Hundreds of other people could contract polio after an adult in a New York City suburb contracted the virus and became paralyzed last month, the state’s top health official said this week. New York State Health Commissioner Mary Bassett warned that the confirmed case of polio in an unvaccinated adult, coupled with detection of the … Read more
According to an infectious disease epidemiologist, there are serious concerns that the US and other countries are not doing enough to prevent monkeypox from becoming a large-scale global outbreak. Over the weekend, the World Health Organization activated its highest alert level for the virus, declaring monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. The rare … Read more
According to an infectious disease epidemiologist, there are serious concerns that the US and other countries are not doing enough to prevent monkeypox from becoming a large-scale global outbreak. Over the weekend, the World Health Organization activated its highest alert level for the virus, declaring monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. The rare … Read more
The Biden administration is considering declaring a public health emergency in response to the growing monkeypox outbreak, a senior White House health official said Friday. dr. Ashish Jha, the White House’s Covid response coordinator, said the administration is looking at how a public health emergency statement could bolster the US response to the outbreak. “There … Read more
A Northwell Health employee owns the monkeypox vaccine in Cherry Grove on Fire Island, New York, where monkeypox vaccines were administered on July 14, 2022. James Carbone | Newsday | Getty Images The Biden administration is considering declaring a public health emergency in response to the growing monkeypox outbreak, a senior White House health official … Read more
Polio virus, illustration. Each virus particle is composed of a protein coat around a core that contains genetic RNA material. This virus infects children and causes the disease poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis. Roger Harris/scientific photo library | Science photo library | Getty Images The New York State Department of Health on Thursday confirmed a case … Read more
In this photo illustration, a silhouette of a man with a medical syringe and vial is displayed in front of the Novavax logo on a screen. Cezary Kowalski | Light rocket | Getty Images Independent advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommended Novavax’s two-dose Covid-19 vaccine as a primary series … Read more
In America, blood means big business. The North American blood market was valued at $3.3 billion in 2021, according to Global Market Insights Inc. According to the Census Bureau, blood makes up 2.69% of US exports. Since there is no substitute for human blood, it can be difficult to meet the demand. During the Covid … Read more