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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major source of cancer that’s now almost entirely preventable through vaccination. But sobering research out today shows that Americans are largely in the dark about HPV and its many health risks, much less the HPV vaccine. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina conducted the study, which examined nationally representative survey data. A …

The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. TWIN FALLS — Idaho’s first reported death caused by West Nile virus this year was identified in a Twin Falls County resident over the age of 65. West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. This year, West Nile virus activity in …

LOGAN — The Bear River Health Department said Friday it has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in humans in Cache County. The announcement closely follows one from the Salt Lake County Health Department on Thursday that said an adult was diagnosed with neuroinvasive West Nile virus, a more severe form of the disease. That individual was hospitalized with …

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause sudden fever and joint pain and is normally only found in Africa and southern Asia. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says more than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the first six months of this year, more …

Utah’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2025 has been found in Salt Lake County. The infected individual was hospitalized with a severe form but is now recovering at home. Three Salt Lake County mosquito abatement districts have tested positive for the disease. The Salt Lake County Health Department on Thursday announced Utah’s first human case of West …

CHICAGO — The local health department has elevated the risk of contracting West Nile virus to “high” after the city recently recorded three cases of the virus, Chicago’s first human cases this year. The three patients are between 40 and 80 years old, live on the Northwest or South sides and all contracted symptoms in late July or early August, …

Hawaii has reported a dozen cases of ‘bone-breaking’ dengue fever, prompting urgent warnings from health officials.  The Hawaii Department of Health this week confirmed a case of dengue fever on the island of Oahu in a resident who contracted it during international travel.  It’s unclear exactly where the individual traveled, but the health department said it was a region where …

Local News “We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” Mosquitoes carry the West Nile Virus, which spreads to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes. Rick Bowmer The risk for West Nile virus is now considered “high” …

Authorities in China are using nets, insecticide and drones to fight the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus which has infected thousands of people. There were more than 7,000 cases of the virus recorded by officials as of Wednesday (August 13). These were mostly in the southern Chinese manufacturing hub of Foshan, which is about 105 miles (170km) from Hong Kong. The number …

Rock County Public Health: Mosquitoes in Rock County test positive for West Nile virus  Channel 3000 Lafayette County home to one of the first confirmed West Nile Virus cases in Wis. in 2025  The Monroe Times Mosquito West Nile Virus Disease Detection and Prevention  Newsbug.info Mosquitos in Toronto have tested positive for a virus and the symptoms sound terrifying  Narcity Vaughan resident tests positive …