West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations

West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations

Authorities in several West African countries are trying to manage their huge diphtheria outbreaks By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press November 23, 2023, 2:14 PM ET • 3 min read ABUJA, Nigeria — Authorities in several West African countries are trying to manage their huge diphtheria outbreaks, including in Nigeria where a top health official said … Read more

17 reported cases – NBC 7 San Diego

17 reported cases – NBC 7 San Diego

Four more people have reported being sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel’s Cocina in the 4S Ranch community of San Diego within the past two days, bringing the total to 17 cases, county health officials said Thursday. Seven people had to be hospitalized, including four children, according to the county’s Health and … Read more

7 hospitalized after E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel’s Cocina in 4S Ranch – NBC 7 San Diego

7 hospitalized after E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel’s Cocina in 4S Ranch – NBC 7 San Diego

Seven people were hospitalized with E. coli infections in San Diego County after eating at Miguel’s Cocina in 4S Ranch, the county health officials said on Tuesday. Those who fell ill, or their families, reported eating at Miguel’s 4S Ranch location from Oct. 6 to Oct. 18 and developed symptoms from Oct. 13 to Oct. … Read more

Deadly bird flu reappears in US commercial poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota

Deadly bird flu reappears in US commercial poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota

Highly pathogenic bird flu has made its first appearances in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season, affecting one turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press October 10, 2023, 3:42 PM ET • 3 min read MINNEAPOLIS — Highly pathogenic bird flu has made its first appearances in U.S. … Read more