H9N2 endemic in Malaysia, but outbreak w high mortality observed. Analysis shows clade h9.4.2.5 in the Y280 lineage, but different clade compared to what is usually found in Malaysia = recent introduction. 👉msptm.org/files/Vol41No2…

"Men also have reason to both fear #HPV and get vaccinated against it. Infection with high-risk HPV strains can interfere with a man's fertility." upi.com/Health_News/20…

The staggering array of penis shapes and sizes in nature can tell scientists a surprising amount about the evolution of animal biology and behaviour. Heads up: you might get a few questions if you're reading this on your commute or at work. ab.co/3X1m13W

Where To Buy N95 And KN95 Masks That Aren't Counterfeit. With so many fake #COVID face masks being sold online, it's important to pay attention to a few details when you order. huffpost.com/entry/where-to…

ANYONE that ridicules a person with a disability has no business being anywhere near a political office OR a government job. Our tax dollars should NOT be paid for someone targeting & attacking our own people, let alone our most vulnerable. Another reason to #disqualify...

SARS-CoV-2 is not seasonal - I thought we sorted that one.

FYI here in HoustonTX I was able to sign in with CVS Pharmacy and their app for the new Covid immunization vs FLiRT variant for Wednesday morning. Previously for the XBB annual immunization last fall they had to bump me to the next day, so will let you know if that happens again

It is possible to drastically reduce transmission. We can save countless lives. But it WILL require a group effort. Wear a mask. Open a window. Clean the air. Stay home when sick. We all share the air - if we care about that air we will all be healthier & happier /end

My parents are old & vulnerable & I was hoping I could see them & persuade them to leave Lebanon. Unfortunately hours after my arrival in Beirut there has been an escalation in hostilities. I’m okay but emotions are running high. I am frantically trying to get out. Pray for us.

Canada: Covid hospitalizations at highest level since winter "There are currently more than 1,200 people with COVID-19 in hospital in Quebec, and more than 30 deaths reported each week." Montreal Gazette montrealgazette.com/news/local-new…

1/n Unfortunately due to the confluence of climate change, urbanization, related factors, we will continue to see a rise in vector borne and other tropical infections in the U.S. On my radar? Dengue, Zika, chikungunya, YF, Mayaro, Oropouche, EEE, SLE, malaria, hookworm, Chagas

BCM_TropMed Texas Medical Center BCMHouston 4/n also soil testing and omics for soil transmitted pathogens ajtmh.org/view/journals/…

Every first time parent is just that… a first time parent. And as a newbie, it’s important to extend yourself a little grace. I got a kick out of this video, which uses humor to express a very real anxiety so many of us face/faced as we began life with a newborn: namely,

The new paid sick leave policies in Michigan require all employers to pay for up to 72 hours of paid sick leave for their employees. upnorthlive.com/news/local/exp…

E. coli outbreak declared at another Alberta child-care centre, shutdown ordered globalnews.ca/news/10719136/… Caley Gibson Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁

Potential new oral pain medication by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (mechanism: blocks sodium channels) being reviewed by FDA FDA Drug Information Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

Norwegians were absent from work due to illness at the highest rate in 15 years in the second quarter, a development that risks upending its welfare state. This is happening EVERYWHERE, and it's mostly due to a rise in long term sickness. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Economics

Educators, if you have a student who is still wearing a mask, they are now part of the "out group" (thank you public health leaders! s/) You can minimize that stress for them by slipping on a mask every now and then. You have no idea how much it would mean to them. 😷♥️😷

##NeverForget

Better yet, slip on a mask because it's a way to keep you and your students healthier. Sick teachers mean closed schools. #Masks are a way to also preserve the workforce. #MaskUp