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Where is parvovirus spreading? Here's what recent wastewater data shows.

Parvovirus B19, the 'slapped-cheek' virus, is detected in California wastewater in areas near Stockton, posing risks for pregnant or immunocompromised people.

RSV is a common virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms, but it can be more serious in babies, older adults and people with underlying health conditions. One study has estimated that the ...

A more severe and highly contagious new strain of the flu is circulating this season. It's called subclade K, or more popularly "super flu." "This has the potential to be a pretty bad respiratory ...

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Cairns seniors are being urged to take up a newly available vaccine protecting against a highly contagious respiratory virus, ...

Tick populations are booming and seasons are lasting longer. Learn why tick-borne illness risks are rising and how older ...