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DHEC offers free HIV testing during “PrEP Awareness Week”

This week is the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s third annual “PrEP Awareness Week. “DHEC finds the pre-exposure prophylaxis pill known as PrEP to be highly effective for the prevention of contracting HIV. “If taken as prescribed either as a pill once a day or as an injectable that you receive every 2 months, PrEP can reduce your chances of acquiring HIV by up to 99 percent,” says Robinson.

Septemeber 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day

The day is used to raise awareness about the disease and it's impact on not only the patient but also their family, friends and caregivers.

The day is used to raise awareness about the disease and it’s impact on not only the patient but also their family, friends and caregivers.

CDC: E.Coli outbreak linked to HelloFresh ground beef

The Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) announced an E. coli outbreak after six people were hospitalized and seven people became sick due to eating ground beef included in HelloFresh meal kits.

The Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) announced an E. coli outbreak after six people were hospitalized and seven people became sick due to eating ground beef included in HelloFresh meal kits.

Outbreak of E. coli reported in six states

The CDC says 97 illnesses have been reported in six states as a result of an e-coli outbreak linked to Wendy's restaurants.

The CDC says 97 illnesses have been reported in six states as a result of an E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s restaurants.

CDC approves new Pfizer booster shots

Pfizer says the first doses of its Covid-19 booster have already been shipped to 62 locations across the United States.

Pfizer says the first doses of its Covid-19 booster have already been shipped to 62 locations across the United States.

New CDC Guidelines on COVID-19

Health officials easing recommendations for unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus

ABC NEWS–Now to the latest on COVID-19 and the new guidelines released by the CDC this week. Health officials easing recommendations for unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus. ABC’s Reena Roy has the details. Categories: National News, News Tags: CDC, covid-19 vaccine