Rates of recurring food insecurity more than doubled, rates of chronic food insecurity more than tripled from 1999-2003 to 2015-2019
Loss in Everyday Functioning Reported by Veterans During Pandemic
44.9 percent of veterans with COVID-19 infection, 35.3 percent without reported that they could do less than before pandemic
Changes Seen in Mortality Patterns Among Hispanic Groups in Pandemic
Two-year cumulative age- and sex-adjusted mortality risks varied from 1.1 to 2.0 percent for South, Central American groups during pandemic
Pharmacists Deliver Far More RSV Vaccines Than Doctors, Leading to Burn-Out
As the respiratory virus season comes to an end in the United States, it's important to note that the majority of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines were administered by pharmacists in 2023 and 2024.
Despite dealing with their traditional flu shot workload, pharmacists had to administer new RSV vaccines, leaving them frustrated with the lack of time to consult with patients.
18 Vacation Destinations Listed as Dengue Hot-Spots
International travelers should note that since the initial travel alert in 2019, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed Dengue fever outbreaks in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Because dengue is spread by mosquito bites, all vacationers to outbreak destinations are at risk, says the CDC.
CDC Shortens Recommended COVID Isolation Period
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — New guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test …
Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague U.S. nursing homes, a new government …
0.1 to 0.5 Percent of SARS-CoV-2 Infections Become Persistent
In some individuals, there were many viral amino acid substitutions, indicating strong positive selection
Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Effective Against ED/Urgent Care Encounters
VE against COVID-19-associated ED, urgent care encounters was 51 percent during first seven to 59 days after updated dose