White House Lifts COVID Testing Requirement For Close Contacts White House lifts COVID-19 testing requirement for close contacts in alignment with CDC guidance. Top News · Mar 4, 2024
CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines, Sparking Concerns CDC updates COVID-19 isolation guidelines, emphasizing caution amidst immunity concerns. Top News · Mar 3, 2024
What do Latinos Think About Using Weight Loss Drugs Such as Wegovy and Ozempic? According to the CDC, almost 44.8% of Latino adults live with obesity Latin Times · Mar 2, 2024
US CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines To Five Days CDC updates COVID-19 isolation guidelines to 5 days due to Omicron variant. Learn more about the new recommendations and preventive measures. Top News · Mar 2, 2024
CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines Based On Immunity And Data Learn about the CDC's updated COVID-19 isolation guidelines and the rationale behind the changes. Top News · Mar 2, 2024
CDC Updates Guidelines For COVID-19 In Schools And Child Care Stay informed about the latest CDC guidelines for schools and child care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Top News · Mar 1, 2024
Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule The agency is replacing its COVID-specific guidance with general guidance for respiratory viruses that says people should stay home when they are sick. WEKU · Mar 1, 2024
Post-pandemic vaccine hesitancy fueling latest measles outbreak - Roll Call Only 92 percent of U.S. adolescents have been vaccinated against measles, while officials recommend a 95 percent vaccination rate. Roll Call · Feb 29, 2024
Older Adults Should Get COVID Booster Shot This Spring, CDC Says The current booster dose is meant for older adults at least four months after a previous dose, or at least three months after a COVID-19 infection. Medical Daily · Feb 29, 2024
Older U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend The CDC said Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months has passed since their last shot. WEKU · Feb 29, 2024
CDC Panel Recommends Another COVID-19 Shot For Older Adults An advisory panel recommends older Americans get an additional COVID-19 vaccine shot to combat waning immunity. CDC may endorse the recommendation. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures. WEKU · Feb 28, 2024
We've Just Scratched The Surface Of What Vaccines Can Achieve The rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines was a historic medical triumph. But hastening the end of the pandemic may only be the beginning. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
Measles Outbreak Hits Florida, Surgeon General Contradicts CDC Guidelines Learn about the measles outbreak in Florida, vaccination importance, and health officials' efforts to contain the virus. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Salon · Feb 27, 2024 "Time will tell" on FL measles outbreak Experts say vaccinated people are safe, but if you're unvaccinated, it's a good idea to avoid South Florida
International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024 Nationwide Norovirus Outbreak Raises Concerns, Especially In The Northeast To stop the spread, the CDC strongly recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, saying hand sanitizers are less effective.
Top News · Feb 26, 2024 Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns In Florida Schools Florida measles outbreak raises concerns over transmission among unvaccinated individuals. Importance of vaccination highlighted.
WEKU · Feb 26, 2024 Surge in syphilis cases drives some doctors to ration penicillin The drug is the go-to treatment for syphilis and the only one recommended for pregnant people. But a shortage of the injectable drug has prompted some public health agencies to ration it.
Medical Daily · Feb 26, 2024 Norovirus Cases Surge In Northeast: Know All About Highly Contagious Stomach Bug As per the CDC surveillance data, northeastern states have been particularly affected by a surge in norovirus cases in the past few weeks.
The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2024 ‘Not a disease you want to relive’: why is the US seeing outbreaks of measles? Experts sound alarm after children in two states infected with disease and state official tells parents to ignore CDC advice
International Business Times · Feb 24, 2024 Florida's Health Officials Draw Fire As Measles Outbreak Continues To Spread A child under age 5 is the youngest so far to be infected in the outbreak.
Top News · Feb 24, 2024 WHO Warns Of High Measles Outbreak Risk Worldwide In 2024 Learn about the global rise in measles outbreaks due to missed vaccinations during the pandemic and the importance of vaccines in preventing the spread of ...
Salon · Feb 22, 2024 Why syphilis came roaring back Accessing screening and testing is becoming harder, said Dr. Elizabeth Cherot, president and CEO of March of Dimes
Medical Daily · Feb 22, 2024 Over Half The World Faces Risk Of Measles Outbreak: WHO Over 61 million doses of MCV were postponed or missed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Times of India · Feb 21, 2024 Zombie deer disease can pose risk for humans, warn experts: All about it Zombie deer disease is spreading among wildlife. Transmission increases across North America, Scandinavia, and South Korea, and scientists have warned that this disease, which until now is infecting wildlife only, can infect humans as well. This cross-transmission of the zombie deer disease might trigger an outbreak, scientists have warned.