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WILLIAMSPORT, PA — State officials gathered Tuesday to urge Pennsylvanians to get their annual flu shot as respiratory virus season begins, emphasizing the importance of clear, science-based guidance in the …
Shapiro-Davis Administration Urges Flu Vaccinations Amid Federal Confusion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a massive $306 million investment toward bolstering America’s defenses against H5N1 Avian Flu. With the potential for …
HHS Unleashes $306M to Tackle H5N1 Avian Flu Threat in Unprecedented Preparedness Push Read More
DOVER, DE — A troubling sight in the coastal waters of Sussex County has set off alarms across Delaware. A cluster of snow geese, found either dead or gravely ill near …
Avian Flu Alert in Sussex County—Could H5N1 Spark a Wildlife and Poultry Crisis? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A chilling milestone in U.S. public health has been confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the nation’s first severe case of avian …
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Sparks Urgent Reminder for Precautions Read More
TAYLOR, PA — As the festive season approaches, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Aging gathered at the Taylor Community Center in Lackawanna County on Thursday to emphasize the …
Pennsylvania Health Officials Advocate for Vaccination Ahead of Holiday Season Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization for the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test. This innovative test marks a significant advancement …
FDA Authorizes Groundbreaking Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a third human case of H5 bird flu in California, underscoring the risks of occupational exposure among …
CDC Confirms Third Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the respiratory disease season sets in, Pennsylvania’s health leaders emphasize the critical role of vaccinations in safeguarding public health. During a recent visit to a Harrisburg …
Shield Against the Season: Pennsylvania Health Experts Urge Vital Vaccinations for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration, expanding accessibility for influenza prevention. FluMist, designed to combat influenza virus subtypes A and …
FDA Greenlights FluMist for Self- and Caregiver-Administration Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H5), commonly known as H5 bird flu, in Missouri. This marks …
Unexpected H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri Sparks CDC Investigation Read More