Tag: CDC
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5 U.S. States See Rise in Measles Cases as Vaccination Rates Decline
Measles Outbreaks Across the U.S. Signal a Widening Challenge A string of measles outbreaks across five states underscores a troubling trend: vaccination rates are dipping, and the highly contagious virus is finding new footholds in communities where immunization coverage is uneven. The latest figures show clusters of confirmed cases in Utah, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, and…
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Measles Outbreaks Rise Across Five U.S. States as Vaccination Rates Decline
Measles Outbreaks Grow Even as Vaccination Efforts Face Backlash Measles, once declared eliminated in the United States two decades ago, is re-emerging in multiple states as vaccination coverage dips. Health officials report outbreaks across Utah, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, and South Carolina, with hundreds of students placed under quarantine amid ongoing transmission. The latest data underscore…
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Measles Outbreaks Across the U.S.: Why Vaccination Gaps Are Driving Transmission
The U.S. Faces a Growing Measles Challenge Measles, once declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, is making a troubling resurgence. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show 1,563 confirmed cases this year, the highest annual total in more than three decades. Experts caution that the real figure could…
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Measles Outbreaks Rise Across the U.S. as Vaccination Falls
Measles cases climb nationwide as outbreaks spread Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, continues to spread across the United States even as one major outbreak in Texas is declared over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,563 cases this year, the highest annual total in more than three decades. Public…
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Measles Outbreaks Surge Across the U.S.: Why Vaccination Remains Vital
Overview: A Nationwide Challenge Measles, one of the most contagious diseases known to humanity, has resurfaced across the United States, with the CDC reporting 1,563 confirmed cases this year — the highest annual total in more than three decades. Experts caution that the true number could be higher, underscoring how quickly the disease can spread…
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CDC Updates Immunization Guidelines: Informed Consent Returns and Varicella as a Standalone Shot
Overview: A Shift Toward Individual Decision-Making The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its adult and child immunization schedules, moving away from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations toward a model that emphasizes individual decision-making. The agency now encourages shared clinical decision making and asks patients and parents to discuss risks and benefits…
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CDC Updates Immunization Guidelines: ‘Informed Consent Is Back’ and New Standalone Varicella Vaccine
CDC Reframes COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new immunization schedules that move away from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations toward a model emphasizing individual decision-making. The change signals a shift in how public health guidance is communicated to clinicians and the public, with the agency urging healthcare…
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CDC Updates Immunization Guidelines: Informed Consent Returns as COVID-19 Strategy Shifts
Overview: A Shift Toward Individual-Based Decisions The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated immunization schedules that mark a pivot from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations to a framework emphasizing informed, individual-based decision-making. In a move described by health officials as returning autonomy to clinicians and patients, the 2025 updates place emphasis…
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Diabetes Eye Exams Save Vision: Why 60% Skip Dilated Checks
The Eye Health Gap in Diabetes Diabetes significantly raises the risk of serious eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Yet many people with diabetes do not receive the annual, dilated eye examinations that can preserve vision. An ongoing concern in the United States is whether patients are consistently engaging in the eye care…
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Are Diabetics Skipping Eye Exams That Protect Sight? New Findings
Diabetes and the risk to your eyes In the United States, roughly one in ten adults with diabetes will develop eye diseases that threaten vision. Regular eye care complements diet and exercise in protecting ocular health, yet many patients overlook this essential safeguard. The study behind the findings A collaboration between the CDC and Wills…