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FDA Limits Use of J&J Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine

The FDA limited authorized use of the J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to certain individuals due to risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome.

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CDC: 8 Pediatric Deaths this Flu Season

So far this season, there have been eight pediatric flu-related deaths reported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC Shortens COVID Isolation Period for General Public

The CDC says people with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others.

CDC Advisory Urges More Vaccination by Pregnant Women

by RT Staff | Oct 1, 2021 | General Healthcare, Other Infections | 0

According to CDC data, only 31% of pregnant people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and vaccination rates vary markedly by race and ethnicity.

CDC Creates Forecasting Center on Infectious Diseases

by RT Staff | Aug 19, 2021 | General Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Public Health | 0

The CDC will launch a new center designed to advance the use of forecasting and outbreak analytics in public health decision making.

Study: Effects of Masking and Distance on Aerosol Exposure

by RT Staff | Jul 30, 2021 | Disorders & Diseases | 0

Researchers measured how effectively masks blocked the number of aerosol particles from a masked source.

The Return of the Common Cold

by RT Staff | Jul 27, 2021 | Other Infections | 0

A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses are on the rise.

Over 200 People May Have Been Exposed to Monkeypox in the US

by RT Staff | Jul 26, 2021 | Infectious Diseases | 0

The CDC is monitoring more than 200 people for potential exposure to monkeypox after an individual who contracted the disease in Nigeria arrived at a Texas airport.