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While not perfect, vaccinations are the best bet for avoiding a bad case of flu or COVID-19 this fall and winter. The CDC recommends these vaccinations for ages 6 months and older.
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The CDC released more information about recent suicide trends. It's the nation’s 11th leading cause of death overall. But it's the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 14 and 20 to 34.
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A memo notes the new mRNA shot doesn't target the current dominant variant. A USF epidemiologist says it will still be effective but suggests first deciding whether you need the booster.
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At least nine people from multiple states have died amid the largest listeria outbreak in the U.S. since 2011. The meat was produced at plant found to have repeatedly violated federal regulations.
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The health department says 30 cases of the disease ─ aka sloth fever ─ have been reported this year, all by travelers to Cuba. Oropouche is spread to humans by flies called midges and some types of mosquitoes.
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The sedation, which uses midazolam and fentanyl, falls in line with the CDC’s new guidance that includes using lidocaine to help manage pain when inserting intrauterine devices.
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A flood of litigation — with plaintiffs like small businesses, drugmakers, and hospitals challenging regulations — could leave the country with a patchwork of disparate health regulations.
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The alert comes a few days after a locally acquired case was identified in Hillsborough County. The virus remains less common in the continental U.S., but there have been three times more cases than at this point last year.
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The guidance is in stark contrast to statements by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo against vaccination and mask wearing — particularly when it comes to COVID-19.
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The World Health Organization now confirms that many respiratory viruses are inhaled as airborne particles. The new framework implies that stopping transmission relies on costly measures like ventilation and masking.