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Which vaccines are recommended for American adults?

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

USAFacts

First known case of ‘zombie’ deer disease found in beloved national park

Horrendous and deadly ailment is spreading among herds across the nation

The Independent UK

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country

The Independent UK

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Father's role in fetal alcohol syndrome

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy — what about dads?

Salon

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states

The Independent UK

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year

The Independent UK

From Social Media to School Halls: Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying involves an imbalance of physical or emotional power and an intent to cause harm, like traditional bullying, and is not limited to the school day or school grounds

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FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination put consumers on edge − a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness. More products were soon added to the…

The Conversation

Some states are harming vaccine efforts

The states are blocking efforts to promote vaccines and giving advice that is at odds with public health experts

Salon

2 Salmonella outbreaks linked to pet foods hit US and Canada

U.S. and Canadian health officials are separately investigating Salmonella outbreaks, both related to pet foods, in their countries.

LiveScience

Getting Covid and flu vaccines together is better, study suggests

Research involving Massachusetts healthcare workers shows higher levels of antibodies in group who received both shots at once

The Guardian - US

What is the US infant mortality rate?

Infant mortality fell by nearly 30% since 1999 but has risen over the last two years.

USAFacts

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation

Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to contaminated apple sauce

Products from the brands WanaBana and Schnucks and Weis have been recalled

The Independent UK

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Key study of Camp Lejeune cancers in limbo as cases go to court - Roll Call

The results of a cancer study on tainted water at the Marine Corps Camp Lejeune base aren’t public despite the study wrapping up months ago.

The Independent UK

Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children

Salon

Poor sleep is a public health disaster

In order to address other health problems, poor sleep in America needs to be treated like a public health crisis

Marie Claire

"Lawmakers Aren't Afraid of Mothers as Voters—But They Will Be"

Why Ohio's "off-year" election results matter.

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FDA approves world's 1st chikungunya vaccine

There's now an FDA-approved vaccine for chikungunya, a mosquito-spread virus that can cause fever, severe joint pain, and rarely, death.

The Independent UK

Dry dog food tied to salmonella outbreak in children

Manufacturer says all brands of the pet food the company makes will now be recalled

Zenger

Gargling Salty Water Reduces Hospitalization Risk In COVID-19 Patients: Study

Research shows that gargling with low or high doses of salt in warm water lowers hospitalization rates in COVID-19 patients.

USAFacts

How many kids are vaccinated?

Ninety-three percent of children received state-required vaccinations for school in 2022.

The Independent UK

U.S. childhood vaccination exemptions reach their highest level ever

The proportion of U.S. kindergartners exempted from school attendance vaccination requirements has hit its highest level ever

Evening Standard

JN.1: What is the Covid variant and which countries has it spread to?

The virus is reportedly descended from an Omicron variant and extreme fatigue is thought to be one of the symptoms

Salon

Why infant mortality is on the rise

The entire system needs to embrace both maternal and infant health as one, experts say

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