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Measles is ‘imminent threat’ globally, WHO and CDC warn
Nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021, in part due to the coronavirus pandemic, global health officials said.
Arizona court halts enforcement of near-total abortion ban
Planned Parenthood Arizona had appealed a lower court’s decision to revive a 19th century abortion ban with no exceptions for rape and incest victims.
What is tomato flu? Viral infection is spreading among children in India.
Tomato flu, which medical experts say is not considered life-threatening, gets its name from the painful red blisters that enlarge to the size of a tomato.
CDC reports ‘fast-moving’ E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio
The E. coli outbreak, from an unknown food source, has sickened 29 people, the CDC said. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
U.K. first to approve booster targeting coronavirus and omicron variant
The coronavirus shots were also effective against the omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in clinical trials, U.K. health authorities said.
Lyme disease vaccine in late-stage trials would be first in 20 years
If successful, the vaccine would be the first against Lyme disease in the United States since Lymerix, which was discontinued in 2002 because of poor sales.
Bill Gates gives foundation $20 billion to fight ‘huge global setbacks’
The funds will support public health and climate adaption, Gates said, as he reduces his fortune so he is no longer among the world’s wealthiest people.
Moderna seeking FDA authorization of omicron-specific booster shot
Company says updated vaccine produces more antibodies against omicron, but it’s unclear how effective it might be against latest strains.
California unveils plan to treat coronavirus as manageable risk, marking new phase in pandemic response
A WHO epidemiologist said the organization had seen increasing reports of deaths for six weeks in a row.
Court allows Air Force officer to skirt coronavirus vaccine mandate on religious grounds, for now
The officer is the first in the branch to receive a court injunction that excuses her from the military-wide coronavirus vaccine mandate.
