Take Precautions! West Nile Virus Cases on the Rise in North Carolina.

Early fall is one of the most common times to become infected with mosquito-borne diseases. NCDHHS…

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CDC Health Alert Network Advisory: Increased RSV Activity in Southeastern US. New Prevention Tools Available

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN)…

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CDC: 1 in 5 Women Report Mistreatment During Maternity Care

Mistreatment is more common among Black, Hispanic and multiracial mothers.   According to a…

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Long Covid Lingers Longer Than You May Realize

A new study sheds some light on the condition’s lasting complications. (Tess Bonn) --  You may…

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FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women. Next Stop: CDC.

Next step to protect babies from the scary respiratory infection. On August 21, 2023, U.S.…

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CDC: Preventive RSV Shot Recommended for ALL Infants

CDC:  All Infants under 8 months of age should get a new antibody shot to protect RSV (CNN) -- All…

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CDC: Traveling This Summer? Here is Guidance on Measles.

  In response to an increase in measle cases domestically and abroad, the Centers for Disease…

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Iredell Wellness & Diabetes Center Earns ADA Recognition

  The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation’s leading organization committed to…

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President Joe Biden Expected to Pick NC’s Dr. Mandy Cohen to Head CDC

Former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services would take over sprawling agency…

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NC DPH: Xylazine (known on the street as Tranq) Abuse Growing. New Exposure Guidance Issued.

    Xylazine abuse in the United States is a growing public health problem. The…

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