Over 32,000 whooping cough cases occurred in the U.S. this year. This is the highest number recorded in the last decade. Cases are six times higher than those reported in 2023. As of mid-December, the surge has raised concerns nationwide. However, a new survey shows public knowledge remains low.

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Dengue fever is the world’s fastest-spreading mosquito-borne virus. Its range has extended drastically over the last six decades. Much of this transformation is the result of climate change.

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Ebola is a virus that affects humans and causes high death rates. It is highly contagious and resists many current treatments.

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Avian flu is a viral disease affecting wild birds and poultry. Though rare, it can spread to humans and other animals.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 247 million people contracted malaria in 2021. 618,000 died, the majority of them children younger than five years old. The extreme toll wrought by malaria highlights the need for improved treatment methods.

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