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A new Harvard poll shows that only half of Americans trust the CDC — other health agencies were rated even lower. During a pandemic, trust is critical to the success of a public health response.
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Aidil Oscariz, a community engagement and policy consultant with Catalyst Miami, says requiring proof of residency is a public health issue and should be eliminated.
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The CDC has declared that racism is a serious threat to public health. It’s a threat shows up in doctors’ offices and hospitals. For Black women seeking an OB-GYN, that experience can be especially difficult.
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A Tampa physician was among the rare but growing number of people dealing with the disturbing experience of getting the disease despite having had one shot, or even two.
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Urgent care OB-GYN clinics have begun popping up around the country in recent years, and the covid pandemic has increased demand.
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Syphilis cases in California have contributed to soaring national caseloads of sexually transmitted diseases. Experts point to the advent of dating apps, decreased condom use and an increase in meth.
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The order directs state agencies to “work to ensure businesses comply.” Moreover, it precludes businesses that violate the order from qualifying for grants or contracts funded with state tax dollars.
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The market is risky for over-the-counter COVID tests. Demand has plunged dramatically since the height of the winter surge and may not rebound as more people are vaccinated.
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At a roundtable hosted by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, farmworkers called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to open mobile vaccine sites in the rural areas where they live and work.
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Until a vaccine can be more widely distributed, doctors are urging people to keep wearing masks and social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus.