The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today it issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory (CDCHAN-00504) to inform clinicians and public health officials of an increase in global and U.S. measles cases.
The U.S. CDC recently republished a global Watch-Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions, Travel Health Notice, identifying measles outbreaks in 46 countries.
U.S. CDC Issued Health Advisory Regarding Global and Local Measles Cases
$39 to $1 ROI Realized When Deploying Tuberculosis Screening and Prevention
As World Tuberculosis Day approaches on March 24, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) released an investment case for tuberculosis (TB) screening and preventive treatment.
This year's World Tuberculosis Day is commemorated under the theme 'Yes! We can end TB', conveying a message of hope.
In 2023, the WHO's Director-General announced plans to establish a new TB Vaccine Accelerator Council to encourage proactive strategies.
Next Season's Flu Shots Will Be Different
In the United States, influenza is a significant health concern each year, affecting millions of people and leading to hospitalization and death for many.
Flu vaccines have been recommended for over five decades and have been proven to lower the risk of flu and its severe complications in those who receive it.
The composition of U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually in time for newer flu vaccines to be manufactured each year.
Next Season's Flu Shots Will Be Different
In the United States, influenza is a significant health concern each year, affecting millions of people and leading to hospitalization and death for many.
Flu vaccines have been recommended for over five decades and have been proven to lower the risk of flu and its severe complications in those who receive it.
The composition of U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually in time for newer flu vaccines to be manufactured each year.