3 d. ago Man fatally shot, police sergeant injured during standoff in Mass. town

Shots were fired as police attempted to conduct a wellness check on a man who had made a call to the FBI that “sparked mental health concerns,” officials said. The post Man fatally shot, police sergeant injured during standoff in Mass. town appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago WA flu cases are on the rise, many of them kids, as CDC changes vaccine recommendations

WA flu cases are on the rise, many of them kids, as CDC changes vaccine recommendations  The Seattle Times

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4 d. ago White House Unveils Reformed Dietary Guidelines Through 2030: 'Today the Lies Stop'

Top White House health officials announced reformed dietary guidelines for Americans through 2030 on Wednesday, promoting a diet rich in protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The post White House Unveils Reformed Dietary Guidelines Through 2030: ‘Today the Lies Stop’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago What to Know About the Vaccines Cut From C.D.C. Recommendations

Federal health officials upended the immunization schedule for American children this week. These are the diseases affected.

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5 d. ago Measles cases confirmed at four major US airports across country amid peak holiday travel

Health officials confirmed measles exposure at four major airports as the CDC reported over 2,000 cases nationwide this year, prompting urgent public advisories.

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6 d. ago U.S. health officials reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children

U.S. health officials have announced major changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of diseases children are routinely protected against from 17 to 11.

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6 d. ago Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule.

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6 d. ago RFK Jr. Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children

Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Health Officials Warn of ‘Toilet Rats’ Following Washington Flooding

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

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3 w. 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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3 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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3 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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