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1 month ago
Coronavirus

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

Cases of rare, serious meningococcal infections are rising in the US, affecting middle-aged adults.
A certain strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria is causing these unusual infections with higher fatality rates than typical cases. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 months ago
Health

Raw milk cheese recall in New York linked to E. coli outbreak: What you need to know | amNewYork

CDC issued a food safety alert for E. coli outbreak linked to Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese.
Recalled products include blocks and shredded packages in various flavors; 10 illnesses reported across several states, with no deaths. [ more ]
www.baltimoresun.com
3 months ago
Health

The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000. Why is it back now?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting healthcare providers about the recent measles outbreak in the US, with 23 cases reported in the past month.
Most of the cases were among children and teenagers who had not been vaccinated against measles. [ more ]
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