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As HMPV circulates in China, how should we talk about foreign disease outbreaks?

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been making headlines recently due to an increase in hospitalizations in Northern China. However, it’s important…

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Is it safe to eat eggs amid bird flu outbreaks?

The recent rise in bird flu cases in U.S. states has caused concern among consumers, especially with the first reported…

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Tuberculosis outbreaks in 3 Nunavut communities still ongoing years later

Outbreak of Tuberculosis in Nunavut Communities Continues to Persist An outbreak of tuberculosis in three Nunavut communities is ongoing, with…

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Bird flu surges in these US states with reports of new outbreaks

The spread of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, continues to pose a threat in the United…

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Nearly 3 in 4 infants live where low vaccine coverage drives measles outbreaks: UN

More children were left out of critical vaccination drives for diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough last year…

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Canadian farmers take precautions as bird flu outbreaks hit U.S. dairy cattle

The Dose19:04What’s going on with H5N1 bird flu? H5N1 is in the news again, and this time it has spread…

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Is milk safe to drink? Can you catch bird flu from beef? What to know about H5N1 cattle outbreaks

Confirmation that a dangerous form of bird flu is circulating among U.S. dairy cattle has raised questions among dairy producers…

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Whooping cough outbreaks persist in Alberta as health officials urge vaccination

As pertussis cases continue to climb, Albertans are being warned to ensure their children are up-to-date on their immunizations. The…

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Alberta urged to make ‘full court push’ against measles as Europe battles outbreaks

As cases of measles surge in Europe, there are calls for public health officials in Alberta to take stronger steps to…

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Measles has exploded in Europe. Clinicians say it’s only a matter of time before outbreaks hit Canada

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers…

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