Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & symptom
United States government public health agency
Free COVID Home Test Kits Are Still Available: Here's How to Get Them: If you think you might have COVID, don't panic: You have plenty of options for free ...
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CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
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Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Not Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Among Young People: Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed after COVID-19 ...
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Heart Failure, Not Stroke, Is Most Common Complication of AFib, Study Finds: A new study found that for those who receive a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation ...
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CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
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CDC warns of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis: The CDC issued an alert to doctors about an increase in rare bacterial illnesses than ...
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Quick Glance: Rising Incidence of a Rare Bacterial Disease in the U.S.
- U.S. health officials are raising concerns about a rise in uncommon bacterial infections that can result in meningitis and potential fatalities.
- In the past year, the U.S. reported 422 cases - the highest number in a year since 2014. With 143 cases already reported this year, it seems likely that the infections will surpass those of 2023, according to the CDC.
- The bacteria have the capability to trigger a severe inflammation of the brain and spinal cord known as meningitis, manifesting symptoms like fever, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting. While antibiotics can be used to treat the infection, prompt intervention is crucial. It is estimated that 10% to 15% of infected individuals succumb to the illness, and survivors may experience hearing loss or limb amputations.
- Preventive vaccines for meningococcal disease are available. Authorities suggest that all children should receive a meningococcal conjugate vaccine around the time they enter middle school to protect against the escalating strain. Additionally, individuals at a higher risk, such as those in outbreak zones or with specific health conditions, are advised to get vaccinated.
CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
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How will changes to the CDC’s COVID-19 isolation guidelines impact people with disabilities?
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Meningococcal disease on the rise in the US: Meningococcal disease is on the rise in the US. Here from a Mayo Clinic expert about this bacterial infection and ...
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Dangerous Bacterial Infections on the Rise, CDC Says: The CDC is warning health care providers in the United States to be on the watch for a rare bacterial ...
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How will changes to the CDC’s COVID-19 isolation guidelines impact people with disabilities?
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How will changes to the CDC’s COVID-19 isolation guidelines impact people with disabilities?
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Dangerous Bacterial Infections on the Rise, CDC Says: The CDC is warning health care providers in the United States to be on the watch for a rare bacterial ...
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Is Bird Flu Coming to People Next? Are We Ready?: Unlike the coronavirus, the H5N1 virus has been studied for years. Vaccines and treatments are available should ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/health/bird-flu-vaccines-treatments.html
Is it safe to drink milk and eat chicken? What precautions to take during the bird flu outbreak
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Only 2 U.S. states report covid increases, CDC says : The CDC also reported a decline or likely decline in coronavirus infections in 29 states and territories.
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COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
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Quick Glance: COVID Levels Decline, but High Presence of Other Viruses
- The decline in SARS-CoV-2 suggests a potential retreat of COVID-19, especially in the western U.S.
- While COVID levels are decreasing, other viruses causing stomach and respiratory illnesses remain high.
- The influenza positive rate is increasing again, with 116 children and an estimated 20,000 adults having died so far in this flu season.
- While RSV levels in wastewater are high, positive test results are at the lowest point of the 2023 to 2024 season according to the CDC.
Measles count through mid-March surpassed last year’s total : Measles, caused by a virus lodged in the nose or throat, can spread easily when someone with the ...
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COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in COVID Levels, Persistent High Activity of Other Viruses
- COVID-19 levels are declining, but other viruses remain high, as indicated by recent data.
- While SARS-CoV-2 levels are decreasing in the U.S., other viruses like flu and RSV continue to circulate widely.
- Flu test rates are on the rise again, with 116 children and 20,000 adults reported dead from the flu this season.
- Despite high RSV levels, positive test results are declining, and norovirus is showing an upward trend as well.
CDC ‘disease detectives’ study mold infections in COVID patients, more: CDC's EIS conference of "disease detectives" begins today in Atlanta and will cover a ...
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CDC Issues Alert for Rare Bacterial Infection that Can Cause Fatal Meningitis: There has been an increase of invasive meningococcal disease cases in the US ...
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Rare but severe cases of meningitis are on the rise, CDC warns: The agency is reporting a spike in bacterial infections that can cause potentially ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/29/meningitis-rise-cdc-warning-symptoms-vaccine/
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Hepatitis C cases dropped in the US. Health officials unsure if it's a blip or trend
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What to Know About the Rare Human Case of Bird Flu in Texas: The only previous case of bird flu in a person occurred in Colorado in 2022 in someone who was ...
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Mpox cases nearly double what they were at the same time last year: There is a national year-to-date estimate of 511 cases as of mid-March.
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COVID-19 Variant JN.1 Loses Ground to New Subvariant: The dominant COVID-19 strain in circulation is on the decline.
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-29/covid-19-variant-jn-1-loses-ground-to-new-subvariant-jn-1-13
US life expectancy rose in 2022 as deaths due to COVID dropped: CDC: COVID fell from the third- to fourth-leading cause of death.
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Hong Kong has reported its first human case of B virus, but how do you catch it and how deadly is it?
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Entering the Fifth Year of the Coronavirus, Where Does Long COVID Stand?: Tens of millions of Americans have had long COVID, and the number will keep growing.
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CDC relaxes COVID-19 isolation recommendations: Americans who contract COVID-19 will no longer have to stay home for five days.
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Quick Glance: CDC Ends Five-Day COVID Isolation Guidance
- The CDC is no longer recommending Americans stay home for five days after a positive COVID-19 test.
- The new guidance advises symptomatic individuals to stay home and resume normal activities as symptoms improve.
- While COVID-19 remains a health threat, the CDC acknowledges it is no longer an emergency.
- The updated guidelines do not apply to health settings, the CDC stated.
It’s Taken Scientists Two Years to Rename Airborne Viruses After Covid Mistakes: Airborne viruses will be called “pathogens that transmit through the air” under ...
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10 Potentially Fatal Autoimmune Diseases: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Most people with an autoimmune disease can live a full, normal life ...
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CDC drops 5-day COVID isolation guidelines. Here's how long you should quarantine in 2024
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Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC says: A second shot could provide additional protection for an age group that remains at high risk.
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Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
New CDC report outlines disparities in accessibility of COVID vaccine sites. How did Pittsburgh do?
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Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/01/1235340502/covid-cdc-isolation-5-days-masks-ventilation-hand-washing
Cincinnati COVID cases trending down, health department reports: The Cincinnati Health Department reports decrease in COVID-19
cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2024/04/15/cincinnati-covid-transmission-decreasing/73325635007/
Vaccine for most common STI moves a step closer: A vaccine for chlamydia, the most common STI in the UK and US, is one step closer after promising trial results ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/vaccine-common-sti-moves-a-step-closer-20649498/
The CDC Says You No Longer Have to Isolate for 5 Days if You Have COVID, Here's Why
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FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk: The blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved by the FDA to reduce heart disease risk ...
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Quick Glance: US FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for Lowering Heart Risks
- The U.S. FDA approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults without diabetes.
- Novo's GLP-1 drugs are widely used, and the FDA approval for heart benefits is expected to increase their usage.
- The FDA's approval of new cardiovascular indications may encourage employers and insurers to provide coverage for the drug despite its high cost.
- Novo has applied to add Wegovy's heart benefits to its European approval, currently under review by the EU drug regulator, with a decision expected this year.
COVID isolation not needed if you’re ‘getting better,’ CDC says. What does that mean?
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The influenza season may have peaked, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is far from over. If you or a family member has the flu or ... Show more mayocl.in/3v2tgia
The CDC’s new guidance for Covid matches public health advice for flu and other respiratory illnesses: Stay home when you’re sick ... Show more nbcnews.app.link/YrXbRxllCHb
If you need to stock up on COVID-19 test kits, March 8 is the last day you can get them for free through the U.S. government to be delivered by the U ... Show more COVID.gov www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/08/covid-test-kits-free-government-program-usps-ends/72893381007/
What Is 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'?: It's not simply burnout.
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The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
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Marijuana use as little as once per month linked to heart attack and stroke risk in new study
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Daily marijuana users 25 percent more likely to have a heart attack: Cannabis use was also associated with a higher risk of stroke.
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/12/marijuana-heart-attack-stroke-risk/
C.D.C. Shortens Isolation Period for People With Covid: Americans with Covid or other respiratory infections may return to daily activities if they don’t have a ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/01/health/covid-isolation-cdc.html
Quick Glance: CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines
- The CDC has updated its guidance for COVID-19 isolation duration to align with other viruses like the flu.
- New instructions recommend staying home until at least 24 hours after fever and symptoms subside.
- Experts express concerns over the impact of shortened isolation on COVID seriousness and at-risk populations.
- CDC advises precautions like mask-wearing and increased hygiene for 5 days after isolation ends.
Smoking, vaping or consuming marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study found. #9News DETAILS: nine.social/zQb
Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is an infectious disease that's transmitted to humans through tick bites. Learn how Lyme disease is ...
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What to Know About COVID Rebound: The CDC's Pragna Patel, MD, MPH, and Dallas Smith, PharmD, answer common questions on COVID-19 rebound cases and antiviral ...
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California COVID hospitalizations and deaths hit record lows: California is witnessing a dramatic decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths that is ...
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The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
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Excessive alcohol deaths surged 29% during COVID pandemic, CDC data reveals: The number of deaths related to excessive alcohol surged amid the stress and ...
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It’s Official: We Can Pretty Much Treat Covid Like the Flu Now. Here’s a Guide.: A reasonable person’s decision-making guide for Covid-19 precautions in 2024.
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CDC: Flu Levels Stay High While COVID Declines: Influenza levels remain elevated in the U.S., while COVID-19 levels keep declining, the Centers for Disease ...
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, CDC Says: Spikes of fatalities linked to drinking that began with the Covid pandemic were not an anomaly ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/alcohol-deaths-cdc.html
Hepatitis C cases dropped in the US. Health officials aren't sure if it’s a blip or a trend
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Norovirus cases continue to climb in the US, especially in the Northeast, CDC data shows
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What The CDC's New COVID Isolation Rules Mean For You: There's been a big shift in the CDC's recommendation for people who are sick — and infectious disease ...
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Using Cannabis Daily Linked to 42% Increase in Stroke Risk: In a study of over 430,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that cannabis use was associated with ...
healthline.com/health-news/using-cannabis-daily-linked-to-42-increase-in-stroke-risk
CDC Issues New Covid Guidelines for Return to Work: Testing positive for Covid-19 will no longer mean prolonged isolation for most people under new US guidelines ...
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Feeling queasy? Norovirus, ‘stomach bug,’ outbreak hits Northeast: Most norovirus is spread by people who don’t wash their hands after going to the bathroom ...
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Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know: Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the ...
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Why do so few in Southern California get updated COVID vaccinations?: Columnist Teri Sforza writes that politics and poor messaging are reasons why some will get ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/03/why-do-so-few-in-southern-california-get-updated-covid-vaccinations/
Bird flu in the United States: First infected person and what you need to know: Cases of the virus have occurred in Texas cattle, raising concerns about its ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-03/bird-flu-in-the-united-states-first-infected-person-and-what-you-need-to-know.html
CDC says bacterial infection cases are rising: What to know about meningococcal disease
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/30/cdc-alert-bacterial-infections-meningococcal-disease/73155616007/
Hepatitis C is thriving in L.A.'s jails. It shouldn't be: The Los Angeles County jail system needs a concerted effort to screen for and treat the blood-borne ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-02/hepatitis-c-los-angeles-county-jail-california-medicine-health-care
Bacteria That Cause Meningitis Are Spreading Again, C.D.C. Warns: More than 140 cases have been reported so far this year, far exceeding last year’s pace ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/health/meningitis-infections.html
So you think you know all about the plague?: A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/14/1231215446/so-you-think-you-know-all-about-the-plague
COVID patients 4 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue: CDC research: COVID-19 patients are at least four times more likely to develop chronic fatigue ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4470168-covid-patients-4-times-more-likely-to-develop-chronic-fatigue-cdc-research/
CDC may recommend some people get a new Covid booster this spring: People who are most vulnerable to Covid complications, such as older people and those with ...
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Quick Glance: CDC Considering Spring Covid Booster for Vulnerable
- CDC may recommend a spring Covid booster for vulnerable populations.
- The spring booster would target the XBB.1.5 subvariant approved last fall.
- The vaccine is effective against the JN.1 subvariant causing most US Covid cases.
- Experts stress importance of making booster available despite low current vaccination rate.
Older Californians now eligible for another COVID-19 vaccine dose: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that seniors 65 and older get a ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-13/older-californians-now-eligible-for-another-covid-19-vaccine-dose
Covid Variant JN.1: What to Know About Reinfection and Vaccines: JN.1 accounts for nearly all U.S. Covid cases. Here’s what to know about the risk of a new ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/14/well/jn1-covid-infection-vaccine.html
Nurses union condemns CDC’s latest COVID isolation guidelines: ‘We must protect nurses’ health and safety,’ NNU president says
ajc.com/pulse/nurses-union-condemns-cdcs-latest-covid-isolation-guidelines/BZ2NHLHTNBATVHLGJ6COK5O55E/
Lack of fiber may be a trigger for inflammatory bowel disease: The amount of fiber in one's diet may be able to explain the link between gut microbes and the ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lack-of-fiber-may-be-trigger-inflammatory-bowel-disease
The United States of America needs a 9/11 Commission for COVID: During the third week of March 2020, with little public debate and less warning ...
gulftoday.ae/opinion/2024/03/25/the-united-states-of-america-needs-a-911-commission-for-covid
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