VIRGINIA DECLARES STATEWIDE OUTBREAK OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE: 'RARE BUT SERIOUS' The invasive strain that is causing most of the cases — serogroup Y ST-1466 — primarily affects adults between ages 30 and 60 (65% of cases), the CDC said in its report. Also affected are Black o...
EzriCare says it's "not aware of any testing that definitively links" the outbreak to its artificial tears, but it's stopped distribution and sale of the eye drops and is contacting customers. Global Pharma, which manufactures the product, says it's recalling it and "fully cooperating with ...
CDC Warns of Counterfeit Opioid Poisoning OutbreakDa Hee HanPharmD
It also follows acluster of infectionsin the Chicago area from mpox, formerly called monkeypox, many in fully vaccinated residents. While none were hospitalized, potentially thanks to their two doses, authorities are now investigating a range of potential explanations for the breakthrough cases. "...
Nonprofit Group Warns of Increasing Number of Overdose Deaths October 2, 2023The Center Square A nonprofit organization’s analysis of government data estimates drug overdose deaths increased 1.7% in 2023 to reach a new record high. The CDC estimates that more than 111,000 Americans died from a...
Accordingto the CDC, the states of Colorado and Virginia are currently grappling with an official outbreak. Signs of Potential Bacterial Infection Spencer Platt/Getty Images Accordingto the DOH, infected individuals experience symptoms that mirror other virus-borne illnesses like the flu; such as heada...
Accordingto the CDC, the states of Colorado and Virginia are currently grappling with an official outbreak. Signs of Potential Bacterial Infection Spencer Platt/Getty Images Accordingto the DOH, infected individuals experience symptoms that mirror other virus-borne illnesses like the flu; such as heada...
The CDCl, the United States health protection agency, has issued an alert of a possible Listeria outbreak linked to the consumption of mushrooms.
At least 28 people have been hospitalized and two have died in a multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to deli meat, U.S. health officials warned.
Shots also are recommended for people at higher risk, like those in a place where an outbreak is occurring or those with HIV infection or certain other health conditions. -Zoe Christen Jones and The Associated Press contributed to this report....