Vaccines for diarrhea could reduce antibiotic use in young children, study finds
Researchers estimate vaccines for enteric pathogens could prevent up to 8 to 12 courses of antibiotics per 100 vaccinated children per year in low-resource countries.
Avian flu confirmed at 62 more California dairy farms as virus strikes more poultry
Brisk activity continues in California at dairy and poultry farms, as poultry outbreaks expand to Midwestern states.
A quarter of California's dairy herds have been infected with #H5N1 #birdflu since spread began there in the summer. 18 more herds confirmed today for a total of 277 in the state. Cumulative national total: 491 herds in 15 states. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed-cases-livestock
An acquaintance provided me with a bag of peppers...ghost, in appearance.
I decocted the essence of the peppers and placed the liquid into 2 oz dropper bottles. The flesh and a handful of garlic, salt, roasted red peppers, went into the blender for sauce. I suspect a surprise when I make delivery.... ![]()
Why do people who understand #flu get unsettled when they hear about infections like the Missouri case of #H5 #birdflu with no known link to infected animals or birds? What do we need to find out fast about this case? Some smart folks explain. https://www.statnews.com/2024/09/08/missouri-h5-bird-flu-case-questions-cat-raw-milk/
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