who spent time at the casino from 2018 to 2023."

themessenger.com/health/casino

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Dozens of Duke students diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease in recent weeks

Symptoms of the virus include fever, sore throat and a blistery rash. The best way to avoid infection is by avoiding close contact with those who have hand, foo and mouth disease and washing your hands frequently, according to the Mayo Clinic.

newsobserver.com/news/local/ar

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First flu deaths of 2023-24 season reported in North Carolina, health officials urge vaccination


wlos.com/news/local/first-flu-

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U.S. infant mortality rate rises for first time in over 2 decades

What they're saying: "The U.S. is falling behind on a basic indicator of how well societies treat people," said Arjumand Siddiqi, a University of Toronto professor who studies population health."

axios.com/2023/11/01/us-infant

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Mpox vaccinations should be recommended for high-risk men, even after outbreak ends, advisers say

nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health

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Dozens sickened across 22 states in salmonella outbreak linked to bagged, precut onions

An outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to bagged, precut onions has sickened at least 73 people in 22 states, including 15 who were hospitalized, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.

cbsnews.com/news/fda-recalls-b

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🌍💙 On World Polio Day, let's unite to eradicate polio!

🔑 Vaccination is our shield.
🌐 Collaboration knows no borders.
🧬 Science & innovation drive progress.
💪🏽 Compassion & advocacy matter.
Together, we can and create a healthier world for all. 💙

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Measles is back in 2 states — what to know before the next outbreak

NOT from people crossing the boarder (IL and WI, really)🤔 it's from people NOT getting the vaccine. The IL case was someone who traveled abroad (unvaccinated) and I'm still waiting for vaccination status of the other.

msn.com/en-us/health/medical/m

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Soaring congenital syphilis rates in US risk lives of thousands of babies

theguardian.com/society/2023/o

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'Twenty-three thousand Floridians died': A settlement over DeSantis’ Covid-19 lies imperils campaign

alternet.org/settlement-desant

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👀Illinois reports first measles case in 4 years, state health officials confirm

abc7chicago.com/illinois-measl

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Confirmed Case of Measles in Milwaukee

city.milwaukee.gov/Health/News

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