Whooping Cough Cases Surge in 2025: What You Need to Know
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is seeing a significant resurgence this year.Cases in 2024 have surged sixfold compared to the previous year.
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Walking Pneumonia Cases Surge in Canada: What Parents Need to Know
Doctors across Canada are reporting a rise in cases of walking pneumonia, formally known as mycoplasma pneumonia.
Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk in California: Health Officials Urge Caution
California health officials have flagged a concerning case of avian influenza (bird flu) detected in a batch of raw, unpasteurized milk sold in stores.
First Avian Influenza H5N1 Case in a US Child Confirmed in California
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of avian influenza H5N1 in a child in the United States. This marks a significant milestone in tracking the bird flu’s spread in human populations.