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New infant botulism outbreak linked to infant formula.
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At first glance, it looks like a group of fluffy kittens crossing the road. But in reality, these are Pallasโs cats, also known as manuls โ one of the rarest and most elusive wild cats on the planet.
BREAKING: Reports of a loud explosion heard across the Boston area. Initial reports suggest the sound was likely caused by a large bolide (meteor) entering Earthโs atmosphere.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to alert clinicians, public health practitioners, and travelers about a new outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus (species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense). The risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time. As a precaution, this Health Advisory summarizes CDC recommendations for U.S. health departments, clinical laboratories, and healthcare workers about potential Ebola disease case identification, testing, and biosafety considerations in clinical laboratories.
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For more than three decades, virologist Dr. Jay Hooper has been working to develop a vaccine against several species of hantavirus that can infect people.
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CDC is actively working alongside public health partners at the local, state, federal, and international levels, applying world-class expertise to monitor potential Andes virus exposures. The current risk to the public remains low. Hereโs how CDC is responding:
- Engaging with state and local health departments to conduct daily health check-ins, ensuring rapid access to testing and care if symptoms develop, and supporting individuals through routine monitoring.
- Tracking three potential exposure groups: repatriated passengers, travelers who returned home before the outbreak was identified, and in-flight contacts who were exposed to symptomatic cases.
- Developing testing protocols and guidance based on the best available scientific evidence.
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