Thailand’s Queen Mother dies of sepsis: 8 things you should know about blood infection

Queen Mother Sirikit’s passing at 93 highlights the dangers of sepsis, a life-threatening blood infection. Globally, sepsis caused 11 million deaths in 2020. Recognizing symptoms like fever, confusion, and shortness of breath early is crucial, as the “golden hour” for treatment significantly impacts survival rates. Prevention through hygiene and vaccinations is key.

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Why measles is spreading in the US – and Utah-Arizona border is the new hotspot

A measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border, infecting over 100 people, pushes the US closer to losing its elimination status. Declining vaccination rates, looser exemption laws, and pervasive vaccine hesitancy are driving the resurgence, mirroring early 1990s outbreaks. This trend threatens public health gains and could see the US rejoin countries battling preventable diseases. Read…

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