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Respiratory Virus Activity Surges in Half of U.S. States, According to New CDC Data

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Health officials in New York City, New York, continue to monitor the high levels of respiratory virus activity across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that half of all states, as well as New York City and Washington, D.C., are currently experiencing “high” or “very high” levels of respiratory illness activity. This includes symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat from diseases like flu, COVID, RSV, and the …

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BOOSTER RECOMMENDATION: CDC May Advise Spring Covid Dose for High-Risk Individuals

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently weighing the decision of recommending a potential Covid booster shot for this spring. The booster shot is being considered especially for individuals who are at higher risk of experiencing severe complications from the virus. The proposed spring booster would be the same vaccine that received approval last fall, specifically formulated to target the XBB.1.5 subvariant. This vaccine has also shown to be highly …

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CDC Considering Changing COVID Quarantine Guidelines – What Doctors Recommend

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amid speculation about potential changes to CDC quarantine guidelines, medical experts are sharing their thoughts on the matter. The current guidelines, implemented in late 2021, require individuals who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate for a minimum of five days. Reports indicate that the CDC may be considering revisions to these guidelines, prompting discussions among doctors regarding the appropriate course of action. Some states, such as Oregon and California, have already eased …

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CDC Investigates Mysterious Cruise Ship Illness Affecting 154 Passengers and Crew Members

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A gastrointestinal illness has rapidly spread aboard the Queen Victoria cruise ship, leaving approximately 154 passengers and crew members experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. The cruise ship, operated by Cunard Cruise Line, departed from Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 22 and is expected to reach its final destination of Honolulu, Hawaii, on Feb. 12. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating the outbreak. As of …

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CDC Faces Backlash Over Privacy Concerns in H.I.V. Virus Sample Tracking – The New York Times

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Atlanta, Georgia – H.I.V. advocacy groups are concerned about potential privacy risks in how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) tracks virus samples. The C.D.C. collects and sequences H.I.V. samples from around the country to monitor the spread of the virus and identify new strains. However, H.I.V. advocacy groups worry that the current method of tracking samples could inadvertently reveal the identities of individuals living with the virus. The C.D.C. utilizes a unique …

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Deadly Outbreak: California Cheese Company Linked to Listeria Poisoning that Killed Two – CDC Issues Urgent Warning

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MODESTO, California – A cheese and dairy company in Modesto, California has been identified as the source of a decade-long listeria outbreak that has claimed the lives of two individuals and left more than two dozen others sick, according to federal health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that lab and inspection evidence linked soft cheeses and other dairy products made by Rizo-Lopez Foods to the outbreak, which was first detected …

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Measles 2024: First Case in Ohio! CDC on High Alert Over Recent Outbreaks

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Department of Health reported the state’s first case of measles in 2024. The infected individual was a child in Montgomery County, prompting officials to work with local authorities to notify those potentially exposed to the virus. This marks the first case in the county since 2005, as no other cases have been reported at this time. The outbreak comes on the heels of multiple measles cases across the country and …

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Boosted COVID-19 Shot Shows 54% Increased Protection, CDC Study Finds

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NEW YORK, NY – A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday revealed that the latest COVID-19 booster shot offers a 54% increased protection for adults against becoming infected with the virus. The study, published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, found that the shot provides protection against both the original strain of the virus and the more recent COVID lineages and mutations currently circulating nationwide. …

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WARNING: CDC Issues Alert Over ‘Cluster of Illnesses’ Tied to Tianeptine Products – FDA Investigating Severe Adverse Events

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Trenton, New Jersey – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning regarding a “cluster of illnesses” linked to a drug called tianeptine, commonly found in various products. In a span of five months, from June to November 2023, the CDC reported 20 cases of tianeptine use in 17 individuals in New Jersey. This increase was described as an “uncharacteristic spike” in comparison to the usual two or fewer exposures reported by …

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