16 h. ago Health officials urge beachgoers to avoid ocean water at L.A. County beaches after rain

Health officials urge beachgoers to avoid ocean water at L.A. County beaches after rain  Los Angeles Times

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56 h. ago State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks'

A Florida bill would ban paper straws after Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives contain dangerous chemicals.

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3 d. ago World's most contagious virus detected at two major US airports amid holiday traffic

A case of measles was detected at Newark airport in New Jersey during holiday travel — and at Logan in Boston. Health officials urge travelers to contact healthcare providers as needed.

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4 d. ago California health officials unveil draft staffing rules for psychiatric hospitals in response to Chronicle investigation

California health officials unveil draft staffing rules for psychiatric hospitals in response to Chronicle investigation  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 d. ago Asking Eric: Trying to make inroads with a large friend group as an adult has me feeling insecure

Asking Eric: Trying to make inroads with a large friend group as an adult has me feeling insecure  Anchorage Daily News

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9 d. ago Officials warn about possible measles exposures in Boston and Westborough

A visitor with measles flew into Logan Airport in Boston on Dec. 11 and stayed overnight at a hotel in Westborough, officials said. The post Officials warn about possible measles exposures in Boston and Westborough appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Boston health officials issue warning amid 114% spike in flu cases

The city’s flu surge is happening about a month earlier this year, health officials said. The post Boston health officials issue warning amid 114% spike in flu cases appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Health officials confirm mpox in Anchorage adult who traveled out of state

Health officials confirm mpox in Anchorage adult who traveled out of state  Anchorage Daily News

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1 week ago Potential data breach at Fairbanks health clinic, officials say

Potential data breach at Fairbanks health clinic, officials say  KTVF Fairbanks

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1 week ago Health Officials Warn of ‘Toilet Rats’ Following Washington Flooding

Health Officials Warn of ‘Toilet Rats’ Following Washington Flooding  Newsweek

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1 week ago Toilet rats? Washington health officials warn of possible rodents in sewer systems after floods

Toilet rats? Washington health officials warn of possible rodents in sewer systems after floods  NBC News

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2 w. ago R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s

The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”

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2 w. ago Health officials warn of possible rats in toilets after heavy rain, flooding

Health officials warn of possible rats in toilets after heavy rain, flooding  KOMO

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2 w. ago Norovirus cases increase in Los Angeles County: Health officials

Norovirus cases increase in Los Angeles County: Health officials  ABC News

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2 w. ago Norovirus cases increase in Los Angeles County, health officials say

Norovirus cases are likely rising in Los Angeles, wastewater data shared by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health shows.

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2 w. ago Child confirmed as Connecticut’s first measles case in 4 years

The child, who is under the age of 10 and unvaccinated, recently traveled internationally, health officials said. The post Child confirmed as Connecticut’s first measles case in 4 years appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Hundreds quarantined due to measles outbreak in southern state, officials say

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3 w. ago RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Pondering a National Men’s Health Initiative

At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men’s access to hormones.

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3 w. ago Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.

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3 w. ago Major measles outbreak leads to hundreds quarantined in US county, officials say

A South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 111 cases in Spartanburg County, with 254 quarantined. Health officials urge vaccination as the best way to prevent spread.

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