The agency is offering resources to help residents prepare for emergencies that may arise from severe storms. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a reminder to Southeastern residents,…
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EPA Proposes Delay for Emissions Compliance Deadlines
Agency seeks additional time for automakers to meet federal emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed delaying compliance deadlines for certain federal…
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State Department Provides Update on Ebola Response
The department spokesperson said that the first priority is the protection of Americans and the homeland, but that the U.S. is providing preventative resources to the affected countries.…
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Risk of Hantavirus to American Public “Very Low,” According to CDC
The State Department is coordinating the response to directly contact passengers. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Acting Director of the Centers…
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CDC Surveillance Program Reaches One Million Voluntary Participants
Traveler-based genomic monitoring strengthens early detection of health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million…
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HHS and CDC Assist South Carolina with Measles Outbreak
The outbreak has spread more quickly and has a higher number of infected than Texas did last year. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing…
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CDC Panel to Review Aluminum Salts Used in Vaccines
A concern for childhood health risks brings the issue to the forefront. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel will review the use of aluminum salts…
Read MoreHHS Deploys 70 Public Health Officers to Tribal Communities
Federal officials will staff tribal health care through the Indian Health Service. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mobilized 70 public health service officers from the…
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Vaccine Advisory Committee Raises Age Recommendation for MMRV Vaccine
The panel opts for separating the chicken pox vaccination to reduce possible seizures in toddlers. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the vaccine advisory panel for the…
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FDA Advocates for Child-Resistant Packaging for Nicotine Pouches
The agency issued an advisory to consumers and a request to manufacturers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued cautions and recommendations on preventing children from accessing…
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