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An outbreak of invasive Strep A in the United Kingdom and the U.S. has led to concerns about potential links to the live attenuated influenza vaccine (FluMist). Some studies suggest that the nasal flu vaccine may enhance the colonization of certain bacteria in the nasopharynx of young children.
The United States is facing a "perfect storm" of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, RSV, and the worst flu outbreak in a decade. Health officials are also tracking an uptick in invasive Group A strep infections among children. A shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin is reportedly complicating the medical response to these illnesses.
Anderson Cooper featured a segment on his daytime talk show where he had office items tested for bacteria, discovering "fecal strep" on his cell phone. The hosts mock the segment and the "Anderson Pooper" nickname. They question the necessity of broadcasting such information and joke about Cooper's personal hygiene.
