Winter Illnesses Surge in Monroe County: Health Officials Warn of Rising Cases
Winter Illnesses Surge in Rochester:
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China Hospitals on Alert: New Respiratory Virus Spreads
China Issues Health Alert as respiratory Viruses Surge After Holidays A meaningful increase in respiratory illnesses in China following the recent holiday season has prompted a health alert from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surge, fueled by increased social gatherings and colder weather, is raising concerns about the spread of … Read more
It’s time to get the new vaccines against covid and flu
Washington – Fall means it’s time for almost everyone to catch up on their flu and Covid-19 vaccines, and many older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV. Yes, you can receive the flu and Covid-19 vaccines at the same time. Don’t call them boosters: They’re not just another dose of last … Read more
Spain Ranks 2nd in the European Union for Best Application of Children’s Vaccination Calendar: Expert Review
A recent work published in the journal Expert Review of Vaccines places Spain as the second country within the European Union with best application of your children’s calendar. The work, carried out by a group of European vaccinologists, including a member of the Spanish Association of VaccinologyrIt selects all vaccines included in children’s calendars, recommended … Read more
Low Flu and Covid Vaccination Coverage Leading to Increased Respiratory Virus Infections in Extremadura
The low vaccination coverage against flu and covid is being the Achilles heel of the respiratory virus season in Extremadura. The rate is below the desired rate and that is causing, according to health experts, more infections. This is stated by the Extremaduran pediatrician Ana María Grande Tejada, who works at the Maternal and Child … Read more
Andalusian Health Service Announces Reinforcement of Vaccination Plan for Flu and Covid-19
The manager of the Andalusian Health Service (SAS), Garcia Valleyannounced this Friday a reinforcement in the vaccination plan against gripe and the Covid-19 which implies that every Thursday, until the end of the campaign, there will be walk-in vaccination points for target groups of adults and to administer the flu shot for children in the … Read more
Understanding the Differences Between Influenza and Pneumonia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery速
3. Influenza Influenza, or flu, is a common influenza virus infection of the respiratory system. Flu symptoms involve a runny nose, cough, and body aches. Although generally it can heal on its own with a good immune system, getting enough rest and consuming nutritious food can help speed up recovery. 4. Pneumonia Pneumonia is a … Read more
Rise in Respiratory Infections in Spain Before Christmas
Every year, in December, just before Christmas, respiratory infections increase in Spain. The cold temperatures, together with greater social interaction that has been common since the Puente de la Constitución, give wings to the viruses that circulate in Spain. They are especially the flu and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), although Covid-19 has also gained … Read more
Vaccination against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Begins on September 25, Protecting Children from Respiratory Infections
Vaccination against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will begin on September 25, as it treats the main cause of respiratory tract infections such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia. Since last Thursday, September 15 Parents have begun to receive appointments to vaccinate children under six months of age. The total doses contracted for the 2023-2024 campaign are 63,600, … Read more
MIS-C in children: A distinct autoimmune response to COVID-19 targeting SNX8 and SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein domain
In a recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv, researchers analyzed a large dataset of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) to determine whether their autoantibodies target a different set of host proteins than healthy controls. The researchers aimed to determine whether fine epitope matching between SARS-CoV-2 and the SNX8 protein is associated with … Read more