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CDC firings, including in Kansas City, raise fears about disease outbreak response
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...
Flu activity continues to decline in US, latest CDC data shows
WELL, WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF ONE OF THE WORST FLU SEASONS IN OVER A DECADE, WITH DOCTOR VISITS FOR FLU SYMPTOMS NOW AT A 15 YEAR HIGH. NATIONWIDE, MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE WERE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL ...
KC-area health officials share advice after deadly measles outbreak in Texas
Metro health departments say the outbreak has not reached the Kansas City area but say there are ways to stay safe just in ...
Republican lawmakers look for ways to weaken state judges
Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power of judges. One measure ...
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Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...
Experts emphasize sleep's role in boosting immune system during flu season
The CDC highlights a rise in respiratory illnesses and flu cases. Sleep expert Michelle Drerup advises on sleep hygiene to ...
‘It’s truly gratifying’: Early education scholarships hope to begin closing the gap
“It’s so heartwarming and it’s truly gratifying to see these beautiful young faces and know their parents don’t have the ...
Harsh flu season has health officials worried about brain complications in children
Federal health officials are trying to tell if this year's harsh flu season led to an increase in a rare but dangerous brain ...
15 and Mahomies helping expand access to early childhood education
“The community benefits because the families are able to elevate themselves by being regular attendees at their place of employment, as well as having peace of mind at the early education center that ...
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FDA cancels advisory committee's flu shot meeting amid uncertainty in HHS leadership
The FDA has canceled an advisory committee's meeting on flu shot recommendations, raising concerns amid shifts in leadership ...
FDA cancels March meeting on flu vaccine composition without explanation
The FDA's decision to cancel the March meeting raises questions about flu vaccine guidance for manufacturers this year ...
Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat
A new coronavirus lineage discovered in bats by Wuhan scientists can infect human cells but is not a current public health threat, experts say ...