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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed the nation’s first avian influenza A(H5N1) human infection in a child, marking a significant development in ongoing …
Rare H5N1 Bird Flu Case in U.S. Child Sparks Public Health Investigation and Call for Vigilance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported the first confirmed case of clade I mpox in the United States, identified through laboratory testing …
First Clade I Mpox Case Hits U.S.: CDC Ramps Up Response and Prevention Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported a concerning rise in measles cases worldwide, reaching an estimated 10.3 …
Global Measles Cases Surge: WHO and CDC Urge Increased Immunization Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its latest data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, revealing both promising declines and persistent …
STI Trends Shifting: CDC Reports Declines Amidst Ongoing Health Challenges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in coordination with public health officials across various states, has issued a Food Safety Alert due to a multi-state E. …
E. Coli Alert! Deadly Outbreak Linked to Your Organic Carrots — Check Your Kitchen Now! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an update concerning the ongoing outbreak of E. coli infections tied to onions served at McDonald’s locations. As …
CDC Issues Update on E. coli Outbreak Linked to Onions Served at McDonald’s Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Iowa Department of Health, are conducting an investigation into a suspected case of Lassa fever …
CDC and Iowa Health Officials Investigate Suspected Lassa Fever Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to lower the eligible age for pneumococcal vaccination from …
CDC Endorses Lowering Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination to 50 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed a recommendation from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that targets vulnerable segments of the population. …
CDC Endorses Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Older Adults and Immunocompromised Individuals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The latest findings from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) reveal a significant milestone in public health: youth tobacco use in the United States has plummeted …
Youth Tobacco Use Reaches Historic Low, But Challenges Persist Read More