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  • A Measles Outbreak Has Hospitalised More Than 32 Kids in a U.S. State

    A Measles Outbreak Has Hospitalised More Than 32 Kids in a U.S. State

    Ed Cara

    A measles outbreak in Columbus, Ohio has sickened over 80 children and hospitalised dozens. The majority of these cases have involved unvaccinated children who were nonetheless eligible for vaccination. It is not yet clear how long the outbreak will continue, with the most recent case having been detected just last week.

  • A Bite From a Kitten Led to a Man’s Death Four Years Later, Family Says

    A Bite From a Kitten Led to a Man’s Death Four Years Later, Family Says

    Ed Cara

    An unlucky kitten bite appears to have led to a Danish man’s death four years later. He reportedly contracted a serious infection following the bite that hospitalized him for a month, caused the amputation of his finger, and left him in ever-declining health. The man’s family disclosed his recent death in hopes of raising awareness…

  • An Experimental HIV Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Human Trial

    An Experimental HIV Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Human Trial

    Ed Cara

    An experimental HIV vaccine appears to have passed its first test in humans. In a newly released study, the vaccine candidate produced the sort of immune response that scientists had been hoping for in 97% of recipients. Importantly, the vaccine also seemed to be safe and well-tolerated.