The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been in the news recently due to its involvement in various public health crises and outbreaks. The CDC has issued warnings about counterfeit Botox injections causing illnesses, the surge in measles cases in Florida due to lack of vaccination, and the intensification of the flu virus in certain US regions. Additionally, the CDC has updated guidelines for COVID-19 handling in schools and lifted COVID-19 testing requirements for individuals in close contact with top US officials.
The 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 plays a crucial role in 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-related issues. The CDC's work encompasses a wide range of areas, including infectious diseases, chronic diseases, environmental health, injury prevention, and global health security.
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The procedure was popularised by celebs like Kim Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow – and now 3 women at a spa have contracted HIV
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Exclusive: Vaccinations rise amid national campaign, but reported measles cases have increased by 40% since March
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U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick
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Dozens of infants have died from the highly contagious yet preventable respiratory tract infection in the Philippines already this year – and the outbreak is only expected to spread.
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Avian flu has been detected in multiple US states. A food safety expert explained how you should think about meat, dairy, and egg consumption right now.
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The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade 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.