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Leprosy Cases Surge, Makes Florida a Hotspot - Report

Leprosy, a disease often mentioned as a plague in the Bible, is making a massive surge in Central Florida. The CDC stated in a report that the area has an "endemic location" for the disease.
Anti-Vaxxers on the Rise as More Americans Refuse to Vaccinate Kindergarten Kids, Says CDC

Anti-vaxxers on the Rise as More Americans Refuse to Vaccinate Kindergarten Kids, Says CDC

Fewer Americans have been vaccinating their kids from measles and polio for the second straight year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, especially kindergarteners. This may be attributed to the rise of the anti-vaxxer movement.
Polio Returns to US: CDC Sends Team to New York to Investigate Case

Polio Returns to US: CDC Sends Team to New York to Investigate Case

A case of polio was detected in Rockland County, New York, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to deploy a team to the county to investigate.
Texas: Toddler in Harris County Believed to Be the First Pediatric Case of Monkeypox in Lone Star State

Can Monkeypox Virus Spread Through Clothes, Linens? Kentucky Doctor Explains How

The Monkeypox virus can be transmitted through clothes and fabrics, Kentucky immunologist Dr. Messoudi confirms.
Monkeypox Vaccine for Children: Here's What Every Concerned Parent Should Know

CDC Releases Bizarre Tips on How to Have Sex With People Infected With Monkeypox

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new guideline on what sexually active people should do if they have monkeypox.
Moderna Seeks FDA Approval for Its COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 and Below

Moderna Seeks FDA Approval for Its COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 and Below

Moderna on Thursday submitted a filing to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged under six.
COVID-19 Vaccine: FDA Sets Deadline to Redesign COVID Shots for Use This Fall

COVID-19 Vaccine: FDA Sets Deadline to Redesign COVID Shots for Use This Fall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the U.S. has until June to decide whether the public needs new COVID-19 shots to target different virus variants.
CDC Clears Second Booster Shot of Pfizer, Moderna for People 50 and Older

CDC Clears Second Booster Shot of Pfizer, Moderna for People 50 and Older

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has approved the use of Pfizer and Moderna second booster shot for people 50 and older.
Suicide Rate Among Latino Men Is Rising Despite Drops in National Average, Here's Why

Suicide Rate Among Latino Men Is Rising Despite Drops in National Average, Here's Why

A recent CDC study showed that overall suicide rates in the United States declined in 2019 and 2020, but suicides among Latino men have increased.
CDC New COVID-19 Guidance Drops Mask Recommendation for More Than 90 Percent of American Population

CDC New COVID-19 Guidance Drops Mask Recommendation for More Than 90 Percent of American Population

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new COVID-19 guidance that could help the public in determining whether to ditch their masks
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5 Delayed as FDA Seeks More Data; CDC Says Booster Shots' Efficacy Wanes

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5 Delayed as FDA Seeks More Data; CDC Says Booster Shots' Efficacy Wanes

The approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years old hits another delay as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needed more data.
COVID-19 Warning: Americans Traveling to Mexico, Brazil, More Warned of 'Very High Risk'

COVID-19 Warning: Americans Traveling to Mexico, Brazil, More Warned of 'Very High Risk'

Americans will have to reconsider traveling to Mexico after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) placed a new COVID-19 warning, labeling the said country as a "very high" risk.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on Senate Hearing

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Acknowledges Poor Messaging of Agency's Guidance; Dr. Fauci Says Omicron Variant May Not Be the End of Pandemic

CDC Rochelle Walensky admits that the agency she oversees has poor messaging on COVID-19 guidance as Dr. Fuci says Omicron may not be the end of the pandemic.
Ex-FDA Head Scott Gottlieb Says Biden Admin Made Mistake in Federalizing COVID Vaccine Mandates

Ex-FDA Head Scott Gottlieb Says Biden Admin Made Mistake in Federalizing COVID Vaccine Mandates

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the Biden administration had made a mistake in federalizing vaccine mandates "in ways" that they did not have to.
CDC Recommends Pfizer COVID Vaccine Boosters for Children as Young as 12

CDC Recommends Pfizer COVID Vaccine Boosters for Children as Young as 12

An advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster dose among youth aged 12-15.
Man Injects Mixture of Fentanyl and Heroin

Higher Fentanyl Seizures in U.S. Borders Recorded by CBP as Overdose for the Drug Surges

CBP records higher seizures of fentanyl than heroin in the previous fiscal year. The U. S. Customs and Border Protection has seized a record-high amount of fentanyl for the Fiscal Year 2021, The Daily Wire reported.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Says CDC Considering Adding Negative COVID Tests to Its Isolation Guidelines

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says CDC Considering Adding Negative COVID Tests to Its Isolation Guidelines

Dr. Anthony Fauci noted that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is eyeing to add a COVID negative test in its isolation guidelines after it was faced with criticisms from the public and experts.
White House Defends CDC’s Isolation Guidance, Says the Omicron Variant Tend to Cause Severe Illness Less Often

White House Defends CDC's Isolation Guidance, Says the Omicron Variant Tend to Cause Severe Illness Less Often

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new isolation guideline amid the Omicron variant that is currently driving a spike in new COVID cases, which was defended by the White House.
NBA Shortens Quarantine Requirement for Vaccinated Players From 10 Days to 6 Following New CDC Guidelines for Asymptomatic Cases

NBA Shortens Quarantine Requirement for Vaccinated Players From 10 Days to 6 Following New CDC Guidelines for Asymptomatic Cases

The NBA revised its quarantine process for COVID-vaccinated players, coaches, and officials, who will now be permitted to return to work as quickly as six days.
CDC Recommends Shorter COVID Isolation Period for Health Care Workers Amid Omicron Variant

CDC Recommends Shorter COVID Isolation Period for Health Care Workers Amid Omicron Variant

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shortened the COVID isolation period for health care workers who have been infected with COVID amid the rising Omicron variant concerns.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Gives a Gist of Pres. Joe Biden's Omicron Speech on Tuesday; Says He Will Push for Vaccinations

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gives a preview of what President Joe Biden will talk about in his Omicron speech on Tuesday.
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