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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
"However, a well-placed source, speaking to The Telegraph on condition of anonymity, said there have now been at least three cases [of Marburg] after the toddler passed the virus to two family members." 1/2
yahoo.com
One-year-old dies of Marburg in Uganda
A toddler has died in an outbreak of Marburg disease, a close cousin of the Ebola virus, in Uganda.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
“We still have one good drug against it,” said Dr. Arturo Casadevall, chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “The concern is that this organism is becoming resistant to that, and we have very few antifungal agents.”
nbcnews.com
Deadly drug-resistant fungal infections rising in the U.S.
Candida auris can “colonize” the skin and spread easily to surfaces.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
"Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports viruses causing high fevers. Some of the fevers are lasting longer than five days. They are seeing COVID, enterovirus and adenovirus in addition to strep throat and stomach bug cases with vomiting and diarrhea."
aol.com
What’s Going Around: High fevers, measles testing, hand, foot and mouth - AOL
WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians are seeing hand foot and mouth disease this week. “Hand, foot and mouth disease is something our urgent care and pediatric teams commonly see during the summer m...
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Heads up, Aggieland.
kbtx.com
Brazos County sees COVID uptick, but health experts say no reason to panic
COVID-19 risk remains low across Texas, but Brazos County is seeing a spike in wastewater viral activity levels. A Texas A&M Health expert explains what the data means and how simple steps can protect...
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
"Some pharmacy websites now offer the drug as a treatment for covid, "long haul vax symptoms," diabetes, or cancer — despite no evidence of its effectiveness for those purposes — while the new law largely gives pharmacists immunity from lawsuits or professional sanctions related to ivermectin." 1/4
aol.com
Tennessee pharmacies sell potent Ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’ - AOL
Tennessee pharmacies sell potent Ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’ NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four years ago, Tennessee became the first state to allow adults to buy the antipar...
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
"For beachgoers, the advice remains simple: avoid entering saltwater with open wounds, seek medical attention immediately if an infection develops, and think twice before ordering raw oysters this holiday weekend."
thedailybeast.com
Trump Health Cuts Spark Concerns Over ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria
Scientists say deadly beach bacteria are expanding just as the Trump administration scales back disease-monitoring programs.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It's just the flu. /s 1/2
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It's just a cold. /s "SARS-CoV-2 infection is independently associated with increased risk of new-onset OSA. These findings support targeted screening post-COVID in high-risk populations."
nature.com
Risk of new-onset obstructive sleep apnea up to 4.5 years after COVID-19 in the urban population - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Risk of new-onset obstructive sleep apnea up to 4.5 years after COVID-19 in the urban population
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"The dust, which often travels more than 4,500 miles from West Africa into the southern United States, carries microscopic particles such as silica and quartz. These particles can be inhaled deeply into the lungs, triggering respiratory inflammation and irritation." Saharan dust in time for flu 📈
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Rebecca Giamona, vet with Austin Pets Alive: “They [shelters] will do mass, mass, mass euthanasias if they aren’t allowed to move the animals out of the quarantine zones. There could be thousands of animals dying in shelters because they don’t have the space to continue to cover those animals.” 1/2
kbtx.com
“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
After the New World screwworm was found in a dog in Texas, pet owners across the state worried how it might affect their animal companions.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Dr. Patrick Moore, U of Pittsburgh: "There's a very, very, very compelling reason for those patients who have chronic diseases to avoid getting a severe case of influenza or COVID or respiratory syncytial [virus] — all of these diseases for which good, safe, effective vaccines exist." 1/2
unionleader.com
What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer
LOS ANGELES — In early 2022, around the time the Omicron variant started driving a new surge in COVID-19 cases, researchers at James DeGregori's University of Colorado Anschutz lab noticed
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
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expressnews.com
Lackland flu outbreak sees 222 recruits fall ill, up from around 160
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro says more recruits at Lackland are sick with the flu. In April, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made flu vaccines optional for troops in the armed services.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
David Dowdy, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University: "Forty-seven people with a positive test for latent TB is high. It's not the highest we've ever seen, for sure, but it's also not uncommon in settings where people are in close quarters with shared air."
yahoo.com
The US Army says it has contained a tuberculosis situation at Fort Benning after finding an active case and 47 latent infections
A tuberculosis case at a Georgia Army post exposed dozens of trainees to latent infection, highlighting risks in close quarters.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
SATX "One of those sources said the actual number of cases and hospitalizations could be higher." 👀 "The outbreak comes as ABC News reports the Air Force is also investigating the death of a recruit at the base."
ksat.com
150+ recruits test positive for influenza as outbreak hits Lackland AFB, reports say
At least 159 recruits have tested positive for influenza, and two have been hospitalized, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to ABC News.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Heads up, y'all. "The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a USDA service, said the dog is from a household in Lea County, New Mexico, making it the state’s first screwworm case."
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 11/05/2026
Babies were found with dead brain tissue similar to what follows cancer and the kind of bleeding seen after a stroke. Their autopsies all came to the same conclusion: Their deaths could have been prevented with a long-standard vitamin shot. By @deldeib.bsky.social
propublica.org
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
A lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
CA "The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed the case at Justin Garza High School on Wednesday morning. Department spokesperson Sonia Brar said the one confirmed, active case yielded 169 identified exposures, and 22 of those tested positive for infection."
fresnobee.com
One confirmed tuberculosis case, 22 infections at Garza High School in Fresno
There were 169 identified exposures, officials said.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
👀 "Only one person wore a mask (a tourist) and many came within meters of the cave mouth — violating park rules and bypassing a designated observation platform located ∼30 meters from the cave. This represents a significant opportunity for human exposure at this known Marburg-virus bat reservoir."
people.com
There's a Cave Full of Bats Infected by the 'Bleeding Eye' Virus. People Are Trespassing to See It, and Scientists Want It to Stop
Scientists are sounding the alarm about humans trespassing on cave that's full of bats infected with the 'Bleeding Eye' Marburg virus, which has a 90% mortality rate.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
"Some placentas showed structural and inflammatory changes resembling those seen in acute COVID-19 placentitis, suggesting the immune response can leave lasting marks even after the virus is gone."
news-medical.net
COVID-19 virus not retained in placenta after maternal recovery
A new Yale study published in JAMA Network Open finds that the virus that causes COVID-19 does not linger in placental tissue weeks to months after a pregnant woman recovers from infection - offering ...
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
bostonglobe.com
Long COVID potentially affects nearly 6 million children in the US. This South Shore teen is one of them. - The Boston Globe
In children, long COVID symptoms vary by age, possibly because of how the immune system develops.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
"Furthermore, the study identifies that having long-COVID is associated with an increased likelihood of attending special education programs designed for children with special needs."
news-medical.net
Long COVID in children doubles risk of poor grades
Findings indicate long-COVID leads to academic and social difficulties in children, highlighting the importance of addressing their unique educational needs.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"According to recent data from WastewaterSCAN ... rates of COVID-19 are low, rates of rotavirus, norovirus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), influenza A and B, and RSV remain high (influenza A, however, is moderate in southeast San Francisco)." I wonder why? 🤔
sfgate.com
San Francisco is getting ravaged by multiple viruses. Experts aren't sure why.
Changing vaccine recommendations could be partly to blame.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
It's just a cold. /s
medscape.com
SARS-CoV-2 Tied to Higher Respiratory Failure Risk Than Flu
Hospitalised adults with SARS-CoV-2, parainfluenza virus, or RSV vs influenza A/B infection experience greater acute respiratory failure, with those with SARS-CoV-2 infection having the greatest risk.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"Vaccines aren’t just for kids; your immune system needs a boost at every stage of life. If you’re 50 or older, this might be the perfect time to check whether any of your vaccines need an update."
ajc.com
6 vaccines older adults should discuss with their doctor
Your immune system needs a boost at every stage of life. If you’re 50 or older, this might be the perfect time to check whether any of your vaccines need an update.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
medscape.com
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Vaccination with a higher dose of the influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of developing dementia among older adults.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"Pancreatic cancer is among the most lethal of all cancers, claiming the lives of 88 percent of those diagnosed. That grim reality makes early results from a small but closely watched mRNA vaccine trial worth noting." 1/2
fox61.com
mRNA vaccine hope for pancreatic cancer; fertility facts; smarter skin and hair care
Some promising things are happening in health news, including a possible personalized vaccine against pancreatic cancer. Hear what doctors are doing. (WKYC)
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"In the phase 4 double-blind, real-world study, which included 1,000 adult participants in the United States, Nuvaxovid showed statistically significant fewer side effects across all pre-specified endpoints."
fiercepharma.com
Sanofi touts tolerability of COVID shot Nuvaxovid in head-to-head trial vs. Moderna's mNexspike
Sanofi’s protein-based vaccine Nuvaxovid has
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"Discovering this ‘signature’ of Covid stamped in the blood of long Covid patients puts researchers another step closer in understanding the condition and identifying biomarkers that could help diagnose and treat long Covid."
mirror.co.uk
Anyone who had Covid could have ‘signature’ in their blood
Scientists have discovered a lasting legacy of the pandemic
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
“I’m particularly worried about those who are 65 and older because fewer than 30% of that population has gotten the vaccine in the last year.” said Dr. [Peter] Chin-Hong.
nbcbayarea.com
New ‘Cicada’ COVID variant raises concerns as summer approaches
Just in time for summer, health leaders are keeping a close eye on a new, highly mutated COVID strain already circulating in California that has the potential to spread rapidly.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"... [UK] health authorities have made a Covid booster vaccination available this spring for three groups of people, including residents in care homes for older adults and adults aged 75 years and older by June 30, 2026."
mirror.co.uk
Urgent warning of long Covid symptoms as number of cases rise in UK
Research continues to be carried out on long Covid, which occurs when the symptoms of Covid last longer than 12 weeks, and can be particularly debilitating and unpleasant
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Mono County, California 3-4-26 "One vending machine has been placed at the Mammoth Lakes Library, while a second has been placed in Chalfant through a partnership with Latin Market 2." The machines will stock N95s & covid tests.
kolotv.com
Mono County creates health vending machines for residents
Officials in Mono County have created a series of health-related vending machines for local residents.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
"A Guardian investigation has found the relationships among the three involve hundreds of thousands of dollars and benefits to Kennedy, Bigtree and Siri."
theguardian.com
As RFK Jr allies hailed Mississippi’s rollback of strict school vaccine rules, whooping cough surged and a baby died
The campaign to change the rules was years in the making, orchestrated in part by two men with close ties to US health secretary RFK Jr
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
"The city [LA] is seeing the highest number ever of flea-borne typhus cases, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. At least 220 cases were identified in 2025 — and nearly 9 out of 10 people infected with the disease required hospitalization."
people.com
Health Officials Warn of Flea-Borne Typhus That Sends 90% of Infected People to the Hospital
Los Angeles health officials report a significant rise in flea-borne typhus cases, urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Michigan "MDHHS encourages people in Washtenaw, Monroe, Wayne, Oakland, Jackson, Livingston and Lenawee counties to consider vaccinating children at 6-12 months instead of waiting until the baby is a year old or older."
cbsnews.com
Michigan health officials recommend accelerated vaccine in 7 counties amid measles outbreak
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
"Long COVID is associated with increased risk of incident cardiovascular disease, particularly cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. These findings underscore the need for systematic follow-up and integration of long COVID into cardiovascular risk assessment."
thelancet.com
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
“Individuals with long COVID with self-reported new-onset ocular symptoms after infection may represent a more severe phenotype, with poorer health status and greater socioeconomic challenges despite similar pre-pandemic health profiles,” they write."
cidrap.umn.edu
Eye symptoms may signal higher-severity long COVID
Doucefleur / iStock
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
"More recent data from WasteWaterSCAN found BA.3.2 [Cicada] was detected in 21.2% of COVID-positive wastewater samples tested for strains as of April 8, up from just 3.7% on March 14." 1/2
usatoday.com
US cases of COVID variant 'Cicada' up more than 15% and rising
While COVID-19 cases are down overall nationwide, the Cicada variant is quickly gaining ground, new data shows.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🚨 Heads up East Coast folks. Some pharmacies = Publix
yahoo.com
Some pharmacies requiring prescriptions to receive COVID shots
The next time you need a COVID vaccine, you should check to see if your pharmacy requires a prescription.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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washingtonpost.com
CDC delays publishing report showing covid vaccine benefits
The acting CDC director cited concerns with the methodology, but the design has long been used to test vaccine effectiveness.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 03/04/2026
Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available. We decided to illustrate it.
projects.propublica.org
The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish
Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🇬🇧 "Last week it emerged polio was detected in wastewater in the UK for the second time in 2026 – and the tenth since 2024." 1/3
thesun.co.uk
Risk of POLIO outbreak in UK is 'highest in a generation' - the 6 signs to know
THE risk of a polio outbreak hitting the UK is now the “highest in a generation”, leading health experts have warned. Great Britain was declared clear of polio in 2003 with the last cas…
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
👀 🇦🇺 "According to Darwin optometrist Lance Chin Quan, who has treated dozens of infected footballers, it's not something that Top End health authorities have seen before." "I've been practicing here for 43 years and been treating eye disease for 20 [years] and I've not seen this before."
abc.net.au
A 'rare parasitic fungus' is infecting Top End footballers. Here's what we know
Health authorities say a rare water-borne pathogen is behind the recent outbreak of severe conjunctivitis in Top End football clubs, with a number of Darwin playing fields deemed high-risk infection s...
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
At least 46 children dead. 😢😢😢 "Bangladesh has modified its vaccine schedule after health officials found a significant share of measles cases were occurring in infants younger than 9 months, who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination, according to local reports." 1/2
noticias.foxnews.com
At least 46 children dead amid measles outbreak as virus spreads globally
At least 46 children have reportedly died in Bangladesh amid a measles surge, as the CDC confirms over 1,500 cases across the United States.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Pregnancy & measles 1/2 Dr. Leisha Nolen: "If they get measles shortly before delivery, the baby can contract measles and “babies do not do well with measles,” she said — including from complications of high fever, which is a hallmark of measles and can harm an infant’s brain."
deseret.com
Measles outbreak prompts vaccine advice for women planning pregnancy
Measles severity underestimated as outbreak continues, and risk is great in pregnancy, infancy and among toddlers
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Measles 🧵 Lewis & Clark Co Montana
youtu.be
5 measles cases confirmed in Lewis and Clark County
YouTube video by NBC Montana
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Cicada 🤝 kids with 0 immune system from a recent measles infection. "A mutated version of COVID-19 is making its way across the U.S., and it appears to be mostly infecting children."
youtu.be
New COVID variant mostly infecting kids
YouTube video by KVUE
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"State-level laboratories should be able to pick up some of the gap left with the pausing of the federal laboratories, but this will depend on the state."
ajmc.com
Mpox, Rabies Diagnostic Testing Paused by CDC Amid Downsizing | AJMC
The US has seen approximately 370 cases of mpox through March 2026, indicating a consistent need to diagnose the illness.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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abc.net.au
New 'alarming' developments on vaccine uptake
The latest immunisation data shows more than 80,000 Australian children aged five and under are not fully up to date with their vaccinations.
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
"Nearly 25,000 flu cases have already been reported in Australia in 2026, a grim snapshot of what the cooler seasons could bring after last year's horror numbers."
9news.com.au
Nearly 25,000 flu cases recorded as doctors warn horror season is looming
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@Doxiemom07 @doxiemom07.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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usatoday.com
Are fungal storms becoming more common? What they are, when they strike
Fungi are taking the U.S. by storm — and not in the good way.
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