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Child Flu Vaccinations Decline by Double Digits as Pediatric Deaths Soar: CDC

A dramatically fewer number of children in the U.S. have received flu vaccinations in 2024, compared to last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Medical Daily

What is incidental exercise and how it can protect your heart

In the modern era with never-ending to-do tasks and jam-packed schedules, taking out time for exercise and self care is increasingly becoming difficult. Many people who start for their workplaces early in the morning and reach late in the night may find it tricky to squeeze in some time for…

The Times of India

Number of US abortions fell by only 2% after wave of state bans, CDC report reveals

First major report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tallies abortion provision in the post-Roe US

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E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Organic Carrots

An E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots from Grimmway Farms has affected multiple states, prompting a recall. Stay informed to protect your health.

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RFK Jr. provokes "horror" among doctors

Kennedy has already been linked to a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa after he pushed anti-vax falsehoods

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Trump warned his second term would mean ‘retribution’. His alarming cabinet picks show he means it

Analysis: Trump’s cabinet choices are shocking, but not surprising, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide

America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide.

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RFK Jr picked to lead health agencies. Doctors warned it could trigger disease outbreaks

Public health advocates are warning against an incoming powder keg of misinformation and conspiracy theories

The Independent UK

McDonald’s E. coli outbreak spreads with 75 people sick across 13 states

An elderly person has died and a child has been hospitalized after the outbreak

The Independent UK

CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine For Adults 50 And Older

Learn about the recent CDC recommendation to lower the age for pneumococcal vaccination to 50+, enhancing protection against severe bacterial infections.

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One dead and 49 sick after E coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s quarter pound burgers hits 10 states

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers cause E coli food poisoning in at least 49 people, including one person who died in Colorado

The Independent UK

Whooping Cough Cases Surge, Vaccine Rates Dip

Learn about the concerning rise in whooping cough cases in the US, highlighting the importance of vaccination and early treatment to protect individuals, e...

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CDC post asking Americans to mask up for flu season draws ire from social media users

Wearing a mask helps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

Whooping cough cases up 342% since 2023 as U.S. outbreak continues. What to know about symptoms and spread

The CDC had documented more than 17,600 infections as of Oct. 5—more than four times those recorded at this time last year.

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Yes, you can get the COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines at once. Here are the pros and cons

Particularly if you tend not to have vaccine side effects, getting routine shots in one go may be a convenient option.

The Independent UK

180 passengers fall sick aboard Royal Caribbean cruise

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says illness on the Radiance of the Seas was caused by salmonella

Fortune

Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelines

The CDC no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive, but recommends taking other precautions once your symptoms subside.

The Independent UK

Nasal spray flu vaccine approved for home use: Here’s what to know

Vaccine provides an alternative to flu shots administered with needles

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Missouri Person Contracts Rare Bird Flu Strain

Health officials in Missouri investigate rare case of bird flu; patient recovered, no human-to-human transmission.

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Presidential contenders stay mum, for now, on menthol ban - Roll Call

Advocates are watching closely to see if presidential candidates weigh in on a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.

The Conversation

How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early years of the crisis were marked by a great deal of confusion over what caused the disease, who it affected…

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New flu vaccines have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual shot

Depending on your age, overall health, and travel plans, the CDC may recommend you get a flu shot sooner rather than later.

The Conversation

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness.

The Independent UK

Tiny turtles are linked to salmonella outbreak in small children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received reports of illness from more than 20 states

The Independent UK

CDC gives doctors new IUD insertion guidelines after TikTok outcry

TikTok users recently shared their experiences with extreme pain during IUD insertion

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