What Are Booster Shots? US FDA Set to Discuss Pfizer's Application for a COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose

Medicine & Technology Sep 13, 2021

Pfizer and Moderna were given authorization last month to give booster shots for those immunocompromised individuals, but the US health regulators are also now planning to approve a COVID-19 third dose for everyone given the high breakthrough cases.

CDC Urges Pregnant Women To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Aug 12, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its recommendations on Wednesday, urging pregnant women to be vaccinated.

Can Fully Vaccinated People Spread Virus? Here's What CDC Claims

Aug 01, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that fully vaccinated persons are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection with the Delta variant and can spread the disease as easily as those who have not been vaccinated.

Mask-Wearing Again? Dr. Fauci Advises Fully Vaccinated People to Do So, For Protection Against Delta Variant

Jul 07, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly not sold on the implementation of new mask policies just yet, especially that the United States has done well with vaccinations.

COVID-19 Prevention: Is Cleaning Indoor Air Effective in Fending Off Virus Spread?

May 19, 2021

Along with school and business reopening are mask mandates dropped for fully vaccinated people. Now, some people ask how to attract customers and students while still avoiding the spread of infections as a COVID-19 prevention effort.

Pandemic Travel Precautions: 5 Effective Tips for Safe Travels

Mar 11, 2021

With the pandemic still going on, many people are suffering from pandemic fatigue and have begun traveling -- making travel precautions essential. Here are 5 tips for safe travel.

CDC Updates List of COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

Mar 08, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of COVID-19 vaccine side effects, adding three conditions that may occur following the jab.

Did CDC Just Update Its Zombie Preparedness Section?

Mar 04, 2021

French astrologer Nostradamus predicted that there would be a zombie apocalypse in the year 2021. CDC wants to make sure you’re prepared.

COVID-19 vs. Flu vs. Cold: Experts Point Out Differences Between These Three

Nov 18, 2020

Symptoms among cold, flu, and COVID-19 overlap. So here's how to determine which you might have.

From Nine to 12: CDC Releases Three “New” COVID-19 Symptoms

Jun 27, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their website and added "new" coronavirus symptoms, including nausea, runny nose, and diarrhea.

Surge in Poultry-Related Salmonella Cases: CDC Urges Precautions When Handling Farm Animals

Jun 24, 2020

The CDC sees an increase in poultry-related cases of salmonella. The agency warns that people take caution when handling backyard farm animals and practice proper hand hygiene to avoid further surges in salmonellosis.

CDC Director Warns A Second Wave of Coronavirus May Happen This Winter As It Coincides With the Flu Season

Apr 21, 2020

As states consider reopening, CDC warns that a second wave of the virus may be worse in winter because it is likely to coincide with the start of the flu season.

CDC Finds Legionnaires Disease Hide in Plumbing Systems of Hospital, Nursing House

Jun 08, 2017

This alarming discovery is announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, June 6 regarding the plumbing system in hospitals and nursing houses.

Sudden Infant Death Risks Higher In Some Racial And Ethnic Groups

May 18, 2017

Certain racial and ethnic families are more prone to risks of infants dying suddenly.

Sushi Gone Wrong: Parasitic Worm Called ‘Anisakis’ Discovered In Portuguese Man’s Stomach

May 13, 2017

After eating sushi, the stomach of a man from Portugal was discovered to have a parasitic worm sticking onto it.