Monday 15 August 2022

How Worried Should You Be About New Reports on Polio?

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Poliovirus detected in NYC wastewater put public health officials on high alert, but infectious disease experts say there's no need for families of fully vaccinated children to panic.



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One Back-to-School Worry for Parents: Traffic Dangers

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Many parents surveyed said drivers who don't follow the rules should be banned from school parking areas.



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Diagnosing Kids with Long COVID Can Be Tricky: Experts

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Experts discuss how difficult diagnosing kids with long COVID can prove to be.



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Monkeypox May Get New Name to Curb Stigma

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The WHO plans to rename the condition to eliminate any derogatory or racist connotations, a decision in alignment with current best practices for naming diseases.



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U.K. Approves Covid Booster Vaccine That Targets Two Variants


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