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Measles exposure reported at Philadelphia airport
Health officials warn travelers at PHL airport on September 13 may have been exposed to measles, urging vaccination checks.
PhillyVoice · 2m
Europe's warming fuels West Nile virus spread
Rising temperatures are extending mosquito season and helping West Nile virus reach new areas across Europe.
NPR · 1m
Mixed COVID vaccine guidance leaves parents confused
The CDC, New York health officials, and pediatricians are giving different advice on COVID vaccines, leaving families unsure what to do.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Measles exposure at Philadelphia children's hospital
Infants in CHOP's NICU may have been exposed to measles on September 11, prompting preventative treatment and investigation.
PhillyVoice · 2m
Cold or COVID? How to tell what your kid has
A pediatric nurse explains the symptoms that set these four common respiratory illnesses apart and when to keep your child home.
The Conversation · 2m
Dengue is showing up in Florida backyards
A Tampa-area outbreak and a likely death show a tropical fever is now being caught at home.
The Conversation · 2m
How a Lab Diarrhea Outbreak Unlocked a Vaccine Blueprint
An unexpected two-year outbreak among 150 research primates yielded crucial molecular data for fighting a deadly bacterial pathogen.
Ars Technica · 2m