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Annual Report to the Nation Part 2: New cancer diagnoses fell abruptly early in the COVID-19 pandemic September 27, 2023
New diagnoses of six major cancer types in the United States fell abruptly in early 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.
CDC recommends new vaccine to help protect babies against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness after birth September 22, 2023
Today, CDC recommended the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for pregnant people to protect their newborn from severe RSV illness. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization for U.S. infants. This new vaccine, Pfizer’s bivalent RSVpreF vaccine (trade name Abrysvo TM), has been shown to reduce the risk of RSV hospitalization for babies by […]
CDC announces $262M funding to support National Network for Outbreak Response and Disease Modeling September 22, 2023
On September 19, 2022, CDC announced the recipients of 13 funding awards to establish a first-of-its-kind national network, the Outbreak Analytics and Disease Modeling Network (OADMN).
Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High; Support for Prevention and Treatment Needed September 22, 2023
New population data from 2022 show 22 states have an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%, compared to 19 states in 2021, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Small Turtles - <em>Salmonella</em> Infections August 18, 2023
Small Turtles - Salmonella Infections
Ice Cream - Listeria Infections August 11, 2023
Listeria was found in a "Soft Serve On The Go" ice cream cup collected from a sick person's freezer, and laboratory scientists are working to determine if it is the outbreak strain of Listeria.
Suspected Fungal Meningitis - Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico May 25, 2023
Suspected Fungal Meningitis - Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico
Backyard Poultry – <em>Salmonella</em> Infections May 23, 2023
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry
Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears February 7, 2023
Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears

2023 Safety Communications September 29, 2023
Listing of Medical Device 2023 Safety Communications
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Update: Recommendations for Certain O&M Halyard Surgical N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Pediatric Face Masks: FDA Safety Communication September 29, 2023
Certain surgical respirators, surgical masks, and pediatric face masks by O&M Halyard do not meet quality and performance expectations.
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SCYNEXIS Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of BREXAFEMME® (ibrexafungerp tablets) Due to Potential for Cross Contamination with a Non-Antibacterial ßlactam Drug Substance September 28, 2023
SCYNEXIS, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of 2 lots of BREXAFEMME® (ibrexafungerp tablets) to the consumer level in the US market due to potential cross contamination with a nonantibacterial ß-lactam drug substance in the ibrexafungerp citrate used to manufacture the BREXAFEMME® tab
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VistaPharm LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1g/10mL Due to Microbial Contamination Identified as Bacillus Cereus September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023 – Largo, Florida, VistaPharm LLC is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1g/10mL, to the consumer level, due to Bacillus cereus contamination in the product.
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SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary arteries, increases plaque inflammation September 28, 2023
NIH-funded research sheds light on link between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
NIH launches community-led research program to advance health equity September 27, 2023
Awards to community organizations will enable examination of structural drivers of health.
Annual Report to the Nation Part 2: New cancer diagnoses fell abruptly early in the COVID-19 pandemic September 27, 2023
Findings suggest that many cancers were not being diagnosed in a timely manner.
Combined, high maternal stress and prenatal COVID-19 infection may affect attention span in infants September 27, 2023
NIH-funded study identifies managing maternal stress as a possible way to lessen impacts of prenatal infection on infant socioemotional and cognitive development.