CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of extended withdrawal
A memo to senior leaders at the agency tells them that all staff who work with the World Health Organization must immediately ...
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As Florida ERs see flu cases spike CDC issues new bird flu guidance
In an abundance of caution, the CDC is advising faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the ...
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As flu cases spike in Florida ERs, the CDC issues new guidance to identify bird flu
In an abundance of caution, the CDC last week advised hospitals and labs to do faster flu testing to help identify possible ...
RSV emergency department visits remain high in Florida. What to know
The CDC’s overall snapshot of respiratory illness activity in Florida remains very high. The CDC has measured moderate levels of flu and RSV activity in wastewater. In emergency room visits, the CDC ...
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Florida will get part of a $7.4B opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
The Florida Attorney General’s Office says the settlement will help fund opioid addiction treatment, prevention and recovery ...
What is RSV? Respiratory illnesses for children, others on rise in Florida. What to do
For most people RSV is like a cold, but for infants and older people it can lead to serious infections. Here's what to know.
In Florida, a rebellion against fluoride is winning
As the incoming Trump administration pushes back against water fluoridation, several Florida communities are already ...
Doctors concerned about drop in childhood vaccination rates in Polk County and across Florida
Polk County’s level of immunization for kindergartners dropped from 96.3% in 2021 to 93.2% in 2023, still above the statewide ...
Did you buy salmon at Costco in Florida? A recall you should know about
Over 110 cases of Kirkland Signature salmon distributed to Florida Costco locations through a West Palm Beach distribution center have been recalled.