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3 warnings and 2 advisories in effect for 29 regions in the area

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3 warnings and 2 advisories in effect for 29 regions in the area

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2 hours ago

CDC says multi-state salmonella outbreak that hospitalized 3 is linked to flour

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned people not to eat raw cookie dough while the investigation continues.

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19 hours ago

Laundress fabric conditioners recalled over cancer risk

Safety regulators say the products could contain ethylene oxide, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and eye and skin burns.

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1 day ago

U.S. at risk of mpox surge even worse than last year, CDC modelers warn

Most jurisdictions have low levels of vaccination coverage, the CDC says.

cbsnews.com
1 day ago

Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows

For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more more survive, often with terrible injuries.

2 days ago

Democrats reintroduce gun safety legislation immediately following Nashville school shooting

Democratic lawmakers have renewed an effort to fund research at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that would track gun violence and study firearm safety following the Nashville school shooting.

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3 days ago

Virginia sees 392 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 2,762 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,300,168 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

Fear to conversation: How organizations are working to shatter stigma on sexual health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 2.5 million cases of STDs in 2021. Health experts continue their focus on outreach in both metropolitan and rural areas.

Should you wash ground beef? Expert weighs in on the viral cooking method

Do you wash your ground beef? A registered dietician weighs in on this viral trend that exists on TikTok where viewers are wondering if they have been cooking beef wrong.

foxnews.com

Eye drop bacterial contamination 'could have happened anywhere' โ€” here's how to protect against it

Dr. James Kelly of Kelly Vision Center in New York appeared on "Fox & Friends Weekend" to discuss recent cases of eye drops tainted with drug-resistant bacteria โ€” and how to stay safe.

foxnews.com

Autism rates in kids on the rise, especially among minorities: CDC

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said autism is on the rise, with the developmental disability being diagnosed more in minority children than White children.

foxnews.com

The deadly superbug CDC is warning everyone about

The deadly superbug CDC is warning everyone about has two ways it can affect your body. Fungus might sound similar to TV show, but itโ€™s not โ€˜The Last of Us.โ€™

foxnews.com

As a deadly fungus spreads across the country, is Illinois prepared?

A deadly fungus known as Candida auris is spreading across the United States. But health experts and doctors say that the multidrug-resistant yeast does not normally affect healthy people.

chicagotribune.com

Drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops costs fire captain sight in one eye

The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria โ€” Pseudomonas aeruginosa โ€” which has infected 68 people in 16 states.

cbsnews.com

CDC focused on developing DEI training amid peak school shutdowns, documents show

CDC leadership was focused on internal equity trainings in March 2021 while Americans waited to hear when their kids would be back in the classroom, new records show.

foxnews.com

More than 10 different brands of eye drops recalled

The eye drops were contaminated with an antibiotic-resistant form of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an aggressive bacterium, according to the CDC.

news.yahoo.com

Frightening new fungus 'candida auris': What is it? Who is susceptible?

Medical and health care experts in New York weighed in on the rise in cases of the potentially deadly fungus candida auris, which is typically found in hospital settings and long-term care facilities.

foxnews.com

Contaminated eye drops linked to deaths, vision loss

At least eight people have gone blind and four people have had their eyeballs surgically removed, the CDC said.

news.yahoo.com

The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness

Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have caused death and illness in 68 patients across the U.S., the CDC says. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops like EzriCare Artificial Tears.

npr.org

Virginia sees 410 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 2,738 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,297,406 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

California ranks No. 2 in cases of potentially deadly fungus during pandemic, CDC says

Candida auris, a potentially deadly fungus that is resistant to drug therapy, is spreading rapidly across the U.S., the CDC said.

latimes.com

Rapidly spreading fungus already in 28 states presents โ€˜urgentโ€™ threat, CDC warns

Candida auris, or C. auris, is so concerning because it is often resistant to anti-fungal drugs, making it hard to treat infections. It can also be hard to identify with standard lab tests, making it even more difficult to treat properly and early.

news.yahoo.com

Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic

U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it.

CDC says cases of lethal fungus tripled in recent years

Cases of a deadly fungus, Candida aurist, have tripled in the U.S. in the past few years, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.

foxnews.com

The potentially deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading quickly in the U.S.

Cases of the fungus in which it did not respond to antifungal medicine tripled in 2021. It can be deadly, but does not seem to have adverse effects on healthy people.

npr.org

CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat in hospitals

Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.

cbsnews.com

Sick With Something That Isn't COVID-19 or the Flu? Here's What It Might Be

Here's what it might be.

news.yahoo.com

What is Babesiosis? A rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the Northeast

Lyme Disease isn't the only tick-driven illness that residents of the northeast should worry about. The CDC says cases of Babesiosis, which can cause flu-like symptoms, are on the rise in 8 states.

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People in 8 states should be aware of the signs of yet another tick-borne disease as cases rise, CDC says

Babesiosis effects can range from a mild illness with no symptoms to people getting severely sick with multi-organ failure.

news.yahoo.com

Death, blindness and eyeballs removed after US eyedrops recall

Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US.

bbc.co.uk

'Silent pandemic' warning from WHO: Bacteria killing too many people due to antimicrobial resistance

There aren't enough new antibiotics in the pipeline, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning, to deal with deadly pathogens; "antibiotic resistance" is a big concern in medicine today.

foxnews.com

Pregnancy-related deaths in US surged during pandemic

Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States surged during the pandemic. UN agnecies reported that a spike in maternal mortality rates occurred in all parts of the world in 2020.

foxnews.com

Virginia sees 323 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 2,717 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,294,668 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

Maternal deaths in the U.S. spiked in 2021, CDC reports

After years of high rates, the country hit a new high during the pandemic, far exceeding rates in other developed nations. Black women are at especially high risk.

npr.org

CDC magnified spike in sexual violence against girls in news release

The agency acknowledged to The Fact Checker that it rounded figures to give a misleading presentation.

washingtonpost.com

The Surprising Truth About Seasonal Depression

That weโ€™re all sad in winter is a common refrain, but some researchers are questioning the seasonโ€™s psychological effects.

theatlantic.com

CDC, FDA warn Florida surgeon general over his COVID-19 vaccine guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention โ€” as well as the Food and Drug Administration โ€” have published a joint letter denouncing Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.

foxnews.com

Rand Paul blasts Fauci after freeze-out allegations: a โ€˜factโ€™ Fauci โ€˜convincedโ€™ scientists to change minds

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., blasted Dr. Anthony Fauci after the latter disputed allegations of freezing out a former CDC director from a conference call on the origins of COVID-19.

foxnews.com

Fauci Responds to Ex-CDC Directorโ€™s โ€˜Disturbingโ€™ Lab-Leak Suppression Accusation

Anthony Fauci on Thursday forcefully denied suppressing the lab-leak theory in the early days of the pandemic.

news.yahoo.com

Virginia sees 587 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 4,511 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,291,951 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

U.S. to end COVID-19 testing requirement on travelers from China

The rule had been imposed two months ago as China ended its "zero COVID" policies.

cbsnews.com

A quarter of Americans distrust CDC recommendations, survey finds

Doctors scored highest in the survey, with more than half of respondents saying they trust physicians "a great deal."

cbsnews.com

CDC issues measles alert after confirmed case at Asbury revival in Kentucky

The CDC issued a health alert stating that a person with measles attended a large religious event in Kentucky last month, potentially exposing an estimated 20,000 people.

foxnews.com

Florida residents warned about tap water after man dies from brain-eating amoeba

The 200,000 residents of Charlotte County, Florida are being advised to use tap water cautiously and avoid it from entering their noses after a man died from a brain-eating amoeba.

foxnews.com

Infant's death tied to contaminated breast pump, CDC says

Federal health officials are warning parents of newborns to sterilize equipment used for both bottle- and breast-feeding.

cbsnews.com

Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water

A south Florida man died Feb. 20 after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating infection, from using tap water to rinse his sinuses. His case was the first in the U.S. this year.

foxnews.com

Here's why American men die younger than women on average and how to fix it

American women, on average, lived to age 79 in 2021, while men lived to about 73, according to CDC data.

cnbc.com

Virginia sees 745 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 5,234 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,287,440 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

JD Vance, Sherrod Brown demand EPA, CDC start health screenings in East Palestine after train derailment

Ohio's GOP and Democratic senators want CDC and EPA to conduct health screenings of residents to establish a "medical baseline" to track health outcomes due to the train derailment.

foxnews.com

Former CDC director: People will come to realize COVID-19 came from a lab

Former CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield gives his take on theories that COVID-19 came from the Wuhan lab on "The Story."

foxnews.com

CDC warns about drug-resistant stomach bug deemed "serious public health threat"

Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.

cbsnews.com

CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug's spread

CDC officials issued a warning to health care providers this week about an uptick nationwide in bacterial infections of "extensively drug-resistant" shigellosis.

foxnews.com

FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID

The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter home test that can detect both influenza A and B as well as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

foxnews.com

CDC advisory group finds insufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster a year

A working committee for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found insufficient evidence to recommend more than one yearly COVID-19 booster.

foxnews.com

Explainer: H5N1 Bird Flu in Mammals Sparks Fear of Virus Spreading to Humans

An avian influenza โ€” bird flu โ€” outbreak with the H5N1 strain that began in 2020 has hit record levels, affecting millions of animals. As the virus mutates genetically and spreads geographically, the normal ebb and flow of infection has given way to a persistently elevated level in wild birds. They are spreading the highly contagious pathogen to domesticated poultry and a rising number of mammals, including badgers, bears, ferrets, pigs and raccoons โ€” as well as a handful of people. Though the v

washingtonpost.com

Explainer: H5N1 Bird Flu in Mammals Sparks Fears of Virus Spreading Among Humans

An avian influenza โ€” bird flu โ€” outbreak with the H5N1 strain that began in 2020 has hit record levels, affecting millions of animals. As the virus mutates genetically and spreads geographically, the normal ebb and flow of infection has given way to a persistently elevated level in wild birds. They are spreading the highly contagious pathogen to domesticated poultry and a rising number of mammals, including badgers, bears, ferrets, pigs and raccoons โ€” as well as a handful of people. Though the v

washingtonpost.com

Why Bird Flu in Mammals Sparks Fear of the Virus Spreading in Humans

An avian influenza โ€” bird flu โ€” outbreak with the H5N1 strain that began in 2020 has hit record levels, affecting millions of animals. As the virus mutates genetically and spreads geographically, the normal ebb and flow of infection has given way to a persistently elevated level in wild birds. They are spreading the highly contagious pathogen to domesticated poultry and a rising number of mammals, including badgers, bears, ferrets, pigs and raccoons โ€” as well as a handful of people. Though the v

washingtonpost.com

Flu vaccine was 68% effective at preventing hospitalization in children, but less protective for seniors this season

The effectiveness of flu vaccines can vary widely season to season depending on how well the strains included in the shots are matched to circulating viruses.

cnbc.com

Virginia sees 613 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 5,850 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,282,206 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks

Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants. Here's how to identify and prevent them.

npr.org

Virginia sees 992 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 7,350 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,276,356 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

Virginia sees 1,216 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 8,210 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,269,006 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

Virginia sees 1,304 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 9,754 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,260,796 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

Virginia sees 1,589 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 10,611 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,251,042 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

January recognized as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Doctors use the month to talk about the importance of getting a pap smear and getting vaccinate against HPV.

US kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows

Vaccination rates for U.S. kindergarteners are down again, and federal officials are launching a new campaign to try to bring them up.

Virginia sees 2,135 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, 16,009 new cases in the last week

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,229,877 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers

As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants.

Consumer Reports: How to safely heat your home this winter

With colder weather here, weโ€™re working for you to share some safer heating alternatives.

Final tally: Nearly 107,000 US overdose deaths last year

Nearly 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year.

Flu season ramps up ahead of holidays

Schools in our region have been impacted already, and others have closed because of many student and staff illnesses.

Gov. Youngkin: Decision to vaccinate children against COVID-19 up to the parents

Governor Youngkin is responding to a new recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines.

CDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreads

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region.

Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linked

A federally funded study has found a possible link between aluminum in some childhood vaccines and persistent asthma, but experts say the study has several shortcomings.

VDH expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility, aligns with CDC criteria

The monkeypox vaccine will now be offered to more people in Virginia.

WHO again considers declaring monkeypox a global emergency

The World Health Organization is convening its emergency committee to consider for the second time within weeks whether the expanding outbreak of monkeypox should be declared a global crisis.

Debunking monkeypox misinformation: What it is, what itโ€™s not

As of Tuesday afternoon, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,972 cases of monkeypox across 44 states.

COVID vaccines for kids under 6 now available

The decision came after a unanimous vote from the CDC vaccine advisors on Saturday. Since then, the FDA authorized emergency use of the vaccine.

VDH responds to CDC recommendation of COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, clearing the way for vaccinations to begin soon.

Localities in the Roanoke Valley considered high COVID-19 transmission areas by CDC

On Thursday, the CDC updated its COVID-19 Transmission Tracker and elevated some localities in the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts.

โ€˜Drugs are just taking overโ€™: Virginia sees 65% increase in fatal overdoses in 2020

A new CDC study shows that drug overdoses and poisonings were the third leading cause of death for children and teenagers ages one to 19 in 2020, jumping 83.6 percent from the year before.

Guns now leading cause of death for Virginia children, teenagers in 2020

Losing a loved one is a goodbye no one wants to say, especially not a parent.

CDC to extend travel mask mandate for two weeks to monitor uptick in COVID-19 cases

The CDC is set to extend the travel mask mandate for two weeks to monitor the uptick in COVID-19 cases.

Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her spokesman says.

Do I still need to wear a mask on a plane?

After the last couple years of living through a global pandemic, it seems as though most of us are itching to get in some good travel time.

Virginia down to 17% of its cities and counties at a high COVID-19 Community Level

Across Virginia, the number of people living in areas where the CDC would recommend masking indoors continues to decrease.

โ€˜Get a colonoscopyโ€™: LewisGale doctor emphasizes the importance of colon cancer screenings

Colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths, according to the CDC.

Masks, proof of vaccination will no longer be required at the Jefferson Center starting March 11

The Jefferson Center is easing up on its COVID-19 policies following changes to CDC guidelines.

Hereโ€™s why the CDC saying Roanoke County has a high COVID-19 Community Level isnโ€™t the whole story

Across Virginia, 62 of the 133 cities and counties changed levels.

New CDC masking guidance still has 48% of Virginia cities and counties wearing masks indoors

While new CDC guidance lifts masking guidance for many Americans, the vast majority of those in Southwest and Central Virginia are still being advised to wear masks while inside public places.

CDC warns against travel to Mexico, Singapore and 127 more countries due to high COVID-19 risk

As the pandemic persists, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have added a dozen countries to a list of locations with the highest level of risk associated with COVID-19.

Ballad Health will allow asymptomatic COVID-positive staff to work due to staffing shortage

Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and arenโ€™t showing any symptoms will still be allowed work at Ballad Health, WCYB reports.

VDH responds to Roanoke County School Boardโ€™s vote to make masks optional in the classroom

An unexpected work session vote Tuesday by the Roanoke County School Board to get rid of the school-wide mask mandate if and when Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin reverses the current public health order.

Former CDC director weighs in on COVID-19 guidance before students return to school

As the omicron variant spreads across the united states, the former director of the CDC is laying out guidance for parents with children returning to school.

NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive

The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10.

Health experts hope COVID-19 boosters, kid doses will prevent holiday case surge

Health leaders, like Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District spokesperson, Christie Wills are hopeful the expansion of eligibility for booster shots will help prevent a COVID case surge during the holiday season.

Central Shenandoah Health District offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

Following the CDCโ€™s approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, options for where kids can get the vaccine are expanding in our region.

VDH hopes 65% of kids ages 5-11 will get newly approved COVID-19 vaccine

Children aged 5-11 can now get a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC gave the final approval Tuesday night.

Nearly 400,000 Virginians received a booster for the COVID-19 vaccine so far

Nearly 2.2 million people nationwide are now eligible to receive COVID booster shots after the CDC authorized extra doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnsonโ€™s vaccines Thursday night.

CDC recommends masks for trick-or-treaters and avoiding indoor gatherings this Halloween

This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highly recommends trick-or-treating outside in small groups and avoiding crowded indoor Halloween parties.

Boy dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found at Texas splash pad

A child has died after being infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba that was found at a Texas splash pad he had visited, and a review discovered lapses in water-quality testing at several parks, officials said Monday.

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