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KIM HONG-JI
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In the face of the newly emergent coronavirus, the U.S. has issued a "do not travel" alert advising Americans not to fly to China, where the virus is circulating. Some airlines have canceled service to China. But what if you just want to fly to Atlanta or Cleveland? Should domestic travelers be concerned about the risk of infection if they need to get on a plane with scores of other people?
Public health officials say the risk within the U.S. remains low, notes reporter Scott McCartney, who writes The Middle Seat column. But he offers some guidance for avoiding any type of germs in the close confines of an airplane. Hint: Wash your hands. A lot.
Here's more on the latest developments:
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– Stefanie Ilgenfritz, Health & Science Bureau Chief, WSJ
Reach me at stefanie.ilgenfritz@wsj.com or Twitter: @stefaniei
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Flu Hits Kids Hard This Season: More than half of the positive influenza tests from public health labs this season have been in children and adults under age 25, the CDC says. Early on, the predominant strain was influenza B, which causes more significant illness in children.
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Remote Prescribing: Health officials say doctors should verify a patient has a bacterial infection before giving antibiotics. But a new study shows patients widely received antibiotics with no record of seeing a doctor, noting unnecessary use could contribute to superbugs.
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Fitness Apps with Staying Power: A couple months into the new year, people are more likely to keep paying for their fitness apps than their bricks-and-mortar gyms, a study found. A look at some that appeal to different types of exercisers.
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The cost of a family size "Prego Pizza" from Skipolini's in California, which is rumored to induce labor in eager expectant mothers. Doctors say it's a myth but some women swear by it. (Read more)
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Bertolini Out: Former Aetna Inc. CEO Mark Bertolini says he was pushed off the board of CVS Health though he wanted to keep serving following the merger of the two companies. Mr. Bertolini, a key voice in selling the idea that the combined company could bring major changes to health care, says the integration is "far from over."
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In response to last week's story, Lung-Cancer Screening Saves Heavy Smokers’ Lives, WSJ reader Peggy Shaver says she requested a lung-cancer screening from her doctor. The results led to a successful surgery. “No lymph node involvement, no chemo, no radiation,” she said. “The cancer was stage 1A … Worth it? You bet. I've told everyone who would listen to ask for the darn test.”
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