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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has announced a monumental step forward in HIV prevention. The Shapiro Administration, through the collaboration of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Health (DOH), …
No-Cost HIV Prevention in Pennsylvania Revolutionizes Healthcare Access Read More
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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled the 2021–2023 Progress Report for the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) National Strategic Plan, outlining the achievements and …
HHS Releases STI National Strategic Plan Progress Report and Highlights New Focus on HSV 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 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 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. — In a decisive move to bolster the global fight against the mpox outbreak, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Strategic Preparedness …
HHS Boosts Global Mpox Vaccine Supply Amid Ongoing Public Health Threat Read More