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Eliminating hepatitis by 2030: HHS releases new strategic plan
The United States “is currently facing unprecedented hepatitis A outbreaks, while progress in preventing hepatitis B has stalled, and hepatitis C...
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Pressure builds on CDC to prioritize both diabetes types for vaccine
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VA Ramps up Vaccinations as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Facilities nationwide seeing surges in new cases and hospitalizations as rates in veterans and VA employees mirror national trends.
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New dietary guidelines omit recommended cuts to sugar, alcohol intake
The guidelines omit a recommendation from the advisory committee’s ...
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FDA gives guidance on allergy, pregnancy concerns for Pfizer COVID vaccine
The FDA is going to be monitoring side effects such as allergic reactions very closely.
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CDC panel recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and over
ACIP panelists said clinicians need more guidance on whether to use the vaccine in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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Biden chooses California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head HHS
Although his public health experience is limited, he served on the Congressional Ways and Means Committee overseeing health-related issues.
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CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine time to 10 or 7 days, with conditions
The residual risk is approximately 1%, with an upper limit of 10%, when people quarantine for 10 days. .
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CDC panel delves into priorities for COVID vaccine distribution
Commentary
How mental health care would look under a Trump vs. Biden administration
Three critical issues are key to understanding which candidate would best lead the mental health recovery, said Dr. Nina Vasan, Victor C. Agbafe,...