The CDC's latest guidelines for the 2024 to 2025 influenza season include updates to vaccine composition and specific recommendations for high-risk groups, including children, pregnant persons, and solid organ transplant recipients. Background. Since 2010, routine, annual influenza vaccination for all people aged 6 months and older who do not have...

New CDC influenza vaccine recommendations: Key updates and changes

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory as the parvovirus B19 respiratory disease is spreading across the United States. In an August 13 press release, the CDC said it was issuing a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to “notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.”

Pic: Highly contagious disease spreading in the US, CDC warns

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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so far in 2024, the United States has seen at least 227 cases of measles. This is triple the number of measles cases compared to last year and more than 2022 and 2023 combined. Of the 29 states impacted, Florida is in the top six.

CDC Reports Florida Is In Top Six States For 2024 Measles Outbreak

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      The CDC has warned about an uptick in cases of human parvovirus B19, also known as "fifth" or "slapped cheek" disease.The proportion of people with IgM antibodies, which indicate that someone was recently infected, have jumped from 3% to 10%, according to the agency.While most people with symptoms experience a mild infection, pregnant or immunocompromised people are at increased risk of developing more serious symptoms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert warning about a jump in cases of human parvovirus...

'Slapped Cheek' Virus: CDC Issues Warning Over Spike in Human Parvovirus Cases

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Depending on your age, overall health, and travel plans, the CDC may recommend you get a flu shot sooner rather than later.

New flu shots have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual vaccine

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The FDA has approved an updated COVID shot for everyone six months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest COVID outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave?. The new vaccine should provide some protection...

The New COVID Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It.

The recall of Boar's Head deli meat continues. On Aug. 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an update on the ongoing recall, which has resulted in dozens of illnesses and some deaths due to the listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Since the last update on...

Check Your Fridge: CDC Reports 9 Deaths and 57 Hospitalizations Linked to Deli Meat Recall

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"Take note of the following birth dates," Laura Loomer posted.

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The new COVID-19 vaccine formulations are starting to roll out to pharmacies across the nation. Why it matters: The latest vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech arrive as the number of COVID infections has been on the rise in a summertime surge. The new vaccines target the KP.2 variant that has...

Where to find the new COVID vaccine booster shots

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The summer 2024 COVID-19 wave is a good reminder that it’s important to get vaccinated with the updated shot.

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      In an NPR interview on August 9, a CDC official said that COVID is "endemic" worldwide.Endemic means that a virus continues to circulate and has become more predictable.The description comes amid a surge in COVID cases, which experts say tends to happen in the summer.
At this point, you might view COVID as a manageable but pesky threat that just won't disappear. If so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) appears to agree with you—in an August 9 interview with NPR, Aron Hall, DVM, MSPH, deputy...

CDC Official Says That COVID Is Endemic. What Does That Mean?

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The updated COVID-19 vaccines are officially available at U.S. pharmacies across the country. Here are other vaccines recommended for adults.

COVID, RSV, flu: Here are all the vaccines recommended for you this year

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 A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV is being rolled out by the NHS.Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a bug that often does the rounds in schools and offices during the winter months.While common and usually not severe, RSV can cause some people and babies to become seriously unwell.This respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme was launched on Sunday, September 1 and aims to protect those most at risk of developing serious symptoms.What is RSV and what causes it?“Respiratory syncytial virus is a common and contagious virus that primarily targets your respiratory tract,” explains Dr Ashwin Sharma, from...

RSV vaccine: Who is eligible and what does it do?

 Researchers said they have found “conclusive evidence” that taking medicine for blood pressure (BP) in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning to protect against heart attack, stroke, heart failure or death – meaning it’s best to take them at a time that suits you.The findings, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, are based on data from five trials involving nearly 47,000 patients.Professor Ricky Turgeon from the University of British Columbia in Canada, said: “Patients should take their once-daily BP-lowering medications at whatever time best suits their preferences and circumstances.”About one in...

Scientists reveal best time to take high blood pressure tablets

When a major AT&T outage earlier this year took out mobile networks in many of the most populous cities in the US, people were stranded without one of their most critical lines of access to the world for more than 12 hours. The carrier quickly apologized to customers. "Keeping our...

Here's Why You Might Still Need a Home Landline Phone, Even in 2024

Mohamed Bassyouni has helped develop vaccines. He also has felt the pernicious effects of vaccine hesitancy, he writes.

Opinion: I’m a vaccine scientist. The devastating impacts of vaccine hesitancy have touched my life too

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The former president has a habit of spewing fire-and-brimstone warnings to Americans who may not vote for him.

Things That Will Happen If Trump Is Not Elected, According To Him

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One man calls his kidney disease diagnosis a 'significant wake-up call.'

‘I Almost Died of Kidney Failure at 46—These Are the First Signs I Wish I’d Paid Attention To'

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For years, Rich Bugay struggled with constant discomfort and difficulty breathing. To deal with the sensation of a burning mouth, the father of three ate cough drops nearly nonstop. Just picking up his legs to walk was difficult, and intense fatigue was a constant struggle, leaving him exhausted. Initial visits to doctors didn't provide many answers. Doctors thought his symptoms were linked to his gastrointestinal system, so he underwent a colonoscopy, which he said "ruled a lot of stuff out," but didn't provide any new answers. Some doctors thought he might have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, a chronic form of...

He thought he had acid reflux. Doctors found a much different problem.

For those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced revised maximum payment levels. Beginning in October, the maximum benefits will rise throughout 49 states and U.S. territories; one exception will cause the maximum to drop. These updated rates will apply for the whole 2025 fiscal year until the next Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is decided for the 2026 fiscal year.

SNAP Benefits Set for October Increase – Food Stamp Boost Officially Confirmed

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2024–25 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations Updated

(Precision Vaccinations News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its annual vaccination recommendations for the 2024-25 flu season, noting two...

2024–25 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations Updated

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