Some research suggests a positive mindset when receiving a flu shot may lead to greater levels of protection.
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6 things to know about Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have begun popping up both in the U.S. and in China, but experts say the outbreaks are not linked to one another and that the type of pneumonia-causing bacteria is not novel. Still, clinicians are being urged to stay aler…
'Zero evidence' pediatric pneumonia cases in US linked to China: 4 updates
Health experts say there is no connection between pediatric pneumonia cases in the U.S. and the surge of cases in China and several other countries.
What to Know About Home Care Services
Finding an aide to help an older person stay at home safely takes work. Here’s a guide.
Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
Facing a severe shortage of aides and high costs, people trying to keep aging loved ones at home often cobble together a patchwork of family and friends to help.
Flu, respiratory viruses rise for 4th week, pediatric deaths up: 8 FluView notes
For a fourth week in a row, the number of cases of respiratory illnesses are above average in eight of 10 CDC regions, and flu hospitalizations have also gone up again.
RSV in 'full swing,' CDC director says: 3 notes
CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, said the season of respiratory syncytial virus is in “full swing” as flu slowly begins and COVID-19 leads the most hospitalizations and deaths, CNN reported Nov. 30.
Ohio declares outbreak of 'white lung syndrome,' Massachusetts also seeing cases
Hospitals in Warren County, Ohio, have reported 142 cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in children since August, meeting the state’s definition of an outbreak, according to the local health department.
Explosive DeSantis-Newsom Debate Reflects Nation’s Culture Wars
The two governors exchanged heated verbal barbs when they faced off in a wide-ranging debate that covered various health-related topics, from abortion to gun violence.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Freshwater Fish, Yet Most States Don’t Warn Residents
At least 17 states have issued PFAS-related fish consumption advisories, KFF Health News found. But with no federal guidance, what is considered safe to eat varies significantly among states, most of which provide no regulation.
