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Bacterial Infection With Unusual, Serious Symptoms Prompts CDC Warning Bacterial Infection With Unusual, Serious Symptoms Prompts CDC Warning
Bacterial Infection With Unusual, Serious Symptoms Prompts CDC Warning A bacterial infection is appearing nationally with unusual and serious symptoms according to federal authorities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just issued a Health Alert warning that the rare illness, caused by a strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, has a higher fatality rate than normally seen with meningococcal infections. As of Monday, March 25, 143 cases have been reported to CDC for the current calendar year, an increase of 62 cases over the 81 reported as of this date in 2023.  Cases caused by this strain are disproportionately occurring i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Change In Isolation Guidelines For Those Infected With Virus Announced By CDC COVID-19: Change In Isolation Guidelines For Those Infected With Virus Announced By CDC
Covid-19: Change In Isolation Guidelines For Those Infected With Virus Announced By CDC New isolation guidelines for those infected with COVID-19 or other respiratory infections have just been announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency said there is no longer a need to isolate for five days before returning to work or school in a statement issued Friday, March 1. The CDC said it's making updates to the recommendations now because the US is seeing "far fewer hospitalizations and deaths associated with COVID-19 and because we have more tools than ever to combat flu, COVID, and RSV." Three "core prevention tips" were also detaile…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Meat Products Due To Possible Contamination Nationwide Recall Issued For Meat Products Due To Possible Contamination
Nationwide Recall Issued For Meat Products Due To Possible Contamination A  nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of meat products. Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., based in Mount Olive, NJ, says the undetermined amount of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa may be under-processed, which may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens. The recall was announced by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The Coppa products have various best-by-dates.  Coppa, a dry-cured capicola, is a boneless pork shoulder product that is dry-cured. Click here to view product…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's What New Booster Vaccine's Called, What To Know About It, How To Schedule Shot COVID-19: Here's What New Booster Vaccine's Called, What To Know About It, How To Schedule Shot
Covid-19: Here's What New Booster Vaccine's Called, What To Know About It, How To Schedule Shot Health experts are recommending the use of updated COVID-19 booster vaccines to protect people from the most prevalent subvariants of the virus currently circulating. The newly-approved boosters are officially named "bivalent vaccines" that target the original strain of COVID-19 and what is now the predominant subvariant of Omicron, BA.5., according to a report from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center with Dr. David Tweardy, the head of the Department of Infectious Diseases. “The updated COVID-19 boosters are formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating C…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far
Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far Several locations will be handing out water in Baltimore County as the boil water advisory continues, officials say. Three locations that will be distributing water to residents beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept 7 include:   1401 W. Lafayette Avenue, Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School 3301 Waterview Avenue, Middle Branch Park 500 3rd Avenue, Landsdowne Library The boil water advisory was issued after E.coli was found in the area water supply.  A map to check if your area is under the advisory can be accessed here The CDC recommends doing the following for consumab…

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by Annie DeVoe
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60 Days Sober: Baltimore OD Victim Family Shares Truth About Addiction 60 Days Sober: Baltimore OD Victim Family Shares Truth About Addiction
60 Days Sober: Baltimore OD Victim Family Shares Truth About Addiction The family of a Baltimore man who overdosed on drugs after 60 days sober is hoping his tragic story will help save someone else’s life. Robert “Bobby” Criss was on his way to Baltimore’s Hope House where a bed was waiting for him to continue in his recovery and counseling after a trip to Texas, his cousin, Connie Ratliff said. Bobby never made it to Hope House. His body was found alongside an unidentified man in Carroll Park on the evening of Wednesday, June 1, and he was pronounced dead at 48 years old. Bobby had been dead for an unknown amount of time before his body was found, surround…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Three Presumed Cases Of Monkeypox Being Reported In Maryland: Report Three Presumed Cases Of Monkeypox Being Reported In Maryland: Report
Three Presumed Cases Of Monkeypox Being Reported In Maryland: Report There have now been three presumed human monkeypox cases identified in Maryland, according to a wbaltv.com report. Last week, the first presumed monkeypox infection was identified in a resident from the National Capital Region, though he presented only mild symptoms and did not require hospitalization. On Wednesday, June 22, the Maryland Department of Health reportedly announced that there have been additional potential cases identified, and all are isolated and recovering in their home. The Department of Health is working with federal health officials to confirm all three cases. No other…

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by Zak Failla