A 24-year-old’s sudden death devastated his family — and caught the attention of the movement of vaccine opponents.
Category: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air
The pandemic and recent wildfires have shown how unhealthy indoor air can be. But scientific and governmental inertia have slowed the necessary remedies.
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Teenage Vaping Declines This Year, Survey Says
The annual tobacco use survey given to middle and high school students revealed a decrease among older teenagers for the first time in several years.
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Fruit Purée Pouches May Contain Lead, F.D.A. Warns Parents
Children who have had WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches should get a blood test, federal officials said. An investigation found that the purée had “extremely high concentrations of lead.”
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Packaged Onions Sickens 73
Gills Onions recalled packages of diced onions after the company was notified of an investigation. Public health officials said 15 people were treated at hospitals.
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As Covid Infections Rise, Nursing Homes Are Still Waiting for Vaccines
Now that the U.S. government has stepped back from issuing vaccines, long-term care operators have yet to start administering shots to protect one of the most vulnerable populations.
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Covid Vaccines May Roll Out Within Days
The F.D.A. is expected to approve a new round of shots by Pfizer and Moderna as early as Monday to prepare Americans for the fall and winter season when infections usually tick upward.
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Covid Vaccines May Roll Out Within Days
The F.D.A. is expected to approve a new round of shots by Pfizer and Moderna as early as Monday to prepare Americans for the fall and winter season when infections usually tick upward.
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Company Recalls Ice Cream Products Over Listeria Contamination Concerns
Health officials are investigating whether the Soft Serve on the Go brand, produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream, was behind an outbreak of listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
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Antibiotic Shortage Could Fuel Rise in Syphilis Rates
The primary drug used to treat the sexually transmitted infection could be scarce into next year, Pfizer warns.
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E-Cigarette Sales Soared During Pandemic Years
Flavors proliferated and disposable vapes took hold as purchases of vaping devices increased steadily from January 2020 to mid-2022.