Tag: #publichealth

Shooting Near CDC Headquarters Highlights Rising Threats to Scientific Institutions

A shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta leaves two dead, raising concerns about hostility towards public health institutions.

#cdc, #publichealth, #shooting, #atlanta, #covid19

Hollywood Legend Gene Hackman and Wife Tragic End in Santa Fe

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died in Santa Fe, raising public health concerns and elderly living discussions.

#genehackman, #hantavirus, #publichealth, #santafe

Activists Urge Trump to Oppose Limits on Pesticide Regulation Ahead of Midterms

MAHA activists warn President Trump against supporting EPA regulation limits, citing potential midterm election impacts.

#maha, #pesticides, #trump, #epa, #publichealth

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray gets FDA nod for home use, boosting influenza prevention access.

#FluMist, #FDA, #vaccines, #publichealth, #AstraZeneca

Kenya Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as a Public Health Issue

Kenya becomes the 10th country to eradicate sleeping sickness, marking a major public health victory.

#kenya, #who, #sleepingsickness, #publichealth, #ntds

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan to Integrate Coronavirus Management into Global Health Systems

WHO drafts new plan to transition from emergency responses to sustained public health strategies for coronavirus.

#who, #coronavirus, #publichealth, #pandemic, #strategy

FDA Mandates New Opioid Labeling to Address Long-Term Use Risks

FDA orders new safety labels for opioids, highlighting risks of misuse and addiction after extensive data review.

#fda, #opioids, #health, #addiction, #publichealth

Raw Milk Outbreak in Florida Highlights Public Health Risks

21 infected in Florida raw milk outbreak, sparking health and regulatory concerns over unpasteurized dairy consumption.

#rawmilk, #florida, #healthoutbreak, #publichealth

Federal Vaccine Policy Overhaul Under Kennedy Sparks Concern

Trump admin removes medical societies from vaccine advisory groups, raising health community alarm.

#vaccinepolicy, #healthreform, #Trumpadministration, #publichealth

CDC Excludes External Experts from Vaccine Policy Panels

CDC cuts experts from vaccine advisory panels, sparking health policy concerns amid leadership changes.

#cdc, #vaccine, #publichealth, #policymaking

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates

With 1,288 measles cases nationwide, declining vaccination rates fuel largest outbreak since 2000's elimination.

#measles, #outbreak, #cdc, #vaccination, #publichealth

Massive Heat Dome Engulfs Central and Southeastern U.S., Impacting Over 50 Million Residents

A massive heat dome affects over 50 million in U.S. with record heat; climate change increases frequency and risks.

#weather, #heatdome, #climatechange, #publichealth

US Withdraws from WHO and Rejects Global Health Amendments

US formally rejects WHO's health regulations amendments, citing sovereignty concerns, following withdrawal from WHO earlier this year.

#us, #who, #globalhealth, #publichealth

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with low vaccination rates fueling over 1,300 cases across 39 states and 3 deaths.

#us, #health, #measles, #vaccines, #publichealth

Medical Groups Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Removal from CDC Schedules

Leading medical groups sue HHS Secretary Kennedy for removing COVID-19 vaccines from CDC immunization schedules, citing public health risks.

#health, #vaccines, #lawsuit, #publichealth