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Pertussis Cases Surging in the United States
While vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough, vaccination rates in children have fallen
FDA: Listeria Concerns Prompt Broccoli Recall at Walmart Stores
The affected bags are past their 'best by' date but may still be in freezers; no illnesses have been reported
Confidence in Vaccines Both Steady and Rising in U.S. Adults
Increases seen in acceptance for new respiratory syncytial virus vaccines
Biden Signs HEARTS Act to Boost CPR, AED Training in Schools
The law will provide training and equipment for U.S. schools
U.S. Seeing Sharp Rise in Norovirus Cases This December
Norovirus outbreaks have surged this winter, with 91 cases reported in early December
FDA Elevates Costco Egg Recall to Class 1 Over Salmonella Risk
Agency elevated its recall of certain Costco eggs to class 1 due to severe Salmonella risks
Psychologists ID Financial, Administrative Barriers to Accepting Insurance
American Psychological Association says these barriers ultimately harm patients
Rates of Substance Use Down for Teens in the United States
2024 levels generally holding at pandemic-level lows across substances
Tecovirimat No Aid for Time to Lesion Resolution With Mpox
Additionally, interim analysis shows that the antiviral is safe but has no effect on pain among adults with mild-to-moderate clade II mpox
Frito-Lay Recalls Lay’s Chips Due to Milk Allergy Concerns
No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported so far