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New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation A new multi-state outbreak of infections from Listeria is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak," the CDC said in a statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 15. "However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death." A total of 11 illnesses have been reported in 10 states, including New York, shown in the image above. Of those states, Michigan is the only state with more than one il…
COVID-19: Are You Pregnant? CDC 'Strongly' Recommends Getting Vaccinated In Urgent Advisory COVID-19: Are You Pregnant? CDC 'Strongly' Recommends Getting Vaccinated In Urgent Advisory
Covid-19: Are You Pregnant? CDC 'Strongly' Recommends Getting Vaccinated In Urgent Advisory The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an urgent health advisory with the goal of encouraging more pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.  "The CDC health advisory strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because the benefits of vaccination for both pregnant persons and their fetus or infant outweigh known or potential risks," the CDC said in a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 29. This is not the first time the public health agency has recommended pregnant people get vaccinated. The CDC released data citing the vaccine's …