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Jul 17 2023
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More Sickened By Parasitic Stomach Bug; CDC Probe Continues
NEW HAMPSHIRE — The number of people who have been sickened by a parasite linked to different kinds of fresh produce has grown to 581 people in 31 states, but not in the Granite State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a recent update of its investigation of the intestinal infection cyclosporiasis. The CDC and New Hampshire health officials are monitoring intestinal
Patch.comMay 18 2023
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The CDC will no longer track COVID-19 cases. Is that a mistake?
In a move that marks a turning point in the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Covid Data Tracker, a once-revered source of information regarding the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States, has made its penultimate update. The final one will occur on June 1, 2023, to reconcile historical data; after that, the CDC will no longer track
SalonJul 09 2023
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Malaria alert issued by CDC after new cases in Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public health alert following the first cases of malaria being acquired inside the U.S in 20 years were reported. Florida health officials earlier this month confirmed two more cases of malaria in the state, bringing the total up to six. Officials said the malaria infections happened in May and June. The new cases brought the
NewsweekJul 07 2023
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CDC accused of ignoring science with ‘chestfeeding’ advice for transgender parents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s reputation for impartial, science-based health advice took another hit with the release of tips on how male-to-female transgender parents can “chestfeed” their babies. The CDC’s website page on breast surgery includes the question: “Can transgender parents who have had breast surgery breastfeed or chestfeed their infants?” The center’s answer? “
Washington TimesSep 13 2023
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CDC, FDA recommend new COVID-19 booster as fall and winter approach
WASHINGTON (KDKA) - This morning, a new shot at hope to slow the spread of COVID-19 cases which are again on the rise from coast to coast. New guidance from top doctors says there has been a rise in hospitalizations recently, though the numbers are still way below what they were during the height of the pandemic. This is why the CDC is recommending a COVID-19 booster heading into the fall
CBS News (Online)Apr 02 2024
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Contra Costa Urges Vigilance As Measles Cases Rise In CA, U.S.
The best protection against measles is two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella —MMR—vaccine, which protects a person for life. This is particularly important, health officials said, for anyone traveling internationally in the upcoming months. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — CDC —reported that as of March 28, 97 confirmed cases in 18 states and jurisdictions thus far in
Patch.comMay 04 2023
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CDC Employee Identified as Woman Killed in Atlanta Shooting
A CDC employee has been identified as the woman killed in the mass shooting in Atlanta. Amy St. Pierre, 38, died and four other women were injured in an attack at Northside Hospital Midtown medical building Wednesday. "CDC is deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of a colleague killed today in the Midtown Atlanta shooting. Our hearts are with her family, friends, and colleagues as they
PeopleJun 23 2023
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Parasitic Stomach Bug Found In Multiple States Probed By CDC
ACROSS AMERICA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a recent string of illnesses in multiple states linked to a parasite often found in different kinds of fresh produce, according to an investigation notice posted to the agency’s website. The CDC and state health officials are monitoring cyclosporiasis cases. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the
Patch.comJul 28 2023
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Meat Allergy Cases Linked To Tick Bites Growing In Connecticut: CDC
The first study estimated as many as 110,000 Americans developed an allergy to red meat between 2010-2022 because of alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS. But, the CDC says the true number of Americans who have developed the allergy may be closer to 450,000. That would make it the 10th most common food allergy in the country, Dr. Scott Commins, a University of North Carolina researcher who co-authored
Patch.comApr 01 2024
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Crews cutting into first pieces of collapsed Baltimore bridge
On Monday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: Demolition crews are cutting into the collapsed Baltimore bridge. USA TODAY National Correspondent Terry Collins discusses why many tech leaders aren't interested in politics. The CDC issues an alert about bacterial infections. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé tells the stories of several Americans who were forced to retire earlier
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