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Climate Change Is Worsening Lyme Disease, Scientist Warns

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, June 22, Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel L. Levine, alongside members of Congress, highlighted the challenges to health equity because of climate-change-related health stressors, …

Infectious Diseases / Pennsylvania / Senior Citizens

Department of Aging Reminds Older Adults About the Importance of Immunizations

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — With cold and flu season approaching and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the Department of Aging is stressing the importance of older adults getting their immunizations.

Infectious Diseases / Pennsylvania

PA Department of Health: Pennsylvanians Must Know Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is urging an increased awareness about sepsis, a serious infection that is the most common complication observed in severe cases …

Government / Infectious Diseases / National

CDC: New Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Bagged Peaches; Update on Outbreak Linked to Onions

August 23, 2020August 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

CDC has posted a new food safety alert for a Salmonella illness outbreak linked to bagged peaches, and updated recall information and case counts for a Salmonella outbreak linked to onions.