Articles about Public Health
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Latest Measles Patient Went to La County Restaurant While Infectious: Officials
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a person diagnosed with measles visited a local restaurant while infectious, adding to the ongoing outbreak in the area. The individual, who has not been named, may have exposed others to the highly contagious virus, which can cau...
Flu Infections Rebound Across the United States Amid New Outbreaks
The CDC has reported a significant increase in flu cases across the United States, with the majority of these cases attributed to the H3N2 strain. This strain, which was previously thought to be on the decline, has seen a resurgence in recent weeks, leading health officials to sound the alarm. New O...
Measles Outbreak Spreads at Arizona Ice Facility
A case of measles has been confirmed at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Arizona, raising concerns about public health and potential outbreaks among detainees and staff. According to a report by CNN, the case was confirmed on Friday, February 2, at the Eloy Detention Center i...
Peter H. Duesberg, 89, Renowned Biologist Turned H.i.v. Denialist, Dies
Peter H. Duesberg, a German-American biologist, made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology during his illustrious career. However, his later years were marked by a divergence from the scientific consensus on HIV, which he disputed as the primary cause of AIDS. The Rise of HIV D...
Adult with Measles Visits High School in Clark County
The outbreak of measles in Washington state continues to spread, with the latest incident involving an adult with measles visiting a high school in Clark County. According to health officials, the infected individual visited the high school on multiple occasions while suffering from the highly conta...
Heart Disease Fatalities Drop but Are Still Leading Cause of Death in the Us: Report
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease fatalities have decreased in the United States, but it remains the leading cause of death in the country. Decline in Heart Disease Fatalities The CDC report, released this week, shows that there was a...
Measles Case Found in Clackamas County; 3rd Reported by Oregon Health Officials This Week
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a new case of measles in Clackamas County, Oregon. This brings the total number of reported cases in the state to three, with the first two cases reported in Multnomah County. Measles Outbreak Response Efforts The Oregon Health Autho...
Race Is on to Quell Wa Measles Outbreak
The Washington state Department of Health has declared a public health emergency in response to a growing measles outbreak that has resulted in over 70 reported cases across the state. Mass Vaccination Efforts Underway Health officials are working to contain the spread of the disease by distributing...
Us Mixed Messaging on Flu Shots Alarms Experts: ‘children Should Not Be Dying’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come under fire for its handling of flu shot messaging, with some experts accusing the agency of sending out mixed signals that may have contributed to a rise in preventable flu-related deaths. Flawed Messaging Confuses Parents and Children...