Tags: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mosquito Considered As the World’s Deadliest Creature Lurking in Your Backyard, CDC Says; How Can We Combat It?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.09.2024 04:50 AM

The world's deadliest creature, the mosquito, lurks in your backyard, CDC says. Learn how to combat this threat in our latest article!

Texas Man Contracts Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Linked to Dairy Cattle: Officials Urge Caution Amid Growing Concerns

04.02.2024 05:11 AM

A Texas worker contracts bird flu after contact with dairy cows, following reports of the virus in cattle across five states. Continue reading to learn more details.

Early CDC Analysis Reveals 54% Effectiveness of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Against Symptomatic Infections

02.02.2024 06:16 AM

A recent vaccine analysis showed that the latest  COVID-19 shots for adults is 54% effective against symptomatic cases. Read the article for more details.

Unusual Syphilis Cluster Emerges in Michigan as Five Women Contract Eye Infections From Common Online Acquaintance

11.24.2023 03:13 AM

Unprecedented eye syphilis cluster in Michigan women tied to one sexual partner sparks concerns about a potential new syphilis variant. Continue reading for more details.

CDC Issues Urgent Health Alert: Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Strikes U.S. East Coast, Claiming 5 Lives

09.04.2023 23:17 PM

Rising sea temperatures increase Vibrio vulnificus infections in the Eastern U.S., typically seen in the Gulf Coast's warmer waters. Read the article to learn more about this flesh-eating bacteria.

26 People Afflicted Across 11 States in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Small Turtles; Illegal Sales Continue Despite Ban

08.24.2023 02:38 AM

CDC warns against risks and advise precautions against the Salmonella outbreak tied to small turtles that span U.S. east coast. Continue reading to learn more details.

5 Cases of Malaria in Florida and Texas Alarms CDC; Experts Share Insights on Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

06.28.2023 00:25 AM

There are now four locally transmitted malaria cases in Florida and one in Texas, which are similar cases last reported in 2003 in the US. Continue reading to learn more.

Common Antibiotic as 'Morning-After Pill' Could Help Curb Increasing Cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections

04.17.2023 10:45 AM

Research shows that a common antibiotic taken post-coitus by high-risk groups may help stop the spread of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Read the article to learn more.

CDC Warns of a Deadly Fungus Sweeping Throughout US: Should People Be Worried of Getting Infected?

03.31.2023 08:00 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the deadly fungus is spreading across the country at an "alarming" rate. Read the article to learn more details.

Recent Fatal Brain-eating Amoeba Case in Florida May Have Been Triggered by Unfiltered Tap Water, Health Officials Report; Here's Everything You Need To Know About Naegleria fowleri

03.01.2023 04:05 AM

The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte reported that one individual recently became sick with the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, probably due to sinus rinse procedures that used tap water. Read the article to learn more details.

COVID-19 Vaccine Formally Included in CDC's Immunization Guidelines for Children, Teens, Adults

02.10.2023 21:42 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has amended its regular immunization guidelines for children and adults to include the COVID-19 vaccine. Read the article to learn more.

Repurposed UTI Drug Used To Treat Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection; How Do People Get Infected With This Deadly Bacteria?

02.07.2023 04:26 AM

The rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba kills 90% of affected people. Check out what repurposed UTI drug treated the infection.

Pfizer's Bivalent COVID-19 Shot Linked to Early Signs of Stroke in Older Adults, Health Officials Say

01.16.2023 22:49 PM

The CDC and FDA said that the surveillance signal was "extremely unlikely" to reflect a "true clinical danger" and nevertheless still recommends the COVID-19 vaccination. Read the article to learn more details.

New Omicron Variant Now Accounts for 41% of All COVID-19 Cases in the US Just in Time for the New Year

01.01.2023 23:00 PM

The most recent data from the CDC reveals that a new Omicron variant has taken hold in the US, raising concerns about another potential COVID-19 wave. Read the article to learn more details.

CDC Urges the Public To Wear Face Masks To Prevent Virus Transmission this Flu Season

12.07.2022 04:01 AM

Flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing at the same time COVID-19 is picking up., straining the country's healthcare. Read the article about how face masks could help people stay healthy this holiday season.

Six Monkeypox-Related Deaths in the US Highlights the Ongoing Public Health Threat: Could the Country Eliminate the Virus?

10.24.2022 11:50 AM

Health departments in four US states announced monkeypox-related deaths, confirming six in total last week. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Monkeypox Vaccine: CDC Claims Efficacy; Vaccinated People Less Likely to Contract the Virus

09.30.2022 07:00 AM

Health officials announced that people who have had even just a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine are less likely to contract the virus. Read to know more.

Universal Masking Recommendations Dropped in Healthcare Settings Except for Areas With High COVID-19 Transmissions, CDC Reports

09.28.2022 01:22 AM

The CDC has dropped its universal masking recommendation for healthcare settings. It said though that there are some exceptions. Read to know more information.

Youngest Monkeypox Case Is an Infant under 2 Months from Florida, CDC Confirms

09.21.2022 08:00 AM

Florida health officials were notified of an infant less than two months old who developed a rash and cellulitis, testing positive for monkeypox. Read the article to learn more.

STD Experts Say US Faces Out of Control Syphilis and Gonorrhea Crisis 

09.20.2022 21:33 PM

Is there really an STD Crisis in the US right now? Read on to see how prevalent the situations are and what we can do to address them.

Man from Texas Shares Photos of How Monkeypox Develops in a Month, Snaps Show Spots Developing Into Huge Blisters

08.17.2022 23:31 PM

Monkeypox patients share what it feels like to be infected with the virus in videos shared on social media to let people know of their experiences. Read the article to know the full story.

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