illness

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America’s Blood Centers has backed this bill, citing the increased need and ongoing disruptions—including extreme weather events, cold weather, holiday travel, and seasonal illness.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“I would say take the cruise, but don’t go on a cruise if you’re sick, because you will introduce that illness onto the cruise,” Schaffner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Symptoms start with a flu-like illness and can progress quickly to intense inflammation in the lungs that leads to lung and heart failure.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

It’ll be so hot for this time of year that forecasters across the state are advising residents to take action to avoid heat illness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Perhaps he thought he could control his illness and didn’t believe that he was dying until he was too ill to think about legal documents.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady