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…
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)…
CDC: 1 in 5 Women Report Mistreatment During Maternity Care
Mistreatment is more common among Black, Hispanic and multiracial mothers. According to a…
Long Covid Lingers Longer Than You May Realize
A new study sheds some light on the condition’s lasting complications. (Tess Bonn) -- You may…
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.…
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…
CDC: Traveling This Summer? Here is Guidance on Measles.
In response to an increase in measle cases domestically and abroad, the Centers for Disease…
Iredell Wellness & Diabetes Center Earns ADA Recognition
The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation’s leading organization committed to…
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…
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…