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Analysis: U.S. CDC needs a reset requiring more federal support -- think tank report

Thu, 2023-01-19 11:14 — mike kraft
CDC needs a reset requiring support from the federal level, new think tank report finds | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in "a moment of peril" and a "strong, effective, and more accountable" agency is an urgent matter of national security, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic & International Studies' (CSIS) Commission on Strengthening America's Health Security. Carma Hassan CNN

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Wastewater data should become a more mainstream public health tool

Wed, 2023-01-11 17:20 — mike kraft
What's standing in the way of wastewater data becoming a more mainstream public health tool When case counts suggest Covid-19 is in check, the truth is in the toilets. Brittany Trang STAT

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Local health departments working to restore trust as they fight vaccine misinformation

Tue, 2022-12-27 21:04 — FNUOvviyaa
'Misinformation has changed everything:' How one local health department is restoring trust in vaccines Skepticism around Covid vaccines now threatens other public health priorities. How Oklahoma City's new campaign focusing on choice may have helped boost vaccine rates. NBC News

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Roadmap to get back on track to end HIV starts at the community level

Mon, 2022-12-26 17:16 — FNUOvviyaa
Roadmap to get back on track to end HIV starts at the community level Public health interventions are more effective when funded at the community level. dgilliland The Hill

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Millions of Afghan children inoculated against measles, polio in 1st Statewide drive since 2021 transition

Fri, 2022-12-23 22:15 — FNUOvviyaa
Millions of Afghan children inoculated against measles, polio in 1st Statewide drive since 2021 transition Millions of Afghan children have been vaccinated during the first nationwide integrated measles and polio campaign in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in August 2021, the UN health agency said on Thursday. UN News

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Based on the data from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health Expanded Programme on Immunization, the campaign covered 329 districts in all 34 provinces of the country – with 4,341 vaccination teams comprised of four members on each team.

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Biden administration offers to release Tamiflu from Strategic National Stockpile

Thu, 2022-12-22 19:35 — FNUOvviyaa
Biden administration offers to release Tamiflu from Strategic National Stockpile | CNN With an early and severe flu season straining resources, the Biden administration says it will release the prescription antiviral Tamiflu from the Strategic National Stockpile to states and territories that request it. Brenda Goodman CNN
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As post-Thanksgiving COVID hospitalizations spike, Dr. Jha urges people to get new booster

Tue, 2022-12-20 21:38 — FNUOvviyaa
As post-Thanksgiving COVID hospitalizations spike, Dr. Jha urges people to get new booster The White House's COVID-19 coordinator on Sunday said a sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations since Thanksgiving wasn't "totally" surprising -- and he reiterated that holiday gatherings would be safer if people received their updated vaccines. "Why hasn't this been happening?" she asked. YahooNews

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Which prevention measures will help keep viruses at bay this Christmas? Our medical analyst explains

Mon, 2022-12-19 21:06 — FNUOvviyaa
Which prevention measures will help keep viruses at bay this Christmas? Our medical analyst explains | CNN Families all over the world are gathering over Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, these celebrations are taking place during multiple viral surges. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen has tips for managing risk and navigating travel plans. Katia Hetter CNN

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White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes

Thu, 2022-12-15 07:51 — mike kraft
White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes Biden administration announces new efforts to reduce COVID-19 as cases rise after Thanksgiving holiday. Will provide more tests, shots and treatments. Karen Weintraub USA TODAY

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A Chinese landscape architect advocates "sponge cities" to help counter climate change and flooding.

Wed, 2022-11-23 13:54 — mike kraft
As climate warms, a China planner advocates "sponge cities" BEIJING (AP) — To cushion the impact of extreme weather due to climate change, a Chinese landscape architect has been making the case for China and other countries to create so-called “sponge cities.” AP NEWS
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