The resurgence of the flu follows a year in which there was a single child death due to the virus.
In the year prior,
199 children succumbed
to the flu.
The year before that, the flu claimed the lives of 144 children.
So far this year, there have been
two child deaths related to the flu.
[The number is] unfortunately what we would expect when flu activity picks up.
It’s a sad reminder of how severe flu
can be, Lynnette Brammer, CDC, via HuffPost.
According to CDC officials, this flu season is more in keeping with how seasons unfolded before the pandemic.
This is setting itself up to be more of a normal flu season, Lynnette Brammer, CDC, via HuffPost.
Due to the low circulation of
the flu virus last year.
Professionals say that this year's vaccine was difficult to gauge in terms of optimum effectiveness.
Regardless, experts say that getting a flu vaccine remains a good way to stave off getting sick.
.
We’ll have to see what [is] the impact of these little changes.
Flu vaccine is your best way to protect yourself against flu, Lynnette Brammer, CDC, via HuffPost.
In addition, the advice for steering clear of the flu is strikingly similar to guidelines to protect against COVID-19.
Cover your cough.
Wash your hands.
Stay home if you’re sick, Lynnette Brammer, CDC, via HuffPost.
If you do get flu, there are antivirals you can talk to your doctor about that can prevent severe illness and help you stay out of the hospital, Lynnette Brammer, CDC, via HuffPost
Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner , to Resurrect ‘Life’ Magazine.
Kloss' Bedford Media has attained 'Life' publishing rights from Dotdash Meredith, according to 'The New York Times.' .
The model and her venture capitalist husband have decided to breathe new life into the iconic photo magazine.
The model and her venture capitalist husband have decided to breathe new life into the iconic photo magazine.
'Life' magazine first surfaced "as a weekly edition in 1883," HuffPost reports.
It became a monthly publication in the 1970s.
The magazine featured some of the 20th century's most memorable photos such as Alfred Eisenstaedt’s picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in 1945.
The publication ceased
regular printing in 2008.
In a statement, Kloss said,
“We see 'Life' as an uplifting and unifying
voice in a chaotic media landscape.”.
Kushner, the brother of Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared, also issued a statement.
Kushner, the brother of Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared, also issued a statement.
Life’s legacy lies in its ability to
blend culture, current events and
everyday life — highlighting the
triumphs, challenges and unique
perspectives that define us, Josh Kushner, via statement.
'Life' is expected to resume
regular publishing by early 2025
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Here's the Right Way , to Dispose of Old Medication.
There are many wrong ways to dispose of your old, expired, unused or unwanted meds.
Flushing pills causes them to go into our waterways and pollute our environment.
Trashing them is also a no-no, as this presents a danger to wildlife.
Disposing of medication with kitty litter or coffee grounds won't deter those determined to use.
It could also harm kids.
There are horrible stories of children getting into the trash, seeing colorful pills that look like candy and then having horrible reactions, Heidi Sanborn, via HuffPost.
Instead of flushing or trashing your meds, find a responsible take-back dropbox or collection event
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Trump Confirms 6 Names , on Vice Presidential Shortlist.
Donald Trump spoke with Laura Ingraham
at a Fox News event in South Carolina
on Feb. 20, HuffPost reports. .
Ingraham asked Trump if the following names were on his shortlist for potential vice presidential running mates:.
Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott.
Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott.
Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott.
Byron Donalds, Kristi Noem and Tulsi Gabbard.
Byron Donalds, Kristi Noem and Tulsi Gabbard.
Byron Donalds, Kristi Noem and Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump confirmed, "They are.".
Honestly, all of those people are good. They’re all good. They’re all solid, Donald Trump, via statement.
Trump went on to single out Rep. Scott.
A lot of people are talking about
that gentleman right over there, Donald Trump, via statement.
"He has been much better for me than he was for himself," Trump said, referencing the senator's previous bid for the White House.
Scott dropped out of the
presidential race in November.
Other running mates have also been named as possible choices for Trump, including Elise Stefanik, .
whom the former president previously described as "a killer," according to NBC News
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Trader Joe’s Recalls Basil , After Reports of Salmonella Infections.
On April 17, the grocery chain
recalled Infinite Herbs organic basil.
The basil has been "linked to a dozen Salmonella infections in seven states," CNN reports. .
One person has been hospitalized.
The 2.5-ounce packages were sold in 29 states and Washington, D.C., from Feb. 1 through April 6. .
The CDC is advising consumers to dispose of any Infinite Herbs organic basil that was bought from Trader Joe's.
The agency also says to clean anything that the contaminated basil may have come in contact with. .
Investigators are trying to determine if any other products have been contaminated, CNN reports. .
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, the CDC says. .
Symptoms can develop anywhere between
6 hours and 6 days after consuming the bacteria.
Most people don't need treatment
and recover within 4 to 7 days. .
If your symptoms are severe, or if you experience diarrhea and dehydration for more than three days, the CDC recommends contacting your health care provider
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Today Is , World Autism
Awareness Day.
April 2, World Autism Awareness Day,
kicks off World Autism Month.
The special day and month,
marked by the color blue,
is meant to increase the
understanding of autism.
In 2023, the CDC reported that 1 in 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder.
A lot of research is being
conducted on the disorder.
and several groups have been formed
to raise more money for research.
Signs of autism can present
themselves in children as
young as 6 months old.
The symptoms become
more prevalent around
2 and 3 years old.
According to Autism Speaks,
symptoms include sensory sensitivities,
gastrointestinal disorders.
seizures and sleep issues, anxiety,
depression and attention issues
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US Life Expectancy on the Rise , Following Pandemic Decline, CDC Report Says.
According to the latest federal
mortality data, life expectancy in
the United States increased in 2022. .
The report published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) raised life expectancy to 77.5 years.
The report published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) raised life expectancy to 77.5 years.
The positive change comes after two
years of decline following the pandemic.
The positive change comes after two
years of decline following the pandemic.
While life expectancy has yet to reach
pre-pandemic levels, 2022 showed
an increase of 1.1 years compared to 2021.
2022 ended up recording 3.27 million
deaths in the U.S., which was
184,374 fewer deaths than the year before.
According to the report, heart disease
and cancer remained the two most
prevalent causes of death in the U.S. .
According to the report, heart disease
and cancer remained the two most
prevalent causes of death in the U.S. .
COVID-19 dropped to fourth on
the list, and unintentional injuries
took over the number three spot.
COVID-19 dropped to fourth on
the list, and unintentional injuries
took over the number three spot.
ABC reports that both males and
females saw approximately the same
increase in life expectancy from 2021 to 2022.
Over the same period of time,
the death rate decreased
for nearly every age group. .
Another NCHS report found that rates of
drug overdose deaths from synthetic opioids
increased by 4.1% between 2021 and 2022.
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A stomach virus, identified as the 'norovirus,' is rapidly spreading across the northeast region of the United States, as per data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
#Norovirus #CDC #NorovirusOutbreak #CentersForDiseaseControl #NorovirusAwareness
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