Do I need a tuberculosis vaccine in Illinois? What to know as Kansas fights outbreak
The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas, for which related cases were first reported in January, has killed two people and caused at least 67 to need treatment for active infections, ...
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Unease grows at the CDC as Trump administration keeps grip on research messaging
CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.
Infectious disease doctor warns of fast-approaching flu outbreak, urges community action
Flu numbers in the state are rising, and it has already made an impact on communities this winter season.Dr. Amada Novack, an infectious disease and internal me ...
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Illinois senators vote against RFK Jr. confirmation as health secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump's health secretary, putting the ...
Some people didn’t know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests
A new study shows the bird flu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. It echoes two smaller studies that ...
RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary in a close vote
Republicans expressed hope RFK Jr. could help reduce chronic diseases and health care costs. Democrats tried to pin him down on several issues, especially vaccines and abortion.
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After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest ...
New Illinois law allows doctors to strengthen chronic pain treatments
Illinois doctors have more discretion for giving their patients with chronic pain opioids, thanks to a new law. Governor J.B.
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5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids' hearts healthy
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