The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday that a total of 21 Oropouche virus disease cases among U.S. travelers returning from Cuba have been reported as of Aug. 16. reut.rs/4e472xf reut.rs/4e472xf

Health Canada told CBC News they'll finish reviewing updated COVID vaccines by "early autumn" on the heels of the U.S. approving two updated vaccines. cbc.ca/news/health/co… .

Children with mpox are dying Due to a lack of basic supplies including soap & antibiotics in the DRC, doctors have warned. Full story looking at treatment options, ft Nathalie Strub Wourgaft Dr. Ayoade Alakija Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA Placide Mbala & Hsu Li Yang: telegraph.co.uk/global-health/… Telegraph Global Health Security

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Throughout the #H5N1 #birdflu outbreak in dairy cows, people have wondered how (and whether) California has dodged this problem. Now comes word the state is investigating possible outbreaks on 3 farms. Great reporting from Megan Molteni. statnews.com/2024/08/29/cal…

Canadians flying to destinations like Cuba are being warned to take precautions against insect-spread Oropouche virus — which causes a rare but potentially deadly infection — after 21 cases were identified among U.S. travellers. More from CBC Health News: cbc.ca/news/health/or…

Quebec's #COVID19 summer wave more lethal than last year's. The disease has killed 34 Quebecers in their 50s in the past 12 months, and nine in their 40s, by Aaron Derfel montrealgazette.com/news/local-new… via Montreal Gazette

Canadians flying to popular locales like Cuba are being warned to take precautions against insects that spread the rare and potentially deadly Oropouche virus, also called Oropouche fever. cbc.ca/news/health/or… .

Canada is experiencing a major spike in whooping cough — a vaccine-preventable bacterial disease that’s known for striking vulnerable infants. What’s behind this surge in #pertussis cases? My latest: cbc.ca/news/health/wh…

Nigeria to start mpox vaccination on October 8 reut.rs/3Tb6TzS

At least two provinces, Ont. + Alta., say Health Canada has ordered the withdrawal of old XBB COVID shots, leaving a gap in access until HC approves new versions. A quick thread. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

BREAKING: #H5 bird flu detected in Missouri individual with no reported contact with animals. It's not yet clear if this the same version of the virus that has been circulating in dairy cows. More questions than answers at this point. statnews.com/2024/09/06/mis…

CDC on human bird flu case in Missouri: "The results of this investigation will be particularly important in light of the current lack of an obvious animal exposure."