Consumer News: Scam warning amid baby formula shortage, health officials investigating spread of monkeypox
Consumer News: Scam warning amid baby formula shortage, health officials investigating spread of monkeypox
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Going outside this weekend? Make sure you stay hydrated
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 500 people die each year from heat related illness.
Health officials investigating spread of monkeypox around the world
The CDC is working with Massachusetts health officials to investigate a case of monkeypox. It’s a disease that is popping up in several countries that don’t normally see this type of illness, including here in the U.S.
CDC advisory panel greenlights booster shots for children ages 5 to 11
By Arielle Mitropoulos and Cheyenne Haslett
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory committee has given the green light for Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots to be given to children ages 5 to 11 years old, paving the way for parents to get their children boosted as early as Friday morning.
CDC vaccine advisors to vote on COVID-19 boosters for kids ages 5-11
Vaccine advisers with the CDC are set to vote today on COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11.
Nearly every state estimated to see rise in COVID cases, hospitalizations
The CDC releases its forecast on COVID cases, hospitalizations and says every state can expect to see a jump over the next two weeks
Preventing illness during National Lyme Awareness Month
As we get ready for summer and all the outdoor activities, be on the lookout for ticks. The CDC estimates nearly half a million Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme Disease every year.
CDC encourages domestic travelers to take a COVID-19 test before their trip
Previous recommendations suggested tests only for those who did not have up to date COVID-19 vaccinations.
CDC launching new disease forecasting center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new disease forecasting center to tell you when to watch out for emerging viruses, based on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC: Vaccination rates among kindergarteners dropping
According to the agency, the rate of children vaccinated against common diseases like measles, whooping cough and chicken pox dropped below 94%.
