Tags: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Salmonella Outbreak in 29 States Originates from Take Out Cup: What Causes It? Can It Result in Death or Permanent Damage?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.28.2021 04:10 AM

This year, several Salmonella outbreaks were reported, infecting hundreds of people and sending some to the hospitals. But what caused these outbreaks and can it kill people or leave permanent damage?

Salmonella Outbreak From Unknown Source More Than Doubled in One Week, Infecting 279 People, 26 Hospitalized in 29 States

09.26.2021 21:35 PM

A salmonella outbreak reported over a week ago has more than doubled its infections and now reached 29 states. The latest update on the disease outbreak points to coriander as the possible culprit.

Mystery Salmonella Outbreak Strikes 127 People From 25 States, CDC Still Investigating Potential Source

09.17.2021 21:05 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the multi-state salmonella outbreak that sickened 127 people wherein 18 of them are hospitalized.

What Are Booster Shots? US FDA Set to Discuss Pfizer's Application for a COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose

09.13.2021 05:47 AM

Pfizer and Moderna were given authorization last month to give booster shots for those immunocompromised individuals, but the US health regulators are also now planning to approve a COVID-19 third dose for everyone given the high breakthrough cases.

CDC Urges Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers to Have COVID-19 Vaccine to Avoid Severe Illness

08.12.2021 04:04 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its recommendations on Wednesday, urging pregnant women to be vaccinated.

Got a COVID-19 Vaccine? CDC Explains How Vaccinated People Could Spread Virus

08.01.2021 00:00 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that fully vaccinated persons are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection with the Delta variant and can spread the disease as easily as those who have not been vaccinated.

Mask-Wearing Again? Dr. Fauci Advises Fully Vaccinated People to Do Use Extra Protection Against Delta Variant

07.07.2021 04:20 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly not sold on the implementation of new mask policies just yet, especially that the United States has done well with vaccinations.

COVID-19 Prevention: Is Cleaning Indoor Air Effective in Fending Off Virus Spread?

05.19.2021 05:00 AM

Along with school and business reopening are mask mandates dropped for fully vaccinated people. Now, some people ask how to attract customers and students while still avoiding the spread of infections as a COVID-19 prevention effort.

Pandemic Travel Precautions: 5 Effective Tips for Safe Travels

03.11.2021 09:00 AM

With the pandemic still going on, many people are suffering from pandemic fatigue and have begun traveling -- making travel precautions essential. Here are 5 tips for safe travel.

CDC Adds Three New Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine; Are These Harmful?

03.08.2021 01:27 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of COVID-19 vaccine side effects, adding three conditions that may occur following the jab.

CDC Shares Zombie Preparedness Tips, Other Materials on Official Website

03.04.2021 05:03 AM

French astrologer Nostradamus predicted that there would be a zombie apocalypse in the year 2021. CDC wants to make sure you’re prepared.

COVID-19 vs. Flu vs. Cold: Experts Point Out Differences Between These Three

11.18.2020 16:00 PM

Symptoms among cold, flu, and COVID-19 overlap. So here's how to determine which you might have.

From Nine to 12: CDC Releases Three “New” COVID-19 Symptoms

06.27.2020 08:24 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their website and added "new" coronavirus symptoms, including nausea, runny nose, and diarrhea.

Surge in Poultry-Related Salmonella Cases: CDC Urges Precautions When Handling Farm Animals

06.24.2020 23:13 PM

The CDC sees an increase in poultry-related cases of salmonella. The agency warns that people take caution when handling backyard farm animals and practice proper hand hygiene to avoid further surges in salmonellosis.

CDC Director Warns A Second Wave of Coronavirus May Happen This Winter As It Coincides With the Flu Season

04.21.2020 23:03 PM

As states consider reopening, CDC warns that a second wave of the virus may be worse in winter because it is likely to coincide with the start of the flu season.

CDC Finds Legionnaires Disease Hide in Plumbing Systems of Hospital, Nursing House

06.08.2017 14:18 PM

This alarming discovery is announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, June 6 regarding the plumbing system in hospitals and nursing houses.

Sudden Infant Death Risks Higher In Some Racial And Ethnic Groups

05.18.2017 13:36 PM

Certain racial and ethnic families are more prone to risks of infants dying suddenly. Studies show that American Indian, Alaska Native, and African-American families face risks of sudden infant deaths.

Sushi Gone Wrong: Parasitic Worm Called ‘Anisakis’ Discovered In Portuguese Man’s Stomach

05.13.2017 19:36 PM

After eating sushi, the stomach of a man from Portugal was discovered to have a parasitic worm sticking onto it.

Acknowledging Major Blunder, The Pentagon Sent Out Anthrax to Labs Across the US

05.28.2015 23:32 PM

In what can only be described as a colossal blunder, 26 Department of Defense (DOD) employees were exposed to live anthrax after the US military shipped samples of the live microbe by accident. Thought in error to be dead samples, they were simply shipped via FedEx.

Pathologist Warns Measles Outbreak Threatens Herd Immunity

05.07.2015 14:21 PM

Gary W. Procop, MD, a fellow of the College of American Pathologists (FCAP), wants the public to better understand the benefits of herd immunity-and to realize that they will not work if too many people refuse to vaccinate.

E-cigarettes Lure the Young Into Tobacco Smoking: Study

12.16.2014 20:18 PM

With the publicity that e-cigarettes are the safer alternative for the more health hazardous tobacco products, more people resort to e-cigarettes (also referred to as e-cigs) and the younger generation have been drawn to the "cooler and hipper" e-cigarettes with their attractive packaging and fruity taste. However, a recent study found that e-cigarette smoking increased the likelihood among youngsters to smoke the nicotine-rich cigarette.

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