Florida Surgeon General Defies CDC Guidance Amid School Measles Outbreak
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Amid an outbreak of measles at a Florida elementary school, the state's surgeon...
No Increase Seen in HPV Vaccination Coverage From 2019 to 2022
Higher coverage seen for lesbian, gay, bisexual, other sexual orientation versus heterosexual women; for gay, bisexual, other versus heterosexual men
Jill Biden Announces $100 Million for Research on Women’s Health
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY. Feb. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding to...
Percentage of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections Up Since September 2023
Decrease seen in percentage of M. pneumoniae-related diagnoses during pandemic period, followed by postpandemic increase
Birth Month Linked to Timing of Influenza Vaccination in Young Children
Children born in October were most likely to be vaccinated in October and least likely to have influenza diagnosis
Incidence of Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Increased Significantly After COVID-19 Infection
Increased risk seen for fatigue and chronic fatigue, with hazard ratios of 1.68 and 4.32 compared with non-COVID-19 controls
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where...
WHO Reports 79% Increase in Measles Cases Worldwide
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Measles cases around the globe have climbed 79%, with over 300,000 cases reported...
10 Sickened by E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk Cheese
Officials say 10 people have been sickened and four hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported
CDC May Recommend COVID Boosters for Some This Spring
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is weighing whether to recommend...
