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Global measles cases have risen by 18% and deaths by a staggering 43% in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization …
Global Measles Cases and Deaths Surge Amid Declining Vaccination Rates, Warns WHO and CDC Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip (100 mg)), a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to …
CDC Announces Release of Over 77,000 Additional Doses of Beyfortus™ for RSV Protection in Infants Read More
Prediabetes, a reversible condition affecting more than a third of adults in the United States, is the focus of new public service announcements (PSAs) launched by the Centers for Disease …
CDC and Ad Council Launch New PSAs to Raise Prediabetes Awareness Read More
A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reveals significant shifts in tobacco and e-cigarette use among U.S. …
Decline in High School E-Cigarette Use; Rise in Middle School Tobacco Consumption: CDC and FDA Study Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced today the launch of Impact Wellbeing. This new campaign provides hospital leaders with evidence-informed …
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Launches First Federal Campaign for Hospitals to Tackle Healthcare Workers Burnout Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — WalkWorks, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, has awarded nine communities in the Commonwealth with $210,000 in grants. The grants …
Nine Pennsylvania Communities Awarded $210,000 in Grants for Active Transportation Plans by WalkWorks Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a significant drop in new diagnoses of six major types of cancer in the United States during the early stages of …
COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Decrease in Cancer Diagnoses, Suggests CDC Report Read More
On September 19, 2022, CDC announced the recipients of 13 funding awards to establish a first-of-its-kind national network, the Outbreak Analytics and Disease Modeling Network (OADMN). The awards, totaling $262.5 …
CDC Funds $262M for National Network: Boosting Outbreak Response and Disease Modeling Read More
In a significant move to protect newborns from severe respiratory illnesses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Pfizer’s bivalent RSVpreF vaccine for pregnant individuals on Friday. The …
CDC Recommends New Vaccine to Protect Babies Against Severe Respiratory Illness Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County has been selected as a recipient of a $4.4 million, 5-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Overdose …
Montgomery County Secures CDC Grant to Strengthen Overdose Prevention Efforts Read More