Lyssavirus is rare, but deadly. What should you do if a bat bites you?
If you get bitten or scratched by a bat, it’s vital to act immediately. Wash the…
RFK Junior is stoking fears about vaccine safety. Here’s why he’s wrong – and the impact it could have
Conversely, there is good evidence vaccination during pregnancy is safe and can reduce the chance of…
‘Unparalleled’ snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
10 hours ago James Gallagher Getty Images The blood of a US man who deliberately injected…
‘Super antibodies’ for snake toxins: how a dangerous DIY experiment helped scientists make a new antivenom
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Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It’s not their coat length
Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them – even more so when the cause…
hMPV may be spreading in China. Here’s what to know about this virus – and why it’s not cause for alarm
Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus…
Bird flu hit a dead end in Missouri, but it’s running rampant in California
So, in all, Missouri’s case count in the H5N1 outbreak will stay at one for now,…