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Alert – Diphtheria in the Philippines
Several regions in the Philippines are reporting an increased number of diphtheria cases. Read the original notice at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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CDC’s Disease Detectives Give First-Hand Accounts from the Front Lines of Public Health
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference April 24-27, 2023 in Atlanta. The event will feature 97 presentations on…
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CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, allows older adults and immunocompromised adults to get second dose of the updated vaccine
Following FDA regulatory action, CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from…
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Alert – Malaria in Costa Rica
There is currently an outbreak of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the province of Limón, Costa Rica. There is also malaria transmission in Alajuela Province. Read the original notice at Centers…
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Level 1 – Dengue in the Americas
Dengue is a risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to the…
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NIOSH Launches the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer to Understand and Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), are pleased to launch the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer online enrollment…
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Level 2 – Malaria in Costa Rica
There is currently an outbreak of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the province of Limón, Costa Rica. There is also malaria transmission in Alajuela Province. Read the original notice at Centers…
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Level 1 – Dengue in Asia and the Pacific Islands
Dengue is a risk in many parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to Asia and the Pacific…
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U.S. STI Epidemic Showed No Signs of Slowing in 2021 – Cases Continued to Escalate
Reported cases of the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis all increased between 2020 and 2021 – reaching a total of more than 2.5 million reported cases –…
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Watch – Global Measles
Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles. Read the original notice at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)