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Are Your Medical Records Safe? Royal Data Breach Raises Privacy Concerns

Is staff at the clinic where Kate Middleton, among other royals, has sought treatment attempting to access her private health information? A report suggests so, prompting an investigation by the data watchdog.

As Kate’s mysterious disappearance continues to bamboozle, it seems that some have decided to take matters into their own hands to find answers. Worrying reports from the Daily Mirror allege that personnel at the London Clinic have made efforts to access her confidential medical records, apparently in the hopes they will find clues regarding the royal’s curious absence.

According to the BBC, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) –

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Mother worried about inconsistency in sharing important NB Public Health info

A recent memo from the province’s acting chief medical officer of health to parents has raised concerns about inconsistencies in how the education system handles forwarding Public Health information.

On Jan. 12, Dr. Yves Léger advises parents and guardians about the spread of respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, the flu and RSV, an increase in Group A strep infections, and steps they can take to protect themselves and others and the health-care system.

At least one school district — Anglophone West — forwarded the memo directly to parents right away.

But CBC News has confirmed another district — Francophone North

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Rabies

Overview

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease affecting the central nervous system. Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans. However, rabies can affect both domestic and wild animals. It spreads to people and animals via saliva, usually through bites, scratches or direct contact with mucosa (eg eyes, mouth or open wounds). Children between the ages of 5 and 14 years are frequent victims.

Rabies is present on all continents except Antarctica, with over 95% of human deaths occurring in Asia and

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