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Measles Outbreak Spreading at “Alarming Rate” in Wales

March 27, 2013January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

This week, Public Health Wales warned the measles epidemic in southwest Wales was growing at an "alarming rate" with 432 cases and 51 hospitalizations. The

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Hundreds sick in three separate outbreaks of shigellosis

November 3, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

In the past week, shigellosis outbreaks have been reported in South Carolina, Georgia and New York.  More than 80 people were infected at Honea Path

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World Cup Fever – Rugby World Cup 2011

September 8, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

  Rugby fans from around the world are flocking to New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC), and HealthMap is watching for outbreaks

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England on Alert for Mysterious Illness Killing Dogs

September 6, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

For the past two autumns, dogs have been dying mysteriously after walking through woodlands in the East of England Region. In 2009 and 2010, Canine

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England on Alert for Mysterious Illness Killing Dogs

September 6, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

For the past two autumns, dogs have been dying mysteriously after walking through woodlands in the East of England Region. In 2009 and 2010, Canine

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Scores of Newborns Infected with TB in Rome Hospital

September 2, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

At least 79 infants born in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB).  A nurse in the neonatal ward recently tested positive, and

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FAO Warns Mutant Bird Flu Spreading in Asia

August 29, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

Today, the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned of a possible major resurgence of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza due to the spread

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Will Irene Trigger Outbreaks?

August 26, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

With Hurricane Irene threatening much of the US Eastern seaboard, people and governments are preparing for the flooding, destructive winds, and powerful storm surge. After

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Heartworm Treatment Supplies Run Dry

August 18, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

Forgetting to give your dog a monthly heartworm preventive just got a lot more dangerous. Merial (the Animal Health Division of pharmaceutical giant Sanofi) was

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WHO investigating mysterious illness in Angola

August 16, 2011January 25, 2023 Sumiko Mekaru

The World Health Organization has sent a team of outbreak investigators to Angola where schoolchildren have been suffering from a non-fatal illness. Reported symptoms may

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