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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming

Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it's still too risky.

Apr 5, 2020

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What should you do if you test positive for COVID-19? Here's the latest guidance

As health experts learn more about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines, guidance for individuals who test positive for the disease has evolved.

Jan 11, 2022

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Medications

Experts: Underuse of COVID-19 drug Paxlovid shortchanging patients

Ira Katz bustles at his pharmacy in Atlanta's Little Five Points neighborhood this cough season, serving patients who need medicine for respiratory viruses like COVID-19. He dispenses occasional packages of Paxlovid, a drug ...

Dec 30, 2022

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Medications

Switching antiepileptic drugs could increase risk of seizures

The substitution of brand-name antiepileptic drugs with cheaper generic equivalents has been an ongoing point of contention among doctors, federal officials and people with epilepsy.

Feb 17, 2012

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

21 deaths now linked to listeria in cantaloupe

(AP) -- Federal health authorities say a nationwide outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe is now responsible for 21 deaths and the number may continue to grow.

Oct 7, 2011

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

U.S. monkeypox cases now at 21, two strains identified

The number of known U.S. monkeypox cases has increased to 21 in 11 states, federal health officials announced Friday.

Jun 3, 2022

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Vaccination

Panel votes to add COVID shots to recommended vaccinations

COVID-19 shots should be added to the lists of recommended vaccinations for kids and adults, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts said Thursday.

Oct 20, 2022

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Vaccination

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11

Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization ...

Oct 20, 2021

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Man who got smallpox vaccine passes milder infection to sex partner

(HealthDay)—A man recently vaccinated for smallpox under a U.S. Defense Department program passed a milder, related form of the disease on to a man he had sex with, and that man then passed it on to yet another man, federal ...

Feb 28, 2013

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