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	health Daily update ⋅ May 1, 2022
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	USA TODAY Tuberculosis cases rise in Washington, leading to the state's largest outbreak in 20 years USA TODAY "It's been 20 years since we saw a cluster of TB cases like this," Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, Washington State chief science officer, said in a statement. "Increased access to TB testing and treatment in the community is going to be key to getting TB under ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California LA County's COVID Hospitalizations Drop Slightly NBC Southern California The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has decreased by 18 people to 235, reversing the trend of the last few days, according to the latest state data out Saturday. The number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Voice of America Heath Officials Search for Cause of Hepatitis in Children in 16 Countries Voice of America FILE - Parsia Jahandani gives Savannah, 12, hepatitis, HPV, and meningitis vaccines at a back-to-school coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and other vaccination clinic, in Westminster, California, August 19, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Boothbay Register Maine records more than 1000 new COVID-19 cases pressherald.com To track the spread of a virus, epidemiologists factor the daily number of new cases into a rolling 7-day average, which smooths out daily swings in case numbers and provides a clearer picture of infection trends. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian HRT demand expected to surge after new Davina McCall film on menopause The Guardian Menopause campaigners have warned of a further surge in demand for already stretched hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplies ahead of a documentary on the issue by Davina McCall, which will be broadcast on Monday. They ... Flag as irrelevant
	Anchorage Daily News First case of avian flu in Alaska identified in Mat-Su backyard flock Anchorage Daily News Alaska has identified its first case involving the highly pathogenic bird flu viruses that have led to the deaths of millions of birds across the Lower 48 this year. The case in Alaska involved "a non-commercial backyard flock of chickens and ducks in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAVY.com COVID long-haul symptoms: Cleveland Clinic sees these health issues most often WAVY.com COVID long-haul symptoms: Cleveland Clinic sees these health issues most often ... (NEXSTAR) – Some COVID-19 patients are still feeling the effects of an infection suffered back in 2020. Click here ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Autism, ADHD and school absence are risk factors for self-harm: New research Hindustan Times The research discovered that young people who spend time away from school, either through exclusion or absence, were at greater risk of self-harm. For those with less than 80 per cent attendance, the risk of hurting themselves was three times greater ... Flag as irrelevant
	whnt.com COVID long-haul symptoms: Cleveland Clinic sees these health issues most often whnt.com (NEXSTAR) – Some COVID-19 patients are still feeling the effects of an infection suffered back in 2020. According to a news release from The Cleveland Clinic, even those who experienced less-severe infections are suffering long-term consequences. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Davina McCall brands HRT shortage 'ridiculous' The Independent TV presenter Davina McCall has said that the severe shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the UK is "ridiculous" and must be fixed immediately. McCall, who actively campaigns to raise awareness around menopause, questioned why it is taking ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 3 new COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations steady in London this week CBC.ca Another three people have died with COVID-19 in Middlesex-London this week, as hospitalizations with the virus remain steady. The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported the death of a woman in her 90s on Tuesday. Two more deaths were reported on ... Flag as irrelevant
	WalesOnline 'Long Covid has left me sleeping for 20 hours a day and so weak I can't even shower' WalesOnline Two months ago Llio Angharad thought nothing of hanging the washing on the line, taking a morning shower, or popping out for a coffee with a friend. But since catching coronavirus in February 2022, after three vaccinations and almost two years since ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSFA April 24-May 1 is National Infant Immunization Week WSFA A recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that since the pandemic began there's been a drop in childhood vaccination rates. Medical experts say by following current immunization schedules, infants and children can be protected ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Children eat three times as much sugar as they should do Telegraph.co.uk Research by University College London (UCL) revealed that fruit juices and smoothies were the chief culprits, with experts warning that deceptive labelling is fooling parents into buying items which are packed full of sugar. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pennsylvania is poised for a summer of ticks and the diseases they carry Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Tick-borne diseases increasingly threaten the health of people in the United States," the CDC said in a statement. "Improved understanding about reported tick-borne illnesses, expanding geographic ranges for ticks, and risk factors will help prevent and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mother Jones Climate Change May Fuel "Devastating" Disease Outbreaks Mother Jones There will be at least 15,000 instances of viruses leaping between species over the next 50 years, with the climate crisis helping fuel a "potentially devastating" spread of disease that will imperil animals and people and risk further pandemics, ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoErie.com COVID-19 cases double in Erie County as omicron subvariant spreads GoErie.com "A high percentage of UPMC Hamot's positive cases are patients with other health conditions that require hospitalization," said Emily Shears, vice president of quality for UPMC in northwestern Pennsylvania and New York. "We' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald Autism, ADHD and school absence are risk factors for self-harm, finds new research Deccan Herald Bringing sources of information which relate to the same individual together in this way is is called data linkage. It is a powerful tool to maximise the value of public health data. Girls are at ... Flag as irrelevant
	NorthcentralPa.com UPMC Clinical Social Worker: Autism awareness NorthcentralPa.com According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) most recent data, about one in 44 children from the U.S. have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability caused by ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Quebec reports 15000th death linked to COVID-19 since beginning of pandemic National Post The numbers show 23 additional deaths associated with the virus were reported in the province over the previous 24 hours. Quebec has recorded more deaths linked to COVID-19 than any other province in Canada. Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Vaccines: A Long Life For All TAPinto.net Other vaccines followed including vaccines for cholera, rabies, diphtheria, influenza, yellow fever, whooping cough, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumonia, human papillomavirus, rotavirus, meningitis, and, most recently, COVID, Ebola and ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 6 Milwaukee Wisconsin child hepatitis cases, health officials investigate FOX 6 Milwaukee "Hepatitis can be very severe," said Dr. Greg DeMuri, a professor in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He specializes in pediatric infectious diseases. "Hepatitis is a liver infection, or inflammation of the liver, and most ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Star We're sick of thinking about COVID. But here are the key questions we still need to answer Toronto Star A health campaign poster in an underground train station in London, England. With Ontario's. Star Columnists. Opinion ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Wisconsin investigates mysterious hepatitis cases in 4 children, including one who died USA TODAY Health officials investigating the hepatitis outbreak have been zeroing in on one particular suspect, Adenovirus type 41, which causes symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting and fever and can be accompanied by breathing problems. CDC alert: ... Flag as irrelevant
	DNA India Two Omicron sub-variants can trigger fresh Covid wave, says study; ICMR clears doubt on 4th coronavirus wave DNA India South African scientists have found that two new sublineages of the Omicron coronavirus variant can circumvent anti-COVID-19 antibodies and can trigger a new wave. However, its ability to thrive in the blood of those vaccinated against the pathogen ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca What could 'COVID season' actually look like? CBC.ca "We're entirely at the whim of whatever random evolutionary events occur and it's really hard to predict." Different countries, different waves. Canada currently has a nasty mix of Omicron subvariants — ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Globe and Mail Quebec reports 15000th death linked to COVID-19 since onset of pandemic The Globe and Mail Quebec has recorded more deaths linked to COVID-19 than any other province in Canada. As of Friday, there had been a total of 39,182 deaths linked to the disease across the country, according to federal government data. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know this weekend CBC.ca Health Canada reviews Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 · On Friday, Quebec reported 2,290 people in hospital (a decrease of 36 from the previous day), including 81 in intensive care (a decrease of four from the previous day). · The province ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 13 Tampa Bay Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19? FOX 13 Tampa Bay "As we all know and have heard before, the COVID vaccine was developed to reduce severe infection and reduce hospitalization and death — and it is still doing that," said Melissa Marx, an assistant professor and epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHBL News COVID's new Omicron sub-lineages can dodge immunity from past infection – study WHBL News JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Two new sublineages of the Omicron coronavirus variant can dodge antibodies from earlier infection well enough to trigger a new wave, but are far less able to thrive in the blood of people vaccinated against COVID-19, South African ... Flag as irrelevant
	RNZ Omicron BA.4 variant: No changes to managing virus needed, ministry says RNZ Omicron variant. Covid-19. Coronavirus. Pandemic. Generic. Photo: 123RF. The basics. The BA.4 variant is one of the different Omicron subvariants being ... Flag as irrelevant
	THE WEEK Covid, like TB, may keep coming THE WEEK DR FAHEEM YOUNUS, chief of infectious diseases at the Maryland University, is on a mission to combat disinformation. In an exclusive interview, Younus expresses his concerns on how the pandemic could widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots. Flag as irrelevant
	Stars and Stripes Fauci said the pandemic was over in US, then backpedaled. What do experts say? Stars and Stripes PHILADELPHIA (Tribune News Service) — Anthony Fauci caused a stir this week when he said on national television that the United States was "out of the pandemic phase." Nationwide, epidemiologists cringed. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express SDMC announces special arrangements in hospitals Daily Pioneer In view of the surging number of coronavirus cases in the national Capital, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Saturday announced special arrangements in the hospitals under their jurisdiction to control spread of the disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moms.com Why the children's mental health crisis isn't new NPR NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Judith Warner about the state of children's mental health in the United States, and what can be done to help kids cope in the wake of the pandemic. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: The school year is winding down, ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today South Delhi civic body to provide month's medicines to chronic disease patients amid Covid spike India Today The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has decided to provide one month's advance medicines to chronic disease patients amid a spike in Covid cases. The civic agency has also appointed a nodal officer at each hospital to ensure sanitisation and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ChronicleLive Dad running from Teesside to Newcastle in memory of brave eight-year-old son who died from brain tumour ChronicleLive Ross, 43, said he hoped the fundraising effort in June would ensure that something positive came as a result of Lochlan's death and that it would support much needed research into brain tumours. He said: "It is almost a year since Lochlan passed away and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Give me a crash course in... Covid cert expiry and travel The Irish Times Sadly it is. As recently as Thursday, a key group within the European Parliament backed proposals to extend the application of the digital Covid certificate (DCC) for a further 12 months so it will be with us until the end of June 2023, at the very ... Flag as irrelevant

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