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RSV virus poses serious risk to young children

Parents urged to recognise signs of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common winter virus that can lead to serious complications like bronchiolitis in infants and young children.

Sydney Schools Lockdown After Toy Firearms Scare

Multiple schools in Sydney's Beaumont Hills were placed in lockdown after a person was seen with what appeared to be firearms. Police have since confirmed the items were toys. Read the full story.

Polio detected in Germany after 30 years

The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth

US Military Base Lockdown: Armed Intruder Alert

A major US military installation in Virginia has been placed on complete lockdown after reports of an armed individual attempting to breach security. Personnel have been ordered to shelter in place as emergency response teams sweep the facility.

New pandemic-capable virus discovered in bats

Exclusive: Researchers have identified a mysterious new virus lurking in South American bats that shows troubling similarities to COVID-19, raising concerns about future pandemic threats.

GM Mosquitoes Deployed in UK-Led Disease Fight

British researchers are deploying bio-engineered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to combat deadly diseases in a revolutionary public health initiative that could transform global disease control.

Tennessee HFMD Outbreak: Health Alert Issued

Health officials in Tennessee issue urgent warning as highly contagious hand, foot and mouth disease spreads rapidly through communities. Learn the key symptoms and prevention measures.

New mpox strain detected in Los Angeles

Health officials sound alarm as dangerous new mpox variant emerges in California, raising concerns about global spread and vaccine effectiveness.

COVID-19 Origin: Bats to Pigs Pathway Revealed

Exclusive investigation reveals how coronavirus jumped from bats to pigs before spreading globally, with disturbing evidence of human interference in nature's delicate balance.

NHS GP busts common cold weather myth

An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.

Chikungunya Virus Alert: First Local Case in New York

Health officials confirm the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya virus in New York, raising concerns about mosquito-borne diseases spreading to new regions. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and travel advice.

Shingles: Symptoms, Contagious Risks & NHS Vaccine

Discover everything you need to know about shingles - from the tell-tale rash signs to understanding contagious periods and accessing the NHS vaccination programme that could protect you.

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