Tag: #publichealth

Activists Urge Trump to Oppose Limits on Pesticide Regulation Ahead of Midterms

MAHA activists warn President Trump against supporting EPA regulation limits, citing potential midterm election impacts.

#maha, #pesticides, #trump, #epa, #publichealth

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray gets FDA nod for home use, boosting influenza prevention access.

#FluMist, #FDA, #vaccines, #publichealth, #AstraZeneca

Kenya Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as a Public Health Issue

Kenya becomes the 10th country to eradicate sleeping sickness, marking a major public health victory.

#kenya, #who, #sleepingsickness, #publichealth, #ntds

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan to Integrate Coronavirus Management into Global Health Systems

WHO drafts new plan to transition from emergency responses to sustained public health strategies for coronavirus.

#who, #coronavirus, #publichealth, #pandemic, #strategy

FDA Mandates New Opioid Labeling to Address Long-Term Use Risks

FDA orders new safety labels for opioids, highlighting risks of misuse and addiction after extensive data review.

#fda, #opioids, #health, #addiction, #publichealth

Raw Milk Outbreak in Florida Highlights Public Health Risks

21 infected in Florida raw milk outbreak, sparking health and regulatory concerns over unpasteurized dairy consumption.

#rawmilk, #florida, #healthoutbreak, #publichealth

Federal Vaccine Policy Overhaul Under Kennedy Sparks Concern

Trump admin removes medical societies from vaccine advisory groups, raising health community alarm.

#vaccinepolicy, #healthreform, #Trumpadministration, #publichealth

CDC Excludes External Experts from Vaccine Policy Panels

CDC cuts experts from vaccine advisory panels, sparking health policy concerns amid leadership changes.

#cdc, #vaccine, #publichealth, #policymaking

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates

With 1,288 measles cases nationwide, declining vaccination rates fuel largest outbreak since 2000's elimination.

#measles, #outbreak, #cdc, #vaccination, #publichealth

Massive Heat Dome Engulfs Central and Southeastern U.S., Impacting Over 50 Million Residents

A massive heat dome affects over 50 million in U.S. with record heat; climate change increases frequency and risks.

#weather, #heatdome, #climatechange, #publichealth

US Withdraws from WHO and Rejects Global Health Amendments

US formally rejects WHO's health regulations amendments, citing sovereignty concerns, following withdrawal from WHO earlier this year.

#us, #who, #globalhealth, #publichealth

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with low vaccination rates fueling over 1,300 cases across 39 states and 3 deaths.

#us, #health, #measles, #vaccines, #publichealth

Medical Groups Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Removal from CDC Schedules

Leading medical groups sue HHS Secretary Kennedy for removing COVID-19 vaccines from CDC immunization schedules, citing public health risks.

#health, #vaccines, #lawsuit, #publichealth

HHS Restructuring Plan Sparks Major Controversy: 10,000 Jobs Cut

The HHS announces major overhaul cutting 10,000 jobs to save $1.8 billion, but faces backlash over potential public health risks.

#health, #publichealth, #HHS, #jobcuts, #restructuring

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years

The US reports 1,288 measles cases in 38 states, spotlighting vaccine hesitancy and public health risks.

#measles, #vaccination, #outbreak, #publichealth