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Florida Issues Blatantly False "Guidance" on Latest COVID-19 Boosters

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

New COVID vaccine booster: Why you should wait

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

Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelines

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.

CDC issues warning about children's splash pads

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

New York Sees First Death From Mosquito-Borne EEE VirusHow to Protect Yourself

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

Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science

Joseph Ladapo's unconventional medical views are causing concern among medical experts.
Ladapo's actions, such as advising parents to send unvaccinated children to school, contradict CDC recommendations.

Florida Issues Blatantly False "Guidance" on Latest COVID-19 Boosters

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

New COVID vaccine booster: Why you should wait

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

Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelines

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.

CDC issues warning about children's splash pads

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

New York Sees First Death From Mosquito-Borne EEE VirusHow to Protect Yourself

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

Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science

Joseph Ladapo's unconventional medical views are causing concern among medical experts.
Ladapo's actions, such as advising parents to send unvaccinated children to school, contradict CDC recommendations.
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What A Trump Presidency Means For California | KQED

The CDC now advises comprehensive testing for farmworkers after contact with infected animals to prevent the spread of bird flu.
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It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful

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

Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?

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.

Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion Pain

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

It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful

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

Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?

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.

Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion Pain

Federal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.
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#covid-19

You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?

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

How Long Is Covid Contagious?

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.

Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission

Hospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.
Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.

US health officials drop five-day isolation time for Covid-19

CDC changes isolation guidelines for Covid-19 positive individuals to 5 days with improving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours.
Experts concerned the new guidelines may increase infection risk for vulnerable individuals.

California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C.

Oregon and California have relaxed the rule that individuals with a positive Covid-19 test must stay away from others, as long as they have no symptoms.
Some health experts are concerned about this approach, especially as cases surge due to a new variant.

Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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.

You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?

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

How Long Is Covid Contagious?

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.

Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission

Hospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.
Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.

US health officials drop five-day isolation time for Covid-19

CDC changes isolation guidelines for Covid-19 positive individuals to 5 days with improving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours.
Experts concerned the new guidelines may increase infection risk for vulnerable individuals.

California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C.

Oregon and California have relaxed the rule that individuals with a positive Covid-19 test must stay away from others, as long as they have no symptoms.
Some health experts are concerned about this approach, especially as cases surge due to a new variant.

Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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.
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COVID-Cautious Americans Feel Abandoned

CDC updates COVID-19 guidelines causing trust issues
Real-time data on infections is limited

Opinion: How should we deal with COVID now?

CDC updates COVID guidelines on isolation period to align with symptom improvement and no fever for at least 24 hours.
Debate arises over the new CDC guidelines, with some supporting the clarity while others question the lack of scientific basis.

USPS will stop accepting orders for free COVID tests on March 8

Government-run efforts to provide free COVID-19 tests and Pfizer's antiviral are ending due to slowing trends.
ASPR has delivered over 1.8 billion free tests and will continue distributing to select facilities beyond the closure of the household shipment program.

Measles Q&A: Do I need a booster? And other answers

Measles cases rising in the U.S.
Vaccination is crucial for prevention

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 in schools
Differences in how schools and child care centers follow CDC recommendations

Dog attacks 2 kids walking to school, then bystander rushes to help, California cops say

Dogs can bite even trusted family pets.
Over 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs annually.

6 Alcohol Rules You Really Should Follow, According To Nutritionists

Practicing mindful drinking involves being aware of alcohol consumption and choosing to drink consciously.
CDC guidelines recommend one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

CDC expected to end 5-day COVID isolation period | Flipboard

CDC considering dropping 5 day COVID isolation period in April
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