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Staff cuts prompt US consumer safety agency to stop collecting data on car accidents, drug cases

Thu, 2025-04-17 12:46 — mike kraft

US consumer safety agency to stop collecting swaths of data after CDC cuts

April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer product safety agency will stop collecting data on injuries from incidents like car accidents and adverse drug effects due to staff cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an agency email seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the situation.

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Disruption of measles vaccinations during COVID pandemic took its toll--study

Thu, 2025-04-17 12:08 — mike kraft

Survey of global measles activity shows COVID pandemic's effect Overall, the study paints a picture of steady global declines in measles activity since 1990, but suggests the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, with its disruptions to childhood immunization schedules, may mark the beginning of the end of measles progress for some nations. CIDRAP

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U.S. measles cases are likely underreported--CDC official

Wed, 2025-04-16 09:49 — mike kraft

CDC says measles cases are most likely underreported as outbreak swells in Texas The leader of the CDC’s measles team said the agency was “scraping” to find resources to address an outbreak in the Southwest. NBC News

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U.S. measles cases linked to Texas continue to grow but real numbers may be higher

Tue, 2025-04-15 17:31 — mike kraft

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US flu levels drop below baseline, but kids' deaths approach 200

Mon, 2025-04-14 10:34 — mike kraft

US flu levels drop below baseline, but kids' deaths approach 200 US flu activity declined steadily last week, with rates of influenza-like illness (ILI) dropping below the baseline level of 3% for the first time in 19 weeks, but flu-related deaths in children climbed to 188, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its weekly update today. CIDRAP

Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 14, ending April 5, 2025

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Trump Administration Eliminates Office That Sets Poverty Levels Tied to Benefits for at Least 80 Million People

Fri, 2025-04-11 11:35 — mike kraft

Trump HHS Eliminates Office That Sets Poverty Levels Tied to Benefits for at Least 80 Million People - KFF Health News Recent cuts eliminated a small, specialized workforce that sets the poverty standards determining who is eligible for Medicaid as well as assistance with food, home heating, child care, and more. Terry Byrne KFF Health News

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COVID: 1-7 US working age adults report long COVID, higher % among the poor

Thu, 2025-04-10 10:26 — mike kraft

Studies: 1 in 7 US working-age adults report long COVID, with heaviest burden on the poor Tomorrow, pharmaceuticals will no longer be exempt from the Trump administration's 25% tariff on goods produced in Canada. CIDRAP

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Colorado reports third case of measles; officials do not believe the cases were connected

Wed, 2025-04-09 09:54 — mike kraft

3rd case of measles confirmed in Colorado On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said a third case of measles was confirmed in Colorado. Aspen Andrews KKTV

PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said a third case of measles was confirmed in Colorado.

Officials said an adult in Archuleta County tested positive for measles. They could not confirm if the person was vaccinated.

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