The COVID-19 crisis in China is creating more opportunities for the virus to change, spurring concern that a new variant could emerge, CBS News reported Dec. 25.
Category: Public Health
Vaccine hesitancy fueling resurgence of diseases, experts say
A measles outbreak in Columbus, Ohio, is sparking concern among health officials who believe that increased vaccine hesitancy will intensify a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, according to The Washington Post.
Flu activity remains high as descent begins: 5 notes
The nation’s worst flu outbreak in more than a decade is slowing down, though flu activity remains high overall, according to the CDC’s latest FluView report.
New omicron subvariant on path to dominance, data suggests
Omicron subvariant XBB is encroaching on BQ.1 and BQ.1.1’s dominance, CDC data shows, as it accounts for 18.3 percent of U.S. cases and makes up more than 1 in 2 infections in the Northeast.
CDC alerts clinicians on severe strep A increase
The CDC issued a health advisory Dec. 22 to alert the medical community of a rise in severe strep A infections among children.
How flu admissions compare to past seasons
The 2022-2023 flu season is well underway, with the U.S. seeing the highest hospitalization rates in more than a decade.
NIH, Sheba Medical Center create pandemic research institute
The National Institutes of Health is partnering with Sheba Medical Center in Israel to create a pandemic research institute, the organizations said Dec. 22.
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The Covid Response Coordinator Speaks
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Click here for a transcript of the episode. Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House covid-19 response coordinator, is the guest for a wide-ranging interview on this week’s […]
BF.7: 5 notes on the subvariant fueling surge in China
Global health experts are closely monitoring COVID-19 activity in Beijing where the highly transmissible omicron subvariant BF.7 is fueling a surge in cases.
Though 'tripledemic' rages on, RSV peaks, better outlook for next winter
While the respiratory “tripledemic” continues to slam emergency rooms and children’s hospitals, there are two glimmers of hope on the horizon, according to a Dec. 22 report in The New York Times.
