infections

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A million young people will be offered a vaccine to help protect them against meningitis B, after concerns about the number of infections this year.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The WHO has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak which has caused 515 confirmed infections in the DRC, including 91 deaths, since it was announced on May 15 in northeastern DRC.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

There were also reports of skin irritation, eye irritation and infections allegedly associated with the use of the wipes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Earlier this week, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters that the agency was preparing for the inevitable finding of screwworm infections in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

One of Sadie’s sons nearly drowned out there from hitting his head on a rock, and Lawrence was always coming home with eye infections that everyone blamed on the water being contaminated by Sparrows Point.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot