#cdc-guidelines

#cdc-guidelines

The CDC advises all individuals over 6 months to get the updated COVID-19 booster, countering Florida's misleading guidelines.

Federal government's health guidelines are being disrupted by recent executive orders, leading to serious implications for patient care and health equity.

Older Americans should get another COVID shot, but should wait six months after the first dose for optimal timing.

CDC updates COVID isolation guidelines to be symptom-based rather than time-based.

If sick, stay home; if symptoms persist, further isolation may be necessary.

Masks are essential if you cannot isolate during an illness.

Splash pads have been linked to over 10,000 illnesses, prompting CDC advice for parents to take precautions to prevent outbreaks.

The rise in mosquito-borne viruses, specifically EEE, poses serious public health threats with fatal consequences and no available vaccine.

Pain management during IUD insertion and similar procedures is vital, with local anesthetics like lidocaine being recommended by the CDC for reducing discomfort.

Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.

Federal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.

Travelers are facing uncertainties due to new COVID variants and rising infection rates, impacting summer travel plans.

Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.

COVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.