VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
CDC encourages vaccinations for seniors in care facilities
ATLANTA - The CDC announces that vaccines are available for seniors in nursing homes to protect against fall/winter respiratory illnesses. Release: New research in this week’s MMWR finds that most nursing home residents haven't received an updated COVID-19…
Salmonella outbreak cases linked to cantaloupes double
ATLANTA - The Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes continues to expand with cases doubling again, according to the CDC. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cantaloupes has been updated: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html …
CDC advises public not to eat unknown brands…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising everyone to not eat pre-cut cantaloupes from unknown brands. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cantaloupes has been…
CDC expands Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes, pre-cut…
ATLANTA - The CDC releases an update on an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections has been updated: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html Key Points:…
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to fruit…
ATLANTA - The CDC is warning the public of a Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products. Release: The recalled brands linked to Salmonella outbreak Key Points: Forty-three people infected…
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to fruit
ATLANTA - The CDC is warning the public of a Listeria outbreak that is linked to peaches, nectarines, and plums. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces a food safety alert regarding a…
Measles threat in unvaccinated children continues to grow
ATLANTA - The global measles threat continues to grow with millions of children unvaccinated as another year passes. Release: Following years of declines in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%,…
CDC expedite additional doses of new RSV immunization…
ATLANTA - The CDC and FDA will expedite the availability for additional doses of the new RSV immunization for infants. Release: CDC announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip (100 mg), a long-acting…