Vaccination

CDC urges 'up to date' shots; no 'fully vaccinated' change

U.S. health officials said Wednesday they are not changing the qualifications for being "fully vaccinated" against COVID-19, but they are urging Americans to stay "up to date" on their protection against the virus by getting ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Clinical treatment considerations presented for severe mpox

In a report published in the March 3 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim clinical treatment considerations are presented for severe manifestations of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Free COVID test orders to end on March 8

Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, U.S. health officials announced Tuesday.

Health

Survey shows gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Most people know it isn't safe to smoke or drink alcohol while pregnant, and most know that how well a pregnant person takes care of their health affects the health of their baby. But do they know what vaccines are recommended ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

No increase seen in pediatric hepatitis in the United States

No increase in pediatric hepatitis or adenovirus types 40/41 has been seen recently in the United States, according to research published in the June 14 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Health

Americans are smoking less than ever

The percentage of Americans who are smokers has fallen to an all-time low, now representing just 17.8 percent of the population, a study released Tuesday found.

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