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Five people die from flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana, health officials say
Symptoms of the illness include gastrointestinal illness, wound infection, or blood poisoning, according to health officials. In some cases, the bacteria can cause "severe and life-threatening infections." In some of these cases of severe infection, limbs need to be amputated.
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Scientists use AI to create viruses that don't exist in nature, according to study
The goal of the research is to achieve medical advances, but the technology raises concerns that it could invent dangerous pathogens and cause pandemics.
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Return of the rubber stamp? First mRNA flu vaccine has far higher injury rate than standard jabs
Moderna's own research shows 5,000 novel jabs required to prevent one hospitalization over standard vaccine. "Pharma finished recapturing" FDA after exit of officials with higher standards, drug industry journalist says.
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Nearly half of omicron patients in Houston hospitals were vaccinated, according to new study
Omicron caused more breakthrough cases than Alpha or Delta in the study.
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NYC to provide vending machines with clean syringes and heroin overdose treatments for drug users
In November, NYC became the first city to open supervised illegal drug consumption sites
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Fauci says negative test before leaving quarantine 'under consideration' by CDC
"The CDC is very well aware that there has been some pushback," Fauci said.
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New consumer protection law will forbid ‘surprise’ medical bills to patients
“No Surprises Act” outlaws unexpected charges from out-of-network providers.
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CDC warns people to 'avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status'
Most cruises listed by the CDC have reported enough COVID cases to be at the CDC's threshold for investigation.
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Healthcare worker vaccine mandate reinstated in half of U.S.
Facilities will be forced to have 100% of staff vaccinated by Jan. 27, 2022.
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Trump admin surgeon general slams latest CDC COVID guidance
"I never dreamed the day would come when I would advise people NOT to follow their guidance," Dr. Jerome Adams wrote.
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Data shows CDC overestimated spread of omicron
Data published this week shows that omicron was three times less prevalent than previously reported.
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Poll analyzer FiveThirtyEight asks for abortion stories, gets overwhelming pro-life responses
"You have to read these responses! Story after story on how #ChoosingLife brought joy, love, and empowerment to countless families," March for Life said.
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Fauci discourages New Years Eve celebrations; was reported maskless last month at a party
"I would recommend strongly stay away from that this year," Fauci said. "There will be other years to do that, but not this year."