Ok in my personal circle I know 4 ppl who got shingles after covid too.
“Ok in my personal circle I know 4 ppl who got shingles after covid too.”
So many 'Christmas colds' circulating. I have been alive for over 64 years, and do not remember this level of illness over the holiday period, but by next year this will be considered perfectly normal and (mis)remembered as the way it always was. It's already happening this year.
“So many 'Christmas colds' circulating. I have been alive for over 64 years, and do not remember this level of illness over the holiday period, but by next year this will be considered perfectly normal and (mis)remembered as the way it always was. It's already happening this year.”
Only call 999 in emergences, urge ambulance chiefs amid 'worst ever' flu season
December 31, 2024
“Only call 999 in emergences, urge ambulance chiefs amid 'worst ever' flu season.
Ambulance Chief Execs highlighted that their teams are ‘under severe pressure’ from seasonally high sickness rates, citing Covid, flu & norovirus as the main culprits.”
⚠️ BREAKING:
December 28, 2024
BREAKING:
Hospitals in China 🇨🇳 Overwhelmed as Severe "Flu" Outbreak, Including Influenza A and HMPV, Resembling 2020 COVID Surge.
Hospitals in China are overwhelmed as outbreaks of "influenza A" and "human metapneumovirus" resemble the COVID-19 surge from three years ago.
More than 350% rise in people hospitalised with flu - as NHS faces 'quad-demic'
“More than 350% rise in people hospitalised with flu - as NHS faces 'quad-demic'”
What to Know About the Rise in Walking Pneumonia in Kids
“An infectious disease expert explains the symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia, which has seen an unusual uptick among young kids.”
An infectious disease expert explains the symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia, which has seen an unusual uptick among young kids.
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After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in 'Devastating' Coincidence, She Gets a UTI that Leads to the Same Illness
“After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in 'Devastating' Coincidence, She Gets a UTI that Leads to the Illness”
After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in 'Devastating' Coincidence, She Gets a UTI that Leads to the Illness
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The Goo Goo Dolls Reschedule Tour Dates After John Rzeznik Hospitalized with Pneumonia: 'We're Heartbroken'
“On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the band shared a video on Instagram announcing that their South Africa tour dates are being rescheduled for March 2025 after frontman John Rzeznik was hospitalized with pneumonia.”
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the band shared a video on Instagram announcing that their South Africa tour dates are being rescheduled for March 2025 after frontman John Rzeznik was hospitalized with pneumonia.
Pneumonia surges as leading cause of death
Pneumonia surges as leading cause of death.
Experts believe the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has left many individuals with weakened lungs, increasing their vulnerability to severe infections such as pneumonia.
Mycoplasma pneumonia infections hit record high in Japan - The Mainichi
Mycoplasma pneumonia infections hit record high in Japan.
Cases confirmed at about 500 specified medical institutions across the country between Nov. 11 and 17 numbered 1,363.
17-year-old Roseville girl nearly dies of ‘walking pneumonia’
“Less than 50% chance of survival Once Callie was admitted to the PICU at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, her doctors recommended Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a heart-lung bypass machine to give Callie’s lungs a chance to heal.”
Less than 50% chance of survival
Once Callie was admitted to the PICU at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, her doctors recommended Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a heart-lung bypass machine to give Callie’s lungs a chance to heal.
Deadly Incurable Fungus Infects Thousands On The West Coast, Attacking Their Lungs
“California and Arizona are suffering from a deadly lung infection epidemic that has spiked to record-level numbers in 2024. Named ‘Valley Fever’, this disease is caused by a fungus, and its symptoms, according to the CDC, include fatigue, night sweats, muscle aches, rashes, and long-term lung problems, killing 1 in every 100 patients.”
California and Arizona are suffering from a deadly lung infection epidemic that has spiked to record-level numbers in 2024. Named "Valley Fever", this disease is caused by a fungus, and its symptoms, according to the CDC, include fatigue, night sweats, muscle aches, rashes, and long-term lung problems, killing 1 in every 100 patients.
hey wanna guess what all the comments under this tiktok about checking your longer-than-days cough for walking pneumonia with over 500k likes are like
Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is this unusual?
The reasons for the surge are unclear, Khan says. "I think that's the million-dollar question in terms of sort of why this peak now,"
The reasons for the surge are unclear, Khan says. "I think that's the million-dollar question in terms of sort of why this peak now,"
Whooping cough cases up 5x this year
From former IN Health Director and Former US Surgeon General:
“Whooping cough cases up 5x this year
100,000 global measles deaths - mostly in kids
H5N1 steamrolling towards pandemic status. Egg prices skyrocketing.
The new administration had better have a strong infectious disease response plan- and had better ensure public health and vaccine confidence stays high. Or they’ll be distracted with outbreaks for 4 years this time instead of 1. 🤷🏽♂️”
Beyond "immunity debt".
“In what ways could SARS-CoV-2 be involved in surges of other infectious diseases like RSV, tuberculosis, fungal infections, Mycoplasma, etc.?
Here is a list of additional hypotheses, all increasingly supported in the scientific literature.
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Deadly Fungal Outbreaks Are on the Rise Since Covid
“New data shows wider geographic spread since pandemic”
New data shows wider geographic spread since pandemic
Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levels | Airfinity
“Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levels”
Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levelsPosted on Jun 13, 2024
Unprecedented Rise In Respiratory Illnesses Among Children: The CDC Raises Alarm - Fox Rio Grande Valley
“Increased cases of RSV, pertussis, and walking pneumonia, especially among preschool-age children, ignite concern among health officials and parents alike.”
Increased cases of RSV, pertussis, and walking pneumonia, especially among preschool-age children, ignite concern among health officials and parents alike.
Dorit Kemsley Gives Son Health Update, Reunites With PK on Halloween
“Jagger had 2 surgeries in under a week for septic hip, had to stay in the hospital nearly 2 weeks.” He is 10 years old. Why on earth are kids getting septic hips that require surgeries?
Outbreak of 'top infectious threat' at Georgia school sends scrambling
“Health officials say up to 300 people may have been exposed to someone with an active tuberculosis infection at Walton High School in Cobb County, which is about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta.”
Health officials say up to 300 people may have been exposed to someone with an active tuberculosis infection at Walton High School in Cobb County, which is about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta.
Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked
“Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked”
Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections increasing among children, CDC data reveal
The rate of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections among children has been increasing in recent months and remains high among those ages 2-17 years, @CDCgov data show.
Any other NYC schools dealing with mycoplasma pneumoniae right now? 10 kids out on the same day in one class, 8 over two days in another (so far).
“Any other NYC schools dealing with mycoplasma pneumoniae right now? 10 kids out on the same day in one class, 8 over two days in another (so far).
My friend’s daughter missed a whole week of school and has ‘never been this sick before.’”
Reactivated TB is an AIDS-defining condition in people with HIV.
“Reactivated TB is an AIDS-defining condition in people with HIV.
In HIV negative people, logic says TB has changed or people have changed.
Plenty of studies now point to the ways Covid damages the immune system, and we keep allowing ourselves to be convinced it’s “just a cold.”
TB cases in Scotland rise by 40% in 'largest annual increase' observed to date
“TB cases in Scotland rise by 40% in 'largest annual increase' observed to date”
TB cases in Scotland rise by 40% in 'largest annual increase' observed to date