THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
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…