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Standing by Ellie: Man's Loyalty to Dog Defies Rare Illness Sparked by Pet Germ
Gravely ill, Greg Manteufel lost parts of his arms and legs, as well as the skin of his nose and part of his upper lip. The cause was capnocytophaga, a germ from Ellie’s mouth or from another dog he encountered. Capnocytophaga is commonly found in the saliva of cats and dogs and almost never leads to people getting sick, unless...
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California to Consumers: Stop Vaping During Health Probe
California health officials are urging consumers to stop vaping of any kind until investigators determine why hundreds of people nationwide have been sickened after using the devices.
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CDC, FDA Warn Against Buying Vaping Products Off the Street
Health officials are recommending people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate more cases of a breathing ailment linked to the devices. While the cause remains unclear, officials said Friday that many reports involve e-cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana. Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are looking at 215...
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Tests of E. Coli Outbreak at County Fair Inconclusive on Source: County
A child’s death from E. coli and more than a dozen other confirmed or probable cases have not been linked to a specific animal or exhibit, San Diego County officials said Wednesday. However, officials say their theory connecting the outbreak to livestock remains unchanged.
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Tests of E. Coli Outbreak at County Fair Inconclusive on Source: County
Investigators say they may never find the source of a deadly E. coli outbreak at the San Diego County Fair.
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Families of E. Coli Victim, Patients File Claims Against Fair Operator
The parents of the toddler who died after getting E. coli at the San Diego County Fair and two other families whose kids contracted the disease have filed claims against the 22nd District Agricultural Association, the state agency that runs the fair and the petting zoo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
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Families of E. Coli Victim, Patients File Claims Against Fair Operator
Three families have filed claims against the state agency that operates the county fair. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea has more.
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10 Confirmed, 1 Probable E. Coli Case Linked to Animals at Fair as of July 10
According to the county, one probable case and 10 confirmed cases of E. Coli possibly linked to contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair have been reported as of July 10.
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Officials Confirm Fourth E. Coli Case Linked to Fair
A six-year-old contracted E. coli after visiting the San Diego County Fair, making him the fourth confirmed case of the season. NBC 7’s Mark Mullen has more.
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Diarrhea-Causing Parasite on the Rise in US Swimming Pools: CDC
Excited to hit the pool this summer? A new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may make you think twice before you dive in. Outbreaks of Cryptosporidium, a parasite spread through the feces of infected humans or animals, increased an average 13% a year from 2009 to 2017, the CDC announced in a report published Friday....
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2-Year-Old Dies After Contracting E. Coli at San Diego County Fair
A toddler has died after contracting E. coli after coming into contact with animals at the 2019 San Diego County Fair, health officials confirmed.
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2-Year-Old Dies After Contracting E. Coli at San Diego County Fair
A toddler has died after contracting E. coli after coming into contact with animals at the 2019 San Diego County Fair, health officials confirmed.
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Huge Crowds at San Diego County Fair Following E. Coli Cases
A toddler has died after contracting E. coli after coming in contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair. NBC 7’s Ramon Galindo has more.
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Vaccines Were Blocked as Yemenis Died in Cholera Outbreak
In July 2017, a plane chartered by the United Nations idled on the tarmac at an airport in the Horn of Africa as officials waited for clearance to deliver half a million doses of cholera vaccine to Yemen. Amid the country’s ruinous war, the disease was spiraling out of control, with thousands of new cases reported each day. The green...
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Kingston Pharma Recalls Naturals Baby Cough Syrup Over Possible Health Risk
Kingston Pharma is recalling bottles of children’s cough syrup sold at Dollar General stores nationwide over concerns that the medicine could make babies sick. The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that the Massena, New York-based company is recalling 2-fluid ounce bottles of DG health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus because it could possibly be contaminated with Bacillus cereus...
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Pet Owners Say Their Dogs Are Sick, Dying After Eating Recalled Hill's Pet Nutrition Dog Food
Just days after Hill’s Pet Nutrition voluntarily recalled select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D, more than a dozen dog owners have come forward on the company’s Facebook page saying their dogs have either become sick or died after being fed the food.
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Hill's Pet Nutrition Recalls Prescription, Science Diet Dog Foods
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.
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U by Kotex Sleek Tampons Recalled in US, Canada
Kimberly-Clark has issued a recall for U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, regular absorbency, for a quality-related defect, the company said Tuesday. Consumers have reported tampons unraveling and/or coming apart upon removal, leading some users to seek medical attention to remove tampon pieces left in the body. Additionally, some consumers have reported infections, vaginal irritation, localized vaginal injury and other symptoms,...
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Tris Pharma Issues Recall on Infants' Liquid Ibuprofen
Three lots of Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID) have been recalled by Tris Pharma, Inc., due to potentially higher concentrations of ibuprofen found in the product. Used as a pain reliever and fever reducer, the recalled products were packed in 0.5-ounce bottles and sold by Wal-Mart stores, CVS and Family Dollar, according to a news release. A list...
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Trick or Treat? Halloween Candy Laced With Pot Concerning Local ER Doctors
Local emergency room doctors are warning people this Halloween of marijuana-infused candy and the health concerns that come with taking them unknowingly.