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'My nephew killed my brother - but I've forgiven him'
Brenton Marriott died in August 2022, less than a year before the Nottingham attacks.
'Life-changing' gene therapy for children born blind
Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen "life-changing improvements", say UK doctors.
Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever
More than 1,100 patients a day ill in hospital with vomiting bug last week in England.
Mum fears daughter's rapid deterioration without drug
A vital drug which allows Beatrice, 5, to live relatively normally may become unavailable on the NHS.
New graves mark lost generation in drugs-ravaged Scottish town
In just a year and a half, at least eight victims of drug misuse have been buried in Oban's Pennyfuir cemetery.
'My eye was saved by a placenta after acid attack'
Newcastle doctors use donated tissue to help save Paul Laskey's eyesight.
Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.
'I discovered my fat build-up condition after a Love Islander had it'
Emma found out she had a little-known condition and "wasn't obese" after watching a reality show.
Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer says the figure is a "shot in the arm", but "the job isn't done" to bring down waiting lists.
Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people's hearing problems?
More young people are presenting to audiology teams in England with difficulty processing sound.
Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation
Catherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son's disabilities.
Clive Myrie: What I saw during my 24 hours at a London hospital
As part of the BBC's special report, Clive Myrie meets the people at the Royal Free Hospital relying on the NHS for care.
UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show
Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest.
Surgeon suspended after children hurt by treatment
An NHS chief exec apologises "unreservedly to our patients and their families".
NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments
NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing.
Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO
HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
How much is the NHS going to cost us?
Spending on the NHS has been going up for decades and is set to rise further. BBC Verify has examined some of the key numbers.
Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.
Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?
After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.
Photos show 'crumbling', abandoned hospital rooms
Nottingham's hospitals were due to be upgraded but a government rebuilding programme was delayed.
Mesh victims still wait for financial compensation
A year after a major report called for urgent action, no scheme has been put in place to help victims.
'Suicide website users encouraged our teen son to drink poison'
Reeling from Vladimir's death, his family reveal the harrowing risks of a website obsessed with dying.
Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows
Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may take lower-paid jobs or work fewer hours.
NHS review into killer's care finds major failings
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023.
Celebrity butt-lift injector who left women with sepsis exposed by BBC
Ricky Sawyer gave out medication illegally and some of his clients needed emergency hospital treatment.
Vaping clinic for children begins seeing patients
The service in Alder Hey Childrens' Hospital aims to get 11 to 16-year-olds "nicotine free".
Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild
A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope?
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.
High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.
How does the Covid inquiry work?
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.
Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers
Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.
How are the vaping rules changing?
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.
How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life
A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.
'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
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Trump Administration Stalls Scientific Research Despite Court Ruling
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Using an arcane law, officials have effectively delayed funding from the National Institutes of Health, leaving medical studies in jeopardy.
Firings at FDA Decimated Teams Reviewing AI and Food Safety
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Staff units evaluating high-tech surgical robots and insulin-delivery systems were gutted by Trump layoffs even though industry fees, not taxpayers, financed the employee salaries.
Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling
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The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.
Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests
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But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered.
Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid Vaccinations
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In a small study, patients with the syndrome were more likely to experience reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus and high levels of a coronavirus protein.
Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks
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The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.
Trump Administration Has Fired Health Inspectors at Some Border Stations
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Scientists worry that the losses may open the door to human, plant and animal diseases that would otherwise have been caught.
RFK Jr. Announces New HHS Guidance Recognizing Only Two Sexes
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The new guidance follows President Trump’s demand that the Health and Human Services Department align with his executive order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports.
FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns
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The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
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China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.
Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts
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A federal judge in Massachusetts indicated she would move quickly to consider a more lasting injunction after hearing a laundry list of potential adverse effects of the Trump administration move to cut billions in funding.
Bad Therapists Are Out There. Here’s How to Handle Them.
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Declarations of love, snoring, exercising and other boundary violations can really derail a therapeutic relationship.
Woman Who Gave Birth to Another Couple’s Baby Sues I.V.F. Clinic
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The woman, a Georgia resident, lost custody of the child she had carried. The in vitro fertilization clinic, Coastal Fertility Specialists, apologized for “an embryo transfer mix-up.”
Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.
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The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
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Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.
Pope Francis Has Bilateral Pneumonia
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The condition, which entails pneumonia in both lungs, is potentially grave, according to health experts.
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
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A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.
An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen
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Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.
What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?
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This medicine may be one of the best tools doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis.
An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?
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A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted?
She’s Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer’s, in a Race to the Death
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In the Netherlands, doctors and dementia patients must negotiate a fine line: Assisted death for those without capacity is legal, but doctors won’t do it.
New Insights Into Older Hearts
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Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients.
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U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
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U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
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A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
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December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
CDC warns of a <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to cucumbers
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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
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Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.
CDC warns of new <em>E. coli </em>outbreak linked to organic carrots
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CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
California confirms first clade I mpox case
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CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization.
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
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Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
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The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
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Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
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An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
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The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
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An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
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Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose.
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
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Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
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A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
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Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California.
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
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CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
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Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
CDC Statement on Marburg Cases in Rwanda
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CDC is aware of 26 individuals with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health.
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the <em>Listeria </em>outbreak linked to deli meats
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Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
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Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States.
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
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New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%.
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
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Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
New CDC Report Shows Suicide Risk Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions
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Counties with higher health insurance coverage, broadband internet, and household income have lower suicide rates
CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak
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CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to Salmonella outbreak
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
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CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
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Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
More illnesses and deaths in <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
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More illnesses and deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness
FACT SHEET: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries
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FACT SHEET: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries
CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing <em>Salmonella</em> illnesses again in young kids
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CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing Salmonella illnesses again in young kids
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccinations to Children at No Cost
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Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccinations to Children at No Cost
Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccines to Children at No Cost
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Routine vaccinations are the best defense against illnesses. The VFC program was established to ensure that children below the federal poverty level and those without health insurance have access to critical, lifesaving vaccines that can protect their health throughout their lives.
More Cases and Additional Death Reported in <em>Listeria</em> Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
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Media Alert - A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html.
CDC Data Show Improvements in Youth Mental Health but Need for Safer and More Supportive Schools
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New CDC data released today highlight improvements in mental health among some United States teens, including decreases in the percentage of students feeling persistently sad or hopeless.
CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
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A CDC Investigation Notice update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html.
CDC Confirms Three Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers
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Media Statement - Three additional human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in association with a second poultry farm in Northeast Colorado/Weld County.
CDC Updates Dog Importation Process
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CDC has clarified and simplified the process for bringing dogs into the United States from rabies-free and low risk dog rabies countries. CDC aims to protect the health of U.S. communities and animals and prevent the re-introduction of dog rabies to the United States.
CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
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CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
CDC Data Shows Over 70 Million U.S. Adults Reported Having a Disability
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Today CDC released the annual update to the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS), providing quick and easy online access to state-level health data on adults with disabilities.
CDC Confirms Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers
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Four human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the state of Colorado have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Colorado Reports Three Presumptive Positive H5 Cases in Poultry Workers
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The state of Colorado has announced that three people have tested presumptive positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection.
CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
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A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Colorado.
Readout of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting Held June 26 – 28, 2024
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CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met June 26 – 28 to discuss data on multiple vaccines. The agenda and presentations are online.
CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
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Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report.
CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
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Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report.
Provisional Suicide Deaths in the United States, 2022
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