Measles alert as case linked to Dublin play centre and HSE warns parents to watch for symptoms
Measles alert issued for Dublin and North East region due to confirmed cases, stressing importance of vaccination and being alert to symptoms. [ more ]
Why Are Bay Area Health Officials Warning About Measles? | KQED
Public health officials in the Bay Area are urging residents to be vigilant for measles symptoms and ensure they are up-to-date on vaccinations.
Measles symptoms can emerge between seven and 21 days after exposure and about 1 in 5 unvaccinated people infected may require hospitalization, with fatal outcomes possible. [ more ]
Reynoso seeks to 'close the gaps in maternal healthcare' with Brownsville community baby shower * Brooklyn Paper
One main point: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has prioritized addressing disparities in maternal health for Black women through community baby showers and maternal healthcare programs. [ more ]
Doctoral student Esias Bedingar appointed advisor to prime minister of Chad
Esias Bedingar, a Harvard PhD candidate, appointed advisor to Chad's prime minister, focuses on improving public service delivery and reducing health inequalities in his home country.
Bedingar's dedication to utilizing his public health expertise to enhance the health conditions of Chadian citizens showcases his commitment to making a positive impact in his community. [ more ]
Weathering: How racism impacts the body on a cellular level DW 04/11/2024
Weathering is a natural process affecting the Earth's surface due to environmental elements.
In the context of public health, weathering is used to describe the deterioration of health in Black individuals due to racism-induced stress. [ more ]
Lawsuit seeks to force long-stalled ban on menthol cigarettes
Anti-smoking groups are suing to push the U.S. government to implement a ban on menthol cigarettes, disproportionately used by Black smokers and youth.
The FDA's plan to ban menthol cigarettes aims to prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths, mostly among Black Americans. [ more ]
The stark reality of having your period as a homeless woman
Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.
The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women. [ more ]
What we know and don't about the national school food program | CBC News
The federal government plans to launch a national school food program to provide meals to 400,000 children annually by 2024-25.
The $1 billion program aims to reach children beyond those already benefiting from existing school food programs, aiming to tackle stigma and reach more families in need. [ more ]
Measles outbreaks show the risks of under-vaccination
Measles is preventable with a highly effective vaccine. Measles is extremely contagious, causing severe health consequences, including hospitalization, pneumonia, encephalitis, and death. Measles can also reset immunity to other diseases, leading to a resurgence in childhood infections. [ more ]
San Leandro measles case contracted during international travel, health officials say
Health officials warned of possible measles exposure at a restaurant in San Leandro on March 9.
The infected person likely got measles from recent international travel, leading to an effort to contact individuals who dined at the restaurant. [ more ]
Nitazenes: The street drugs stronger than heroin, fentanyl DW 03/19/2024
Nitazenes are potent opioids up to 500 times stronger than heroin, leading to addiction. They are emerging as street drugs mixed with substances like heroin and fentanyl.
Nitazenes are synthetic psychoactive drugs developed in the 1950s, not naturally cultivated. They are illicit substances causing overdoses and fatalities worldwide. [ more ]