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A study from South Africa found that bloodstream infections caused by the fungus Candida auris increased at a faster rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. This highlights how the strain on healthcare systems during a major health crisis can create opportunities for other dangerous, drug-resistant infections to spread more easily.
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The annual flu vaccine remains our best defense against serious complications from influenza, which can include severe respiratory illness, hospitalization, and even death, especially in children. Recent severe seasons, with hundreds of pediatric deaths in the U.S., underscore that the flu is a serious and recurring public health threat that requires annual protection.
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A new analysis of intensive care units in Chile shows that the incidence of bacteria resistant to multiple drugs remains high and is primarily driven by the use of specific antibiotics like quinolones and carbapenems. This finding suggests that to reduce this burden, hospitals need to strengthen programs that oversee antibiotic use and enforce stricter prescribing rules.
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Research indicates that severe influenza can affect more than just the lungs, potentially causing serious neurological complications in children, such as a rare brain condition called acute necrotizing encephalopathy. This broadens our understanding of the flu’s danger, showing it can attack multiple organ systems and why vaccination is critical for comprehensive protection.
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