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First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Confirmed in U.S., Federal Response Accelerated

First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Confirmed in U.S., Federal Response Accelerated

First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Confirmed in U.S., Federal Response Accelerated The United States has confirmed its first human case of the flesh-eating new world screwworm parasite, prompting an urgent federal response to prevent its spread. The Department of Health and Human Services announced early Monday that the case, involving an individual who recently traveled to El Salvador, was confirmed by the CDC on August 4. While officials emphasize that the risk to public health in the U.S. from…

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Europe Grapples with Unprecedented Heatwave as Records Shatter Across Continent

Europe Grapples with Unprecedented Heatwave as Records Shatter Across Continent

Europe Grapples with Unprecedented Heatwave as Records Shatter Across Continent An extreme and unprecedented heatwave continues to grip Southern Europe, with temperatures soaring to historic highs and triggering widespread alerts. Spain has recorded punishing highs of 46C (114.8F), while nearly all of mainland France remains under high heat warnings, prompting urgent action from authorities. This severe heat, exacerbated by global warming, has scorched Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece for several days, marking the region’s first major heatwave of the…

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Urgent Health Alert: NC Confirms First 2025 Measles Case, Officials Urge Vaccination

Urgent Health Alert: NC Confirms First 2025 Measles Case, Officials Urge Vaccination

Urgent Health Alert: NC Confirms First 2025 Measles Case, Officials Urge Vaccination The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has issued an urgent public health announcement following the confirmation of the state’s first measles case of 2025. This critical development, announced via a June 24 news release, centers around a child who became ill after traveling to North Carolina from a country currently experiencing ongoing measles outbreaks. The confirmed case involves a child who visited both Forsyth…

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