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March 3, 2024

Health's weekend read includes kidney donations, cancer prevention, measles vaccinations and more

This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, including key insights on COVID and autoimmune treatments.

March 2, 2024

My in-laws died from COVID in 2020. Are we ready for the next pandemic? It's time for answers

If another pandemic hit New York and the US, would we have any idea how to handle it? We've got to start learning from the 2020 COVID catastrophe.

March 1, 2024

Measles vaccinations given in '70s and '80s may have worn off by now, doctor warns

Amid the current measles outbreak in Florida, some doctors are warning that those who got vaccinated in the 70s or 80s may not be fully protected today.

March 1, 2024

Pennsylvania court drops injunction against Amish farmer who suffered from police raid

A court in Pennsylvania dropped an injunction against an Amish farmer, who suffered a police raid last month, but blocked them from selling raw milk.

March 1, 2024

CDC drops its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

It is no longer necessary to isolate for five days after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a Friday statement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

February 29, 2024

CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over

Older adults in the U.S. should get another COVID-19 booster shot even if they received one in the fall, according to guidance from the CDC. Two doctors react.

February 29, 2024

Our broken border is a public health emergency. Here’s how to fix it

The broken border discussion often ignores the public health emergency. Illegal immigrants are crossing without documented vaccinations and are causing a spike in diseases.

February 28, 2024

US numbers indicate flu shots are performing acceptably against virus

Estimates early for the 2023-24 flu season show that the vaccine is doing a fair job in preventing adults from falling sick enough to require a doctor's visit.

February 28, 2024

Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

Amid ongoing measles outbreaks at Florida schools, the state’s Department of Health released an updated statement on Wednesday, warning of "misinformation" from media reports.

February 28, 2024

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

A 10th case of measles has been reported in Florida, with many of them at one elementary school in Broward County. Health officials are sounding the alarm on vaccinations.