Some Michiganians who survived COVID-19 still live with long-term impacts
For Kiemba Knowlin, pastor of the Jackson Memorial Temple Church of God in Christ in Flint, the pandemic was an "extremely ...
Why fewer kids are getting vaccinated in Florida — and how that could affect outbreaks
In Florida, the number of kindergartners with mandatory vaccinations decreased to 88% in the 2023-24 school year from 94% in ...
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Cause of post-COVID inflammatory shock in children identified
MIS-C is a serious inflammatory shock that affects children. It can occur several weeks after a COVID infection and can be ...
No measles reported yet in Nevada, but state’s vaccination rate slipping
Measles, a highly contagious disease considered to have been eradicated since the turn of the century, is making a comeback.
Measles vaccine rates among Philly-area kindergarteners drop below ‘community immunity’ threshold
Vaccination rates remain high, but just below a critical "community immunity" threshold of 95%. Measles vaccination rates ...
Doctors Uncover How a Dormant Virus Reactivates After COVID and Triggers Severe Illness in Kids
New research reveals that Epstein-Barr virus reactivation, triggered by COVID, may cause MIS-C in children. MIS-C is a severe ...
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5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery: What scientists have learned
But “life had a different plan” when she got Covid shortly after — and then ... depression, painful rashes and boils, uncontrollable urination, short-term memory loss, and irregular periods. “ ...
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Researchers identify cause of post-COVID inflammatory shock in children
The majority of children who contract COVID experience mild symptoms ... In such instances, children can develop cardiac insufficiency, skin rashes and a high fever. Their immune system must ...
Researchers and biotech firm create new world-first scabies diagnostic tool
A new tool to test for scabies is being trialled by doctors in the Northern Territory, with researchers hoping early ...