A recent hiring decision has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy. David Geier, known for his anti-vaccine stance and lack of medical credentials, has been brought on board by the Department of Health and Human Services. His role? A data analyst for a study that aims to revisit the debunked link between vaccines and autism. This move comes despite overwhelming evi...
The government has decided to take back $11. 4 billion in COVID-19 funds from local health departments. This money was meant to help with testing, vaccines, and health projects. The decision was made because officials believe the pandemic is over. However, this move has sparked some debate. Some people think it's a good idea to stop spending money on a pandemic that'...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a big deal, with a headquarters in Atlanta and a massive budget of over 9 billion dollars. It's been around for nearly 80 years, starting with a mission to stop malaria and growing into a global leader in health information and disease prevention. The CDC is getting a new boss. President Trump has chosen Susan ...
Measles is making a comeback in Texas, with 309 cases reported in just two months. This number has already surpassed the total cases reported across the entire United States last year. The majority of these cases are among individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown. This raises serious questions about the effectiveness of current ...
A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is currently in the hospital, but details about their health condition remain...
Texas is dealing with a significant measles outbreak, with 92 confirmed cases. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, with 90 cases reported in that region alone. This is a concerning trend, as most of the infected individuals are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. The situation is particularly alarming because measles is highly contag...
Imagine walking into a restaurant, expecting a delicious meal, but instead finding a place that's more like a health hazard. That's what happened at Cousin's Burgers in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The health department shut it down after a series of inspections revealed some serious issues. The health department found that the owners didn't know much about f...
Wyoming has seen its first human case of bird flu. The patient is an older woman from Platte County. She is currently in a hospital out of state. This is the third hospitalization in the United States related to H5N1. The state health officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist, says there is no need for widespread alarm. The woman had underlying health issues and was likely exposed...
In the heart of southeast Wyoming, an elderly woman is currently battling bird flu, also known as Type A H5N1 influenza. This marks the first time a human case has been confirmed in the state. The woman, who resides in Platte County, is believed to have caught the virus from an infected flock of birds at her home. She is currently hospitalized in another state due to...
The wild weather patterns are really causing headaches for everyone but families with young children and new moms are even more in trouble. In addition to the usual health care concerns, they are stuck in a crisis. It is becoming increasingly difficult to help them in the midst of chaos. In Australia, maternal and child health nurses play a major role in helping n...