infection

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An alleged comment made by Scotland's former chief nursing officer about families affected by a hospital infection scandal being offered a trip to Disneyland has been described as "shameful" in parliament.

From BBC

Immunity from prior seasonal flu infections or vaccinations can sometimes weaken responses to new flu vaccines.

From Science Daily

"If a child presents with a lump, anxiety symptoms, chest infections or tonsillitis - two or three symptoms - the GP should go down a different pathway, away from the guidelines," said Michelle.

From BBC

Coulier, 66, first revealed his cancer battle in November 2024, telling People and NBC’s “Today” that his lymphoma diagnosis came after he contracted an upper respiratory infection that caused major swelling in his lymph nodes.

From Los Angeles Times

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae, often from faeces.

From Barron's