Universal Masking Recommendations Dropped in Healthcare Settings Except for Areas With High COVID-19 Transmissions, CDC Reports

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.28.2022 01:22 AM

The CDC has dropped its universal masking recommendation for healthcare settings. It said though that there are some exceptions. Read to know more information.

Monkeypox Antiviral Drug: What is Tecovirimat's Role in the Virus’ Mutation?

09.16.2022 09:00 AM

Health experts said mutation could enable the monkeypox virus to turn resistant to an antiviral drug that’s being used for its treatment. Read to know more.

Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Child Swimming in Nebraska River, CDC Says

08.22.2022 20:39 PM

Read on to know how a brain-eating-amoeba killed a child after swimming in Nebraska River. Federal health officials verified last week that a Nebraska child who had recently swam in a river close to Omaha in Nebraska died from a rare ailment brought on by a brain-eating amoeba.

Monkeypox and COVID-19 Vaccine: Is There a Link Between the Two? Here’s What Experts Tell Us

08.11.2022 12:50 PM

Based on studies, the claim that monkeypox is a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine is false. Read to find out what the experts say about such a claim.

Arkansas Confirms Its First Monkeypox Case; US to Roll Out Nearly 300,000 Vaccines to People Eligible for Vaccination

07.05.2022 23:33 PM

Monkeypox virus was detected for the first time in the state of Arkansas, health officials announced on Tuesday. Read the article to know the country's vaccination strategy.

Anthony Fauci Receives Second Paxlovid Course After Experiencing COVID-19 Rebound From Taking Antiviral Drug From Pfizer

06.29.2022 22:47 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci says his symptoms are worse than his initial illness and is now taking a second course of Paxlovi, an antiviral drug from Pfizer, after experiencing a COVID -19 rebound. Read the article to know the full details.

COVID-19 Vaccine: US Administration Announces Possible Inoculation for 5-Year-Old Kids and Below This June

06.10.2022 09:00 AM

The White House announced children five years old and below may possibly get vaccinated this month. Read and find out when the kids’ inoculation is happening.

Organic Strawberries: Is There a Link Between These Fruits and Possible Outbreak of Hepatitis A in the US, Canada? FDA, CDC Investigate

05.30.2022 08:30 AM

In a statement, the FDA said it is investigating a link between the Hepatitis A outbreak and organic strawberries in the US and Canada. Read to know more.

Smallpox Vaccines Might Work Against Monkeypox Outbreaks; 100 Million Doses Stashed by the US Available to Use

05.24.2022 10:30 AM

The US is ready to control outbreaks of the surging monkeypox disease, and smallpox vaccines might help to ease cases. Read more about the solutions against the monkeypox disease available in the country today.

People Previously Infected with COVID-19 Less Likely to be Reinfected with the Virus, Providence Study Reveals

04.21.2022 08:00 AM

A study showed that people with previous COVID-19 infection are protected from reinfection from the same virus. Find out what natural immunity offers here.

Did CDC Intentionally Delay Release of Information on COVID-19 Animal-to-Human Transmission?

04.07.2022 14:12 PM

Government papers reveal that confirmation of COVID-19 animal-to-human transmission was delayed by CDC. Read more about the content of the documents here.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: New Study Reveals This Strain is Less Severe Than Delta in Children Aged 4 Years Old and Below

04.04.2022 10:30 AM

A new study showed that the Omicron variant is less severe in children aged four years old and below compared to the Delta variant. Learn more about it here.

People in Pennsylvania Warned Not to Go Near Escapee Monkeys Who Are Part of a 'Mysterious Experiment'

01.26.2022 10:56 AM

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokesperson recently announced via email that the three lab monkeys that escaped in Pennsylvania after that truck that carried them crashed were recaptured on Saturday evening and later killed.

Why Does Omicron Spread Faster Than Other COVID-19 Variants? Here is the Answer

01.20.2022 06:10 AM

Studies reveal why COVID-19 omicron variant spreads faster that its predecessors. Omicron had been infecting thousands of people in many countries every day.

Breastfeeding Mothers Cannot Transmit COVID-19 Through Breast Milk; Moms Can Continue Nourishing Infants Amid Pandemic Says WHO, CDC

01.19.2022 03:22 AM

A comprehensive study led by UCLA revealed that breastfeeding is safe and can not transmit COVID-19 to children. CDC and WHO recommends to continue on feeding infants with breast milk amidst the pandemic.

54-Year-Old Vegan Man Begged For Vaccine Before He Died After Rejecting It When He Learned It Underwent Animal Testing

11.29.2021 20:15 PM

Glynn Steel, the man who recently died due to COVID-19 "begged for a vaccine" before he went on life support, although at the time, it was already too late to inoculate him, his wife Emma said in a news report.

CDC Warns About Washing Your Thanksgiving Turkey; Here's How to Prepare Food Correctly

11.23.2021 22:58 PM

To minimize food contamination, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends avoiding washing or rinsing a turkey before cooking.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Children: 5-11-Year-Old Kids Can Now Get Their Shot; What Do Parents Need to Know?

11.08.2021 23:53 PM

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer for kids aged five to 11 years old, the moment most parents have been looking forward to.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: White House Announces Rollout of Pfizer Jab Developed for 5-11-Year-Olds Once Approved by FDA, CDC

10.21.2021 02:10 AM

Children aged five to 11 years old will very soon receive their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine after the White House announced yesterday that it is all set to roll out COVID-19 vaccines quickly.

Social Media Posts Claiming Adverse Reaction From COVID-19 Vaccines Among Teens Reported to VAERS; No Proven Cause Presented

10.01.2021 04:24 AM

Social media sites have claimed that the CDC issued information telling teens who received COVID-19 vaccines to have more deaths, disabilities, and hospital admissions than those who received all FDA-approved vaccines this year.

Delta Variant: Does the Role of Vitamins Help With Protection Against This COVID-19 Strain?

09.17.2021 10:59 AM

The Delta variant of COVID-19 has been spread all over the United States, giving everyone reasons for finding the best approach, including taking vitamins, to prevent the highly-transmitted strain of the virus from progressing.