New York City declared the Harlem Legionnaires' disease outbreak over on Friday. The outbreak, starting in late July, resulted in 114 infections and 7 deaths, with 90 people hospitalized. Health officials identified two cooling towers with matching bacteria, and remediation efforts are complete. No new cases have...
Flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is surging in the US, particularly in Louisiana. Two recent deaths were linked to consuming raw oysters contaminated with the bacteria. Louisiana has seen 22 cases and 4 deaths this year, exceeding the usual average. Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to the increased...
A study suggests that common painkillers ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) may increase the risk of deadly bacterial infections. Lab experiments showed these drugs, when used alone or together, made bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. While the research was conducted in a lab, scientists warn about regular painkiller...
A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled Country Eggs LLC eggs has sickened 95 people across the US, with 73 cases in California. The recalled eggs, sold under various brand names, were distributed in California and Nevada between June 16 and July 9. Eighteen people were hospitalized, but no...
Six people in Louisiana have died and 34 have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, this year. The bacteria, which thrives in brackish water, is contracted through eating contaminated shellfish or swimming with open wounds. The recent deaths resulted from eating oysters harvested in Louisiana and...
The CDC is facing a major shakeup with the firing of Director Susan Monarez less than a month into her role. Four other top officials also resigned. This follows a recent shooting on the CDC campus and comes at a turbulent time for the agency. The departures leave...
New COVID-19 vaccines are approved, but only for people 65 and older or younger individuals with health conditions increasing their COVID-19 risk. This change, driven by a shift in the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, creates uncertainty. Pharmacies in some states may not offer the shots due to legal...
Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC director, is being unexpectedly removed from her position. This comes after a shooting at the Atlanta campus on August 8th, which killed a police officer and deeply impacted already low staff morale due to recent budget cuts. The agency is now without a leader...
COVID-19 cases are rising again in California, driven by the new 'Stratus' subvariant. This summer surge, while less severe than previous peaks, is concerning health officials. Factors contributing to the increase include summer travel, indoor gatherings, waning immunity, and viral mutations. While the pandemic emergency is over,...
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