Tag: #publichealth

CDC Reinstates 450 Employees Amid Public Outcry Over Layoffs

CDC reinstates 450 employees amid public backlash over health risks, following previous layoffs by the Trump administration.

#cdc, #publichealth, #layoffs, #trumpadministration

CDC Protests Erupt as Employees Demand Resignation of Health Secretary

CDC employees protest against staffing cuts and demand Health Secretary's resignation amid budget reductions.

#cdc, #health, #protests, #budgetcuts, #publichealth

Veolia Settles Flint Water Crisis Lawsuits for $53 Million

Veolia North America agrees to a $53 million settlement in Flint water crisis lawsuits, denying responsibility despite $79.3M total compensation.

#flintwatercrisis, #Veolia, #legalsettlement, #publichealth

Portland Braces for Intense Heat Wave Amid Rising Climate Concerns

Portland faces a significant heat wave with temps possibly exceeding 100°F, highlighting climate adaptation challenges in the Pacific Northwest.

#portland, #heatwave, #climatechange, #publichealth, #oregon

CDC Leadership Crisis and Vaccine Recommendation Controversy

Leadership gaps at CDC and contentious COVID-19 vaccine guidance stir controversy and concern for U.S. public health policy.

#cdc, #covid19, #vaccinerecommendations, #publichealth, #leadershipcrisis

EPA's Deregulation Sparks Health Concerns Amid Environmental Rollbacks

Trump administration's EPA deregulates 30+ environmental rules, potentially increasing deaths by 30,000 annually, sparking public health fears.

#epa, #trumpadministration, #environment, #publichealth, #deregulation

Resurgence of Measles in the U.S.: A Public Health Challenge

Texas reports 742 measles cases amid declining vaccination rates and funding. Innovative monitoring strategies are being implemented.

#measles, #vaccination, #publichealth, #us, #healthcare

Controversial HHS Restructuring by Trump Administration Faces Legal Challenges

Trump's HHS restructuring under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparks legal battles and public health concerns. Critics warn of undermined services.

#trump, #hhs, #restructuring, #publichealth, #lawsuit

New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Emerges, Spreading Across Regions

WHO monitors new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 with increased transmissibility, impacting vaccines and health policies.

#covid19, #who, #vaccines, #publichealth, #pandemic

CDC Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women

CDC drops vaccination advice for healthy children and pregnant women, sparking concern among health experts.

#cdc, #vaccination, #covid19, #publichealth, #policy

Measles Outbreak in Texas Raises Concerns Over Vaccine Hesitancy and Public Health Infrastructure

Texas faces a measles outbreak with 728 cases as nationwide numbers surpass 1,000, stressing the need for vaccination.

#measles, #texas, #vaccination, #publichealth, #outbreak

FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Halts Routine Boosters for Healthy Adults Under 65

FDA ends routine COVID-19 boosters for healthy individuals under 65, emphasizing robust clinical trials for vaccine approval.

#fda, #covid19, #vaccines, #publichealth

U.S. Health Initiative Targets Ultra-Processed Foods and Additives

U.S. to prioritize research on ultra-processed foods and additives amid rising chronic diseases.

#health, #nutrition, #policy, #foods, #publichealth

U.S. Faces Major Measles Outbreak as Cases Surpass 1,000

Measles cases in the U.S. surpass 1,000, highlighting vaccination challenges amid resurgence fears.

#measles, #vaccination, #publichealth, #outbreak, #usnews

Texas Heat Wave Breaks Records, Underscores Climate Change Impacts

Texas faces an early, intense heat wave with record temperatures, highlighting climate change and stressing power grids.

#texas, #heatwave, #climatechange, #energy, #publichealth