Tag: #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

HHS Restructuring Plan Sparks Major Controversy: 10,000 Jobs Cut

The HHS announces major overhaul cutting 10,000 jobs to save $1.8 billion, but faces backlash over potential public health risks.

#health, #publichealth, #HHS, #jobcuts, #restructuring

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years

The US reports 1,288 measles cases in 38 states, spotlighting vaccine hesitancy and public health risks.

#measles, #vaccination, #outbreak, #publichealth

Alarming Decline in U.S. Children's Health Over 17 Years: Study

Study finds significant decline in U.S. children's health over 17 years, urging urgent policy and community action.

#health, #children, #usa, #publichealth, #healthcare

US Health Policy Shake-Up: Kennedy Dismisses Vaccine Advisory Committee

Health Secretary Kennedy overhauls vaccine policy, raising public health concerns globally.

#vaccinepolicy, #publichealth, #robertfkennedyjr

EPA's TCE Ban Faces Legal Challenges and Industrial Implications

The EPA's ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) sparks legal battles and industry shifts while highlighting health versus economic interests.

#epa, #tce, #publichealth, #industrialsafety

Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to Health Department

Trump's 2025 plan for HHS aims at 26.2% budget cuts, sparking debate over public health impact.

#trumpadministration, #healthcuts, #publichealth, #policychange

Researchers Unveil AI System to Revolutionize Public Health Data Monitoring

AI system boosts health data review speed 54x, aiding timely public health interventions.

#health, #ai, #publichealth, #datamonitoring