Arriving Now at Gate 42: Measles
2014-12-18
CDC report of transmission in U.S. air terminal shows how easily the virus can spreadContinue Reading
Many Flu Infections Aren’t Good Match for Vaccine: CDC
2014-12-18
But health officials still urge people to get inoculated because the shot should offer some protectionContinue Reading
Scratch From Pet Rat Kills Child; CDC Warns of Risk
2014-12-18
‘Rat-bite fever’ also sickened 16 others in 2000-2012 in San Diego County alone, report notedContinue Reading
Xtoro Approved for Swimmer’s Ear
2014-12-18
Infection’s symptoms include pain, swelling and redness
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Frail Elderly Might Benefit From High-Dose Flu Shot
2014-12-18
Ramped-up vaccine elicits greater immune response, study findsContinue Reading
New System Targets Germs in Donated Blood Plasma
2014-12-17
Reduces risk of infected donation
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Texas Infant Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease After ‘Water Birth’
2014-12-17
Though health officials couldn’t confirm source of infection, they warn of dangers of practiceContinue Reading
Screening Test Finds Drugs That Show Promise Against Ebola
2014-12-17
Researchers uncover 53 potential treatments; all are already FDA approved but need more study for this useContinue Reading
‘Kids’ Diseases’ Now Hitting Adults
2014-12-16
Doctors explain reasons behind surge in cases of chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough and the likeContinue Reading
First Newborn Screening Test Approved for Rare Immune Disorder
2014-12-16
Blood test can help identify Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
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Ebola Survivors Face Critical Problems
2014-12-16
Programs have been set up to help provide support and new possessionsContinue Reading
Guinea Pigs Can Be Source of Serious Strep Infection
2014-12-16
But animal-to-human transmission of this bacteria is rare, researcher saysContinue Reading
Male Ebola Survivors Should Use Condoms for at Least 3 Months, Experts Say
2014-12-16
Studies find semen retains deadly virus for up to 91 daysContinue Reading
Vaccinating Schoolkids Cuts Flu in Communities: Study
2014-12-15
Infection rate went down among other population segments, such as preschoolers and adultsContinue Reading