The most common mosquito-borne virus in Australia is the Ross River Virus Disease (RRVD). Although there are 4,000 cases of RRVD every single year in Australia, there are no cases in the rest of the world.
This begs the question: how is this virus contained to just Australia?
Ross River Virus Disease is a mosquito-borne virus that is the most common mosquito-borne virus in Australia. According to the CDC, 55-75 percent of people with RRVD don’t experience any symptoms.
The flu season may have started around October, but we are right in the middle of its peak. That peak normally comes between December and February, with many more cases during those months.
With the season well underway, we are also getting a better idea of this year’s flu impact across the country. Typically reports are published at the end of the flu season, but the CDC is releasing weekly records for the public. Reviewing this information allows readers the chance to witness the impact the flu has on the country as it is happening.
According to current estimates from federal health officials, the virus has already affected millions in the United States. About 6-7 million, in fact.
Although tuberculosis is most well-known for causing a distinctive cough, there are other types of tuberculosis in which individuals don’t experience the symptom at all.
Two types of the disease don’t produce a cough: Bone and joint TB and latent TB.
This is important information to know and recognize because if TB isn’t identified early-on it can become more advanced and even cause death.
A city in eastern China recently enacted a policy regarding stray dogs that may have a tremendous influence on the relatively high rabies rate for the region. Unfortunately, the new policy already earned serious criticism from locals. The enforcement methods used for the changes are highly concerning to many dog owners.
Hangzhou authorities announced in mid-November 2018 that new rules would go in effect for dog ownership.
The news came shortly after the city banned 34 breeds of canines, which also caused fear and frustration.
Every year it’s recommended that all individuals receive the influenza vaccination. The flu shot offers protection against specific strains of that season’s virus.
But, along with flu prevention, the vaccine may improve health in other areas. Recent studies have shown that this vaccine is especially important to individuals with a history of heart problems.
These heart problems could include heart failure, heart disease, or even a stroke.
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