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Level 1 – Chikungunya in Paraguay
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Paraguay. Most cases have been reported in the Asunción metropolitan area. Mosquitos spread the virus that causes chikungunya. Read the original notice at…
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New Funding Announced to Evaluate Exposure to Environmental Hazards
The ATSDR Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) cooperative agreement program will award $13.95 million to fund 30 state health departments to evaluate past and present…
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Increased Use of Telehealth Services and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk for Fatal Overdose
The expanded availability of opioid use disorder-related telehealth services and medications during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a lowered likelihood of fatal drug overdose among Medicare beneficiaries, according to…
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Alert – Marburg in Equatorial Guinea
On February 13, 2023, Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Confirmed cases have been reported in multiple provinces. Read the original notice at Centers for Disease Control…
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Autism Prevalence Higher, According to Data from 11 ADDM Communities
One in 36 (2.8%) 8-year-old children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to an analysis published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Read the…
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TB is Still Here – New CDC Data Show U.S. Cases Increased Again in 2022
Preliminary TB data released by CDC ahead of World TB Day show that the number of U.S. TB disease cases increased 5% in 2022 to 8,300 cases. CDC is calling…
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Level 2 – Global Polio
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Read the original notice at Centers for Disease Control…
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CDC Acquires 465-Acre Site in Mace, West Virginia for Research Facility
CDC, along with the General Services Administration, today announced the acquisition of a site in Mace, West Virginia for a new facility that will focus on the mining industry and…
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Watch – Marburg in Tanzania
On March 21, 2023, Tanzania declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Confirmed cases have been reported in the Kagera Region. Read the original notice at Centers for Disease Control…
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Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities
Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities in 2020-2021, according to data from the…