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public-health27 days ago•47 min saved

New Jersey braces for West Nile spread as mosquitoes reach 12 counties

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from 12 New Jersey counties, triggering a statewide public health push. State health, environmental and agricultural officials are increasing mosquito-control efforts and advising residents to eliminate standing water, use larvicides where appropriate, and apply EPA-registered repellents to reduce bite risk as mosquito populations grow with warmer weather. Officials caution that older adults and people with certain health conditions are at higher risk for serious illness, and they warn about other mosquito-borne threats like Eastern equine encephalitis and Jamestown Canyon virus as the season progresses.

via Yahoo|

#mosquito-prevention #mosquitoes #new-jersey

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"WHO Updates Terminology for Airborne Pathogens"

The World Health Organization, in collaboration with major public health agencies and experts, has introduced updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air, including those causing respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza. The new descriptors aim to provide a common language for discussing the transmission of infectious respiratory particles and include terms such as "infectious respiratory particles" and "airborne transmission." This effort addresses the need for consistent terminology across scientific disciplines and will guide research agendas and public health interventions.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#health #pathogens #public-health-agencies

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Experts Analyze CDC's Comparison of Pneumonia Outbreaks and Early COVID Cases

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks in multiple countries have raised concerns among doctors and families, but public health agencies like the CDC and WHO have stated that there is no cause for alarm. The CDC has been monitoring the situation closely and has not seen anything out of the ordinary related to levels of mycoplasma across the country. The agencies attribute the outbreaks to known respiratory diseases rather than novel viruses. Some experts have compared the agencies' reactions to the current pneumonia outbreaks to their initial reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, noting improvements in transparency and monitoring. However, there are calls for the CDC to apply political pressure on China for more information and to ensure early warning in case of another potential pandemic.

via Fox News|

#cdc #covid-19 #health