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CDC temporarily halts testing for several infectious diseases amid staffing shortages

Federal agency, which normally supports state and local public health labs, has been hobbled by staff departures

The Guardian - US

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases

The Independent UK

He knows the pain of Lyme disease better than anyone, but RFK Jr. is about to make a decision that has health experts terrified

Here’s some big news in the fight against Lyme disease: Pfizer just announced its plan to file for regulatory approval of a new Lyme disease vaccine. If it gets the green light, this would be the first vaccine for the tick-borne illness available in over two decades. This new development,…

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America Has Gone More Than a Year Without a Surgeon General. Has Anyone Noticed?

Rather than debating over who should fill the role, Congress and the White House should just eliminate it altogether.

Reason

These ‘everywhere’ plastic chemicals could be fueling U.S. premature births — and they’re likely in your home

There's something expectant mothers can do to minimize exposure.

We Got This Covered

Cicada COVID Variant Detected in UK as CDC Flags 'New Lineage' With Immune Evasion

The 'Cicada' COVID-19 variant, first identified in South Africa, has been detected in the UK. Learn about its spread, symptoms, and impact.

International Business Times UK

This simple home staple has been shown to dramatically reduce traveler’s diarrhea

A whopping 30 to 70 percent of travelers will get diarrhea on a two-week trip, according to the CDC

The Independent UK

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Vaping ‘likely’ to cause lung and oral cancers, ‘most definitive determination’ to date finds

7% of Americans use e-cigarettes, recent CDC data shows

The Independent UK

Antibiotics Explained: How They Work, Types, and the Rising Risk of Resistance

Learn how antibiotics work, common types, and antibiotic resistance risks in bacterial infections, plus prevention and proper treatment strategies.

Medical Daily

CDC Warns: Poor Hair & Scalp Hygiene Can Increase Infection Risk

You might think your morning routine is just about looking good for the office. Most people assume that skipping a wash only leads to greasy strands or a bit of social awkwardness. However, the reality hidden beneath your hair is far more concerning than simple aesthetics. Recent data suggests that…

Budget and the Bees

COVID-19 Cicada Variant Sparks Alarm—Which States Are Hit by This 'Hyper Mutated' Strain That Stayed 'Under the Radar'?

The COVID-19 Cicada variant spreads across 25 US states. Learn about its 'hyper mutated' spike, symptoms, and vaccine effectiveness.

International Business Times UK

E. coli outbreak linked to California company’s raw milk and cheese grows

More than half of the illnesses linked to the outbreak are in children younger than five

The Independent UK

Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty

Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo

The Guardian - US

Three dead in major outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in Vietnam

Health experts are concerned over the rise of the high virulent strain

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International Business Times UK

Covid Alert: What Do We Know About Variant BA 3.2 And Who It Could Affect?

The 'Cicada' variant, BA.3.2, is gaining attention as it spreads across the US and globally. Learn about its characteristics, spread, and impact.

The Independent UK

Seven months later, the government still hasn't fixed CDC's shot-up windows

The federal government has not yet replaced the bullet-pocked windows that serve as a grim reminder of an attack at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than seven months ago

Axios

White House delays permanent CDC director pick

The punt underscores the difficulty of finding a nominee who can be confirmed by the Senate.

The Guardian - US

US left without functioning vaccine panel as adviser says ‘drama distracts’

Move comes after judge voided Kennedy’s ACIP picks, leaving key flu, Covid and RSV vaccines in limbo

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The Independent UK

New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states

Researchers say the strain could evade protection from current Covid shots

Roll Call

CDC vaccine adviser Malone steps down to avoid ‘drama’

Robert Malone, an ideological ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is stepping away from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee following a court ruling that effectively nullified the panel. Malone was one of several picks by Kennedy in a controversial reworking of the entire…

Fortune

How COVID turned America against science — and what it will take to win it back

Tony Fauci was not just jerking the country around.

Roll Call

CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops

As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…

The Independent UK

Number of children who died from flu this season hits 115 as six states remain on high alert

Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Ohio still have high levels of flu activity

We Got This Covered

A simple family camping trip spiraled into a $50,000 medical nightmare—and a chilling CDC warning to top it off

Multiple vaccine doses for a family of five + a health care system that doesn’t care about you will never result in anything good.

Roll Call

Future of vaccine panel unclear as member calls out HHS official

Federal officials are unsure how to respond to a court order blocking a key vaccine advisory committee, following “miscommunication” over next steps by an advisory committee member and Trump administration official. Robert Malone, an outspoken member of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee, said Friday…

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