CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri

September 6, 2024 — CDC has confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) reported by the state of Missouri. The case was identified through that state’s seasonal flu surveillance system. The specimen was forwarded to CDC for confirmatory testing per usual protocols and confirmed yesterday. An investigation into the potential exposure..

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More illnesses and deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products

A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24.html Key Points: Since the last update on August 8, 2024, 14 more illnesses have been reported bringing the total to 57. All 57 people have been hospitalized and 8 deaths have now been reported. The 5..

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Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced more than $568 million in funding to improve maternal health, building on the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to reducing the nation’s high maternal mortality rate through the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency..

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CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing Salmonella illnesses again in young kids

A CDC investigation notice regarding multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/turtles-08-24/index.html Key Points: CDC has received 51 reports of Salmonella illness from 21 states linked to contact with small turtles (shells less than 4 inches long). Forty-eight percent of people have been hospitalized (23 out of 48). No deaths have been reported…

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Transcripción de la teleconferencia del informe de Signos Vitales: El Programa Vacunas para Niños celebra 30 años proporcionando vacunas que salvan la vida a niños y sin costo

Moderadora 00:00 Brittany, bienvenida y gracias a todos ustedes por unirse en este momento. Quisiera informarles a todos los participantes que sus líneas se han puesto en modo de escucha solamente hasta la sesión de preguntas y respuestas de la llamada de hoy. La llamada de hoy también se está grabando. Si alguien tiene alguna..

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