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North America

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 2

4 min read

Typhus Cases in California Increased 55% During 2018

Typhus can be treated with Tetracycline, doxycycline, azithromycin, and rifampicin

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 17

3 min read

NYC Confirms 58 Measles Cases in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Community

Measles virus is transmitted by airborne particles, droplets, and direct contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected person

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 7

3 min read

Chikungunya Vaccine Candidate Reports 100% Seroconversion Rate

Valneva chikungunya vaccine candidate VLA1553-101 reports phase 1 clinical trial interim results

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 19

3 min read

Dengvaxia Approved For European Endemic Areas

Dengue Vaccine Dengvaxia is currently under priority review by the FDA

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Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Dec 18

2 min read

Riding London’s ‘Tube’ With Influenza

Study showed a correlation between the use of public transport and the spread of influenza-like illnesses

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