chikungunya

What is the chikungunya virus? Everything you need to know about the mosquito-borne illness that can cause pain that lasts for years

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What is the chikungunya virus? Everything you need to know about the mosquito-borne illness that can cause pain that lasts for years

They came for blood — and left behind something worse. Thousands of people in China have been infected with a painful mosquito-borne virus, triggering the country’s most aggressive public health response since COVID and stoking fears of a potential pandemic. Now, US health officials are urging travelers to take extra precautions not just in China, but … Read more

Seniors should avoid this vaccine after deadly complications discovered, FDA says

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Seniors should avoid this vaccine after deadly complications discovered, FDA says

Older adults are being warned against receiving the chikungunya vaccine before traveling. The Ixchiq vaccination, developed by Valneva to prevent the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023 as the first of its kind. The approval applies to anyone aged 18 and older who has a risk of being … Read more