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News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Pope's Illness; Docs Against Trump; Another Contact of Missouri H5N1 Case Fell Ill

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

FDA APPROVED Nasal spray influenza vaccine (FluMist) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider

A photo of a pregnant woman getting vaccinated.

<乌鸦传媒>Flu Shots Appear Safe in Successive Pregnancies

No increased perinatal risks found with flu vaccines, even in closely spaced pregnancies

<乌鸦传媒>Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization

Also in TTHealthWatch: time from approval to reimbursement for new drugs

An aerial photo of a wastewater treatment plant outside Houston, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Circulating H5N1 Bird Flu Spotted by Wastewater Monitoring During Summer

Signal has generally trailed off, but more sensitive method showed virus lingering in Texas

A colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Questions Linger About Missouri Patient Who Contracted Bird Flu

Human-to-human transmission a key concern

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shown, March 15, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

<乌鸦传媒>Missouri Patient Tests Positive for Bird Flu Despite No Known Exposure to Animals

Risk to general public remains low, CDC says

<乌鸦传媒>Which Vaccines Should You Get and Recommend This Fall?

Paul Offit, MD, talks about the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season

A photo of a female veterinarian holding her blue rubber gloved hand up to the nose of a dairy cow.

<乌鸦传媒>With Only Gloves to Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu

Employers fail to provide PPE while concerns grow over undiagnosed cases

A computer rendering of influenza virus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Flu Antivirals Treat Severe Cases or Prevent Influenza?

Many questions remain unanswered due to weak data

A photo of signage outside of the National Animal Disease Center in Ames Iowa.

<乌鸦传媒>A Bird Flu Outbreak Is Spreading in U.S. Cows, Scientists Are Hunting for Answers

The National Animal Disease Center is currently testing a cow vaccine designed to stop the spread

A photo of a healthcare worker drawing from a vial of Spikevax with blue rubber gloved hands.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Urges Updated COVID, Flu Vaccination in September or October

Agency predicts the respiratory virus season will be similar to last year

<乌鸦传媒>How Worried Should We Be About a Bird Flu Pandemic?

A "red flag" for virologists, but status quo for the general public for now

A photo of a syringe and several vials.

<乌鸦传媒>Giving RSV and Flu Vaccines Together Led to Adequate Immune Responses

Co-administration generally safe, could reduce vaccine burden, researchers say

A computer rendering of viruses in the lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs Should Start Getting Ready For Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season

Updated COVID vax coming soon, not too early to pre-order vaccines, CDC director says

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Mask Ban Approved; Magnesium and Sleep; Tenet Hospitals Sold

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a woman holding a chest x-ray.

<乌鸦传媒>Pneumonia Diagnoses Largely Inaccurate?

To some extent, it's to be expected, researchers note

A photo of a male dairy farm worker bottle feeding a Holstein calf.

<乌鸦传媒>Bird Flu Cases Are Going Undetected, New Study Suggests

"I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about," researcher says

A photo of dairy farm workers attending to Holstein cows in an automated milking parlor.

<乌鸦传媒>In Bird Flu Fight, CDC Plans Seasonal Flu Shot Push for Farmworkers

Co-infection with seasonal influenza, H5N1 raises concerns about human adaptation, CDC says

<乌鸦传媒>Fauci Still Masks: Here's When and Why

Former NIAID director also discusses HIV and flu antivirals, his third COVID infection, and more

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Justice Ginsburg's Health Records Leaked; How Sinead O'Connor Died; H5N1 Stockpiles

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a H5N1 Bird Flu rapid test cassette in a blue rubber gloved hand.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC鈥檚 Test for Bird Flu Works, but Has Issues

Researchers and lawmakers scrutinize how the agency is handling it

A photo of a woman holding a glass of milk in front of dairy cows.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Doctors Missing Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in People Who Drink Raw Milk?

What would the infection look like, and would doctors recognize it and test for it?

<乌鸦传媒>Nasal Sprays for Respiratory Infections; Paxlovid in COVID Prevention

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An electron microscope image of an avian influenza A H5N1 virion.

<乌鸦传媒>No Asymptomatic Bird Flu Infections in Dairy Farmworkers, Small Study Finds

But officials announce two more cases among farmworkers in Colorado

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<乌鸦传媒>IG Live July 19: Measles, Bird Flu, COVID, Oh My!

Experts unpack what recent outbreaks mean for public health

A photo of several types of nasal spray containers.

<乌鸦传媒>Nasal Sprays Reduce Sick Days From Respiratory Illnesses in High-Risk Patients

Sprays and behavioral intervention also reduced antibiotic use in primary care

A photo of chickens in their cages at a farm in Iowa.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Health Officials Confirm Four New Bird Flu Cases

Infections in Colorado poultry workers bring U.S. total to nine since 2022

A photo of a male dairy farmer interacting with feeding cows.

<乌鸦传媒>Should U.S. Farmworkers Get Bird Flu Shots? Some Experts Say Yes

Opinions remain divided while CDC continues wait-and-see approach

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<乌鸦传媒>Smartphone App Decreased Distracted Driving and Other Noteworthy Studies This Week

This piece is devoted to four exceptional papers in JAMA Network Open

A photo of the nirsevimab (Beyfortus) packaging and syringe over a computer rendering of a respiratory syncytial virus.

<乌鸦传媒>Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

Monoclonal antibody also reduced PICU admissions, need for ventilatory support

A photo of a male physician preparing to vaccinate a pregnant woman.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal RSV Vaccine Appears Safe, Real-World Study Finds

However, vaccine was associated with modest risk of maternal hypertensive disorders

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Person Tests Positive for Bird Flu, CDC Says

Colorado dairy worker becomes the fourth human case tied to dairy cattle outbreak

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump's False Comment; H5N1 Pandemic Unfolding in Slo-Mo? Researcher's Fraud Charge

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a Rite Aid pharmacy in Seattle advertising flu shots.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Advisors Back Updated COVID, Flu Vaccines for the Fall

ACIP also votes to recommend new pneumococcal vaccine for adults

A computer rendering of a respiratory syncytial virus.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Makes Changes to Adult RSV Vaccine Recommendations

Committee ditches shared decision-making, moves to risk-based approach

A transmission electron microscopy image of influenza viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence That Flu Is Linked to Heart Attacks

Of surprise was the finding that the risk was highest for patients without CAD hospitalization

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Assists in Study Testing for Asymptomatic Bird Flu in Humans

Agency will explore spread, assess countermeasures, estimate risk of pandemic potential

A photo of caged chickens at a commercial egg farm.

<乌鸦传媒>What's Driving Avian Influenza Virus Evolution? Human Food Systems

What we do next really matters

A photo of a lab technician testing reagents for the bird flu virus.

<乌鸦传媒>'We're Flying Blind' on H5N1: Experts See Repeat of CDC's Missteps on COVID Testing

Agency not moving fast enough to remove barriers blocking clinical labs from testing, critics say

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