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Data: Optimal initiation of Paxlovid in hospitalized COVID patients is 3 to 5 days

Mary Van Beusekom

The findings suggest that the antiviral can prevent over 90% of viral replication if given at the optimal time, the authors say.
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Scientists find clues in early analysis of newly shared US H5N1 avian flu sequences

Lisa Schnirring

Experts, with incomplete data, are quickly piecing together everything they can from the shared genetic sequences.

US orders testing for certain dairy cows after H5N1 avian flu remnants found in retail milk

Lisa Schnirring

The USDA says that lactating dairy cows must be tested before interstate transport.

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Teen vaccination cut COVID-19 cases by 37% in California, new data show

Stephanie Soucheray

Salmonella more common on larger commercial farms, study reveals

Stephanie Soucheray

US study shows post-COVID rebound in inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Chris Dall

West Virginia reports first measles case in 15 years

Lisa Schnirring

Contaminated meat likely source of avian flu that killed bush dogs in UK zoo, preprint suggests

Mary Van Beusekom

Study shows undernourishment increases risk of TB

Stephanie Soucheray
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Survey: Already-isolated older adults fared better than socially connected peers early in COVID pandemic

Mary Van Beusekom
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USDA shares recent H5N1 avian flu sequences amid more dairy herd outbreaks

Lisa Schnirring
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Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap

Accelerating development of durable, broadly protective coronavirus vaccines
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The Influenza Vaccines Roadmap provides a much-needed framework for organizing the efforts of existing influenza researchers while identifying a wide range of opportunities that will encourage new investigators to join the work.

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New antibiotics aren’t being fully used, study finds

Chris Dall

European Medicines Agency approves combination antibiotic for multidrug-resistant infections

Chris Dall

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USDA scientists weigh avian flu vaccine for cows; virus may be spreading from cattle to poultry

Lisa Schnirring

Canada reports more H5N5 avian flu virus detections in mammals, wild birds

Lisa Schnirring

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Tests confirm avian flu on New Mexico dairy farm; probe finds cats positive

Lisa Schnirring
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Sick cows in 2 states test positive for avian flu

Lisa Schnirring
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CDC sequencing of H5N1 avian flu samples from patient yields new clinical clues

Lisa Schnirring
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Avian flu detections in dairy cows raise more key questions

Lisa Schnirring
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Among fully vaccinated, study shows Paxlovid does not shorten symptoms

Stephanie Soucheray
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Officials warn of H5N1 avian flu reassortant circulating in parts of Asia

Lisa Schnirring
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Avian flu virus detected in more Michigan dairy herds and on another large layer farm

Lisa Schnirring
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Study: Kids with COVID but no symptoms play key role in household spread

Stephanie Soucheray

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National COVID-19 guidelines vary widely, often promote ineffective treatments

Stephanie Soucheray
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Study notes small decline in preschool developmental milestones during pandemic

Stephanie Soucheray
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State COVID policies didn't translate into fewer cases, deaths, study suggests

Mary Van Beusekom
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Computerized stewardship prompt linked to improved antibiotic prescribing in 2 trials

Chris Dall
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GAO report: HHS mpox failures show persistent emergency response gaps

Stephanie Soucheray
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Adult vaccines offer substantial return on investment when considering full value, report says

Mary Van Beusekom
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The Osterholm Quote

"That [transparency and clear communication] to me is being missed here [in US Department of Agriculture communication on H1N1 avian flu in cattle]. And I can’t for the life of me understand why. This is a serious public health challenge, but it shouldn’t be a media challenge. And they’re turning it into one."

Stat, Apr 18, 2024
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Study on masks vs N95 respirators for health workers spurs concerns

The findings suggest medical masks may offer similar protection as respirators against COVID-19, but experts say hold on.