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6-Year-Old Girl Dies From Rare Meningitis Despite Vaccination, PA Family Says
A vibrant 6-year-old Pennsylvania girl has died after a sudden and aggressive battle with meningitis — even though she was fully vaccinated — her devastated family says.
Aria, described as joyful and brave, was surrounded by her loving parents, Frank and Sabina, and her big brother, Frankie, during her final days at St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, according to a GoFundMe launched Tuesday, June 18 by Ryan Hanley on behalf of Sabina Parker.
“This unimaginable and sudden loss has shattered their world,” Hanley wrote. “One moment she was here. The next, she was gone.”
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New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen schools and swamping hospitals in some states.
At least 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths —including 57 children —have been reported for this flu season, which began in October, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Feb. 7.
The two strains of flu circulating this season are H1N1 and H3N2. Both are covered in this year's flu vaccine, but only about 40 percent of Americans have taken the vaccine each of the last two years, compared to 50 percent t…
Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map
Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, are surging across the United States, with healthcare systems feeling the strain as more people seek care for these conditions.
The CDC reported on Monday, Jan. 13 that the nation is experiencing high levels of acute respiratory illnesses, with young children and older adults particularly affected.
COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas, fueled by rising emergency department visits, elevated lab test positivity, and high levels of virus detected in wastewater.
Influenza remains widespread, while RSV activity …
'Tripledemic' Threat: Covid-19, Flu, RSV Surging This Season
The United States is experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses, commonly referred to as a “tripledemic,” involving COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
As of Friday, Jan. 3, the amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare is high and continues to increase nationally, the agency said.
COVID-19 cases are increasing nationwide, with the XEC variant—a mix of earlier Omicron strains—now accounting for about 45 percent of cases.
Symptoms include congestion, cough, fe…
Fully Vaxxed, Boosted President Biden Gets Covid-19 Again
Despite being fully vaccinated and boosted, President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 — again, White House officials announced on Wednesday, July 17.
The 81-year-old Biden has tested positive for COVID while in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of the DNC, officials with the White House explained. His symptoms are mild.
His doctor noted that he presented with upper respiratory symptoms, such as a runny nose, a non-productive cough, and "general malaise," as stated in the release.
Since his condition did not improve throughout the day, a COVID test was conducted on Wednesda…
