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WEBAug 23, 2024 · Health News Florida. A new COVID vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it. Arthur Allen - KFF Health News. , August 26, 2024. Although public health officials recommend the newly approved COVID vaccine for everyone age 6 months and older, it may make more sense to wait until closer to the holiday season. NPR Health.
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WEBApr 4, 2024 · 9 people have died in connection to the listeria outbreak among Boar's Head products. Ayana Archie. , August 29, 2024. The Boar's Head recall was first issued in July and linked to a ready-to-eat liverwurst product. The recall has since expanded to products including sliced ham varieties, sausages and loaves. AP.
CDC lists more Florida counties at high risk for COVID transmission
WEBJun 7, 2022 · The latest surge of COVID-19 across Florida has placed more than 20 counties at high risk of community spread during the previous week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.. The 24 counties include nearly all of Central Florida, coast to coast, and South Florida.
A landslide linked to climate change ‘rang’ the Earth for 9 days ...
WEB3 hours ago · The global seismic signal was extremely unusual, and it resonated for more than a week. So it’s no surprise that it grabbed the attention of researchers around the world. In the end, it took 68 experts across 15 countries to figure out what caused the “USO,” or Unidentified Seismic Object ...
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WEB5 days ago · Broward school board sues insulin makers and PBMs over cost of the drug. Carlton Gillespie. , September 4, 2024. The school district is self-insured, meaning it foots the bill for the health care costs of employees. As many as 3,500 employees may be affected by insulin price increases over the past 20 years. Health News Florida.
Coronavirus FAQ: Remind me, how do you define ... - Health News Florida
WEBDec 24, 2021 · The National Institutes of Health guidelines for treatment categorize mild COVID as" [i]ndividuals who have any of the various signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, malaise, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell) but who do not have shortness of …
UF researchers say omicron cases will peak sooner than expected
WEBJan 10, 2022 · According to a report released by the University of Florida, the COVID-19 omicron variant will peak sooner than expected. In December, UF researchers predicted the omicron wave would reach its peak in February, but with the recent surge they’re now predicting the variant will peak within the next two weeks in the state. The Florida Channel.
As Florida hands over COVID data, what impact could it have?
WEBOct 16, 2023 · On June 4, 2021, Florida stopped delivering daily information on COVID-19 testing, infections and deaths. At the time, the spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis said COVID cases had dropped significantly and Florida was “returning to normal,” noting the availability of vaccines. Instead of daily reports, it was going to release the data each week.
Alzheimer's treatment built on Sarasota research heads toward …
WEBDec 15, 2022 · Thirty years ago, doctors with Sarasota's Roskamp Institute were the first to discover genetic causes of Alzheimer’s Disease. Now, a drug built on their findings, is likely heading for FDA approval. Beta-amyloid is a protein that tends to form clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, and ultimately results in the sticky plaques that ...