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“Monkeypox” to Receive a New Name After Scientists Say It’s Offensive

The World Health Organization has announced that “Monkeypox” will be renamed due to it being a discriminatory term. This piece of news comes after a group of researchers first demanded for the viral illness to be referred to using a…

June 18, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The CDC Issues Amusing Guidance for How Sexually Active People Must Behave If They Have Monkeypox

We get it: not even an infection with monkeypox can ruin your love for the chosen one. If you contracted the infection and you still can’t stay away from your life partner, you might be interested in what the CDC…

June 17, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Number of Hepatitis Cases in Children is Growing at a Concerning Rate

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, together with other medical organizations around the world are continuing their investigation of a mysterious outburst of hepatitis cases in children. The number of infections has currently…

May 13, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies? – Here’s How You Can Tell the Difference!

Allergy season is upon us and it just so happens to coincide with yet another rise in COVID-19 cases nationwide, which is why people may have an even harder time differentiating between the symptoms. That being said, here’s how you…

April 18, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

CDC Data Shows that the Flu Vaccine Was Practically Useless this Past Season

According to new CDC data, the flu vaccine was only 16 per cent effective against the most common strain of the virus this past winter. However, the case numbers have still remained unusually low so there is no need to…

March 13, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

New CDC Study Shows that Eating Disorders Have Doubled During the Pandemic among Teenage Girls

According to a study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during the pandemic, emergency room visits among young teenage girls for eating disorders have doubled! This concerning situation seems to be directly linked to the overall pandemic…

February 28, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

FDA Authorizes New Antibody Treatment for Covid 19

It’s been revealed that the FDA is authorizing new covid treatment. Check out the latest reports below. On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized a new monoclonal antibody therapy that appears to work against the omicron variant of…

February 14, 2022 ·by Rada Mateescu· 0

CDC Study Confirms that the COVID-19 Booster Shot Significantly Reduces the Risk of Hospitalization for Immunocompromised Adults!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated, earlier this week, that booster shots of the anti-COVID vaccines have indeed been able to significantly reduce the risk of immunocompromised people ending up hospitalized because of a severe infection with…

January 30, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The Omicron Variant Drives the COVID-19 Death Toll Higher Than Delta in the U.S.!

The highly contagious omicron variant has been taking over the world and the US is no exception, the number of deaths caused by COVID being higher than when the previous strain, delta, was dominant. Not only that but it appears…

January 30, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Opens up about Omicron’s Misleading “Mild” Nature

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stated that while the COVID-19 omicron strain seems to cause less severe disease, just labeling the variant as “milder” than the ones preceding it does not…

January 29, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The COVID-19 Booster Shot – Here Are the Side Effects You Might Experience!

While Omicron has pretty much taken over as the dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus, it’s managed to do that in a really short period of time, which is why there is a lot we still don’t know about it!…

January 16, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Predicts When and How the Pandemic Will End!

It may be hard to imagine at this point, but CDC Director Rochelle Walensky is hopeful that we will, one day, return to a world without masks. It has been going on for almost two years and Dr. Rochelle Walensky…

December 12, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The CDC Encourages the Use of HIV Prevention Medication in New Guidelines

An HIV cure is yet to be achieved, but in the last few years, a lot has been done to prevent and manage HIV and AIDS more and more. As a step forward, the CDC is planning on expanding access…

December 9, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 1

Here Are 5 Things The CDC Wants You To Know About Vaccinating Your Child Against COVID-19!

As you might know by now, the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children between the ages of 5 and 11 after only being available to those who are 12+ for the longest time. With that being said, while the…

November 28, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The COVID-19 Booster Shot – Here’s What You Should Expect If You’re Worried About Side Effects Plus Tips On How To Cope With Them!

You might be concerned about the possible side effects of getting the booster shot but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no reason to worry. This is because, apparently, when compared to the original inoculation,…

November 25, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The CDC Adds Important European Countries to Very High Risk Level of COVID Infection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is once again warning against travel to certain European countries, labeling them as “Covid-19 Very High” in the Level 4 category. The State Department of the US is also backing up the…

November 23, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

CDC Studies Show Significant Increase In Stillbirth Risk For Pregnant COVID-19 Patients

According to a couple of new CDC reports, the delta variant is especially dangerous to pregnant women as it apparently increases their risk of stillbirth or even death during childbirth. The research is based on reports from medical specialists all…

November 22, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The CDC Shares Tips For Parents – Here’s What To Do Before Vaccinating Your Kids!

Now that vaccines are also available for kids under the age of 12, there are some things parents who are preparing their young ones for the jab should know before they go get it. That being said, the Centers for…

November 10, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The CDC Releases New Data Claiming Vaccine Protection Is Stronger Than Natural Immunity

According to some new data released by the CDC, the COVID-19 vaccine is able to generate stronger protection against the virus than natural immunity. As part of a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report that examined over 7,000 people hospitalized for…

October 31, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5 to 11

Pfizer has submitted data from clinical trials involving lower doses of its Covid-19 vaccine and children aged 5 to 11. Because the clinical trials were successful and vaccinated children had a robust immune response, the pharmaceutical company sent the results…

October 27, 2021 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Thinking About Getting a Different Covid-19 Vaccine for Your Booster Shot?

The world has been dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic for over 20 months. Since the first Covid-19 vaccine has been granted emergency authorization, there are many more things we know now about mixing and matching vaccine doses and some side…

October 27, 2021 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

CDC Decision: Mental Health Disorders Connected To Higher Risk Of Severe COVID-19

According to the CDC, prior research is showing that individuals with mental health disorders are more vulnerable to COVID-19. However, that was not listed in the CDC’s initial risk groups for the virus. As per the CDC, earlier exploration is…

October 24, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Here’s What The CDC Advises People To Do Before The Holidays To Keep COVID-19 At Bay

The holidays are just around the corner, and we are still in the middle of a pandemic, which is why our usual winter vacations and gatherings will have to suffer some changes for our safety and safety of everyone else…

October 19, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The Final CDC Holiday Guidelines Have Been Released

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a guiding document on Friday to celebrate the holiday season and preserve the health of these people and noted that during holidays various relatives and friends, including people of different…

October 17, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Here’s What Can Put An End To The COVID-19 Pandemic According To CDC Director

It feels like we’ve been waiting for a really long time for the pandemic to become a thing of the past but judging by all the updated data, we are not even close to putting an end to this chapter…

October 11, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

These Are the Most Common Pfizer Booster Side Effects According to the CDC

As more and more people are preparing for the third booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine, the CDC released data regarding the possible side effects of the booster. The good news is that the common reactions are mild and not…

October 4, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

New COVID-19 Guidelines Say You Should Get A Fan If You’re Having An Indoor Party This Holiday Season!

The holidays are approaching, so it makes sense that you might want to celebrate them with your friends and families, be it Halloween or Thanksgiving, or both! However, if you are still unvaccinated for the COVID-19 virus, the U.S. Centers…

October 4, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Former FDA Chief Blames the CDC for Hindering Pandemic Response

Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA Commissioner, has written a new book called “Uncontrolled Spread,” where he explains some interesting stuff regarding the ongoing COVID pandemic. He also blames the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for not moving fast…

September 17, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

New Study Reassures Pregnant Women that COVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Increase Their Risks of Miscarrying

This new study is here to assure pregnant women who may be hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine that it is completely safe for their babies! According to research on data from Bloomington-based HealthPartners and other big hospitals all around…

September 9, 2021 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Six New Destinations Land in the “Very High” COVID-19 Risk List of the CDC

Regardless of how much many of us like to travel, engaging in such an action during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t exactly a good idea. Some countries pose a higher risk of coronavirus infection than others, which is why the Centers…

August 24, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

There’s “Very High” COVID-19 Risk in Four Destinations, Says the CDC

If you were planning to travel somewhere this summer, you should first take into account what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to say. The government agency raises awareness for travelling to destinations that carry the “Level…

August 17, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

There are Roughly Two Times More New COVID-19 Vaccinations in the US

Officials and many people had been complaining about those who are reluctant when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. While we’re not here to condemn anyone, those who were disappointed about the population’s negative perception now have reasons to be more…

August 11, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0