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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California recently enforced a consent decree of permanent injunction against Rizo Lopez Foods Inc., a California-based food manufacturer, …
U.S. District Court Issues Permanent Injunction Against Rizo Lopez Foods Following Listeria Outbreak 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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a substantial investment of over $176 million aimed at reinforcing the public health infrastructure across the United States. …
CDC Allocates $176 Million to Fortify U.S. Public Health System Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals alarming trends in adult obesity rates across the United States. According to 2023 data, …
Shocking CDC Report Reveals Alarming Surge in Obesity Rates: Urgent Action Needed to Combat Health Crisis! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the significant influence that local conditions, such as health insurance coverage, broadband …
Local Conditions Unmasked: CDC Report Links Key Factors to Lower Suicide Rates 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