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Federal authorities are urgently warning consumers not to eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of apple cinnamon fruit pouches due to an ongoing investigation into elevated lead levels. The Food …
Warning Issued Over Elevated Lead Levels in Recalled Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pouches Read More
Despite the availability of vaccines for three major fall/winter respiratory illnesses—flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)—new research reveals that most nursing home residents across the United States have not …
Most Nursing Home Residents Yet to Receive Updated COVID-19 and New RSV Vaccines, Research Finds Read More
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 this past week that a team of epidemiologists at the Pennsylvania Department of Health is the first in the country to …
PA Dept. of Health Safeguards Transplant Recipients Against Life-Threatening Lung Infections, Applauded by CDC Read More