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Hamilton, Grand Erie public health units recommend measles vaccine for some babies under 1 year old
In response to an Ontario-wide measles outbreak, with many cases near Brantford, Grand Erie, Hamilton and other public health units have expanded vaccinations to include infants as young as six months. 
#health #vaccine #disease #outbreak #Hamilton #Ontario
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Col. of Remote & Offshore Med

This week on the CoROM #podcast, Aebhric OKelly talks with Jason Jarvis, a #tropical #medicine expert, who provides an in-depth exploration of #malaria, covering its lifecycle, symptoms, diagnostic tools, #treatment options, and the latest vaccine developments.

The discussion emphasises the importance of understanding malaria's complexities, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the promising advancements in #vaccine research to eradicate this deadly #disease.

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Spotify for Creators134-Malaria Deep Dive with Jason Jarvis by CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine.This week, Jason Jarvis joins Aebhric O’Kelly on a deep dive into malaria, covering the lifecycle, symptoms, diagnostic tools, treatment options, and the latest vaccine developments. The discussion emphasises the importance of understanding malaria's complexities, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the promising advancements in vaccine research to eradicate this deadly disease.TakeawaysParasitic protozoa transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes cause malaria.The lifecycle of malaria involves complex stages in both mosquitoes and humans.Symptoms of malaria can vary significantly based on previous exposure to the disease.Severe malaria can lead to critical conditions like altered consciousness and hypoglycaemia.Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are essential but not foolproof in detecting malaria.The R21 malaria vaccine shows promising efficacy and significantly advances malaria prevention.Public health efforts primarily focus on protecting vulnerable populations, especially children.Understanding the fever patterns can aid in diagnosing malaria and other diseases.Vaccination for adults is being researched, but current recommendations prioritise children.Staying informed through reputable sources like WHO and CDC is crucial for those travelling to malaria-endemic areas.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Malaria and Its Lifecycle14:58 Understanding Malaria Symptoms and Severity30:07 Diagnostic Tools and Treatment Options34:09 Vaccines: Current Developments and Future Prospects44:57 Resources for Further Learning
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Nando161

"The whole system of finding, diagnosing and treating #tuberculosis — which #kills more #people #worldwide than any other #infectious #disease — has collapsed in dozens of countries across Africa and Asia since President Trump ordered the aid freeze on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day.

The United States contributed about half of international donor funding to TB last year and here in Kenya paid for an array of essentials."

nytimes.com/2025/03/11/health/

The New York Times · Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment GloballyBy Stephanie Nolen
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#FYI #US #USA #disease #diseases #AMA #AmericanMedicalAssociation #AndreaGarcia #ToddUnger #birdflu #avianflu #influenza #H5N1 #covid19 #covid #longcovid #measles

"AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses post-pandemic cancer screening rates, latest updates on the measles outbreak, bird flu in cattle, H5N1 in pets, and the effectiveness of the COVID vaccine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts."

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YouTubeMeasles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safetyBy American Medical Association (AMA)
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Science Updates

"This successful intervention is relatively cheap and short and has the potential for the first time to not only improve BV cure for women, but opens up exciting new opportunities for BV prevention, and prevention of the serious complications associated with BV," said Professor Catriona Bradshaw

#science #health #STI #disease #bacteria #microbiology #research #treatment #biology

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LabrootsA New STI - Bacterial Vaginosis | Clinical And Molecular DxNew research has determined that a common condition that affects about one-third of all women, known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) ... | Clinical And Molecular Dx
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CBC Top Stories

Hantavirus: What it is, how it spreads, how often it's fatal
Here's what you need to know about hantavirus, the rodent-borne pathogen blamed for the death of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome has killed at least 34 people in Canada over the past three decades.
#virus #disease #rodent #Canada #News #Health
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