The leaders all agreed that the pandemic-related school closures were handled incorrectly. House legislators spent this week arguing over the cause of COVID-19 school closures and how best…
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CDC Warns of Fungal Spread in Health Care Facilities
Data from 2020-2021 shows a doubling of Candida auris infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned the public this week of an increase of deadly…
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CDC Announces Funding Opportunities for Overdose Prevention
Officials say the funding will support innovation and expansion of harm-reducing strategies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued two Notices of Funding Opportunities under the Overdose…
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CDC Recommends Screening for Hepatitis B
The agency says those who are infected may not be aware of it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report that states all adults…
Read MoreAsbury Attendees Exposed to Measles
CDC urges doctors to be on alert. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said as many as 20,000 people who attended the revival gathering at Asbury…
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CDC Advisers Vote to Recommend Bavarian Nordic Mpox Vaccine
Unanimous support follows studies showing 66%-83% effectiveness. The panel of outside advisers for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unanimously voted last week to recommend the…
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Education Department Invests in Student Mental Health
Funding will increase access to school-based services for high-need districts. The Department of Education recently announced that $188 million will be awarded to 170 school districts to increase…
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COVID Vaccine Added to Routine Immunization Schedule
CDC says children, adolescents, and adults should get annual immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2023 list of recommended immunizations. The agency includes immunization…
Read MoreCDC promotes HHS LGBTQ Resource for Schools
The voluntary assessment tool published in 2020 by the Department of Health and Human Services was meant to guide schools as they evaluate the health and safety of…
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DOJ Requests Reinstatement of Mask Mandate
The transportation mask mandate was originally struck down due to lack of public comment period. The Justice Department has asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse…
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