The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been in the news recently due to its updates on COVID-19 guidelines for schools and the surge in measles cases in Florida attributed to lack of vaccination. Additionally, the CDC has been monitoring the intensifying flu virus in certain regions of the US, despite a national decline in cases. The agency has also been involved in addressing the increase in syphilis cases in the US and the rise in respiratory illnesses, including flu and pneumonia, prompting health warnings and increased hospitalizations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a national public health institute in the United States, operating as a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the CDC is responsible for protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of diseases, injuries, and disabilities. It conducts vital research, provides health information, responds to health emergencies, and sets guidelines and recommendations for various health issues. The CDC plays a crucial role in monitoring and responding to infectious diseases, environmental health threats, and other public health challenges both nationally and globally.
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Cases in the UK increased to around 5,000 in 2023
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Vaccination has dramatically reduced cases, making clinical diagnoses tricky.
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Prized morels are unpredictably and puzzlingly deadly, outbreak report shows.
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The White House has lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses
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CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 handling in schools, while measles cases surge in Florida due to lack of vaccination.
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The nasty bug, which only lasts a few days, can leave patients severely dehydrated
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A study found that Liraglutide, a weight-loss drug, could reduce cravings for opioids by 40% compared to a control group given a placebo.
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Americans may be advised that it’s safe to return to regular routines after one day without a fever.
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The flu virus is intensifying in some US regions despite a national decline, with high levels of respiratory illnesses reported in multiple states.
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Studies reveal that 10 to 20 percent of children in the United States who had Covid developed long Covid, while 24.4% of American adults experienced symptoms persisting for three months or longer after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Syphilis cases in the US have increased by 17% in 2022, with rates of other sexually transmitted infections remaining elevated.
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Surge in respiratory illnesses, including flu and pneumonia, in the US and China prompts health warnings and increased hospitalisations.
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Three people have died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) after travelling to Tecate, Mexico.
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A salmonella outbreak linked to tainted cantaloupe has killed eight people in the US and Canada, with dozens more falling ill.
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Life expectancy in the US rose by more than a year in 2022, but suicide rates and gun-related deaths have also increased.
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US states experience varied economic contractions and birth rate increases following abortion bans.
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Nevada implements screening and isolation measures to contain the spread of Candida auris fungus
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Richarlison announces the need for pelvic surgery due to ongoing fitness struggles, compounding Tottenham Hotspur's injury woes.
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US Census Bureau projects declining population without substantial immigration by end of century
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The number of babies born with congenital syphilis in the US has increased dramatically, causing serious health problems and even death.