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health2 years ago

The Future of COVID Vaccination Cards: To Keep or Not to Keep?

COVID-19 vaccination cards are no longer required for in-person activities, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer distributes them. However, it is recommended to keep the card for future reference and medical decisions. If misplaced, New York City residents can request verification of their vaccine status from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which can provide an official record of vaccination history. Health-care providers can also access immunization records through the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS).

via SILive.com|
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health2 years ago

"STD Hotspots: CDC Identifies States with Highest Disease Rates"

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), residents in Mississippi and Louisiana face the highest risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. Mississippi has the highest incidence of STDs, with one disease for every 79 people, and is one of five states where STD rates exceed 1,000 cases per 100,000 persons. Louisiana follows closely behind. The data highlights the ongoing epidemic of STDs in the country, with every state experiencing a spike in cases of syphilis and gonorrhea between 2017 and 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted STD surveillance, but overall rates continued to increase. Lack of access to healthcare, limited sex education, and asymptomatic cases contribute to the spread of STDs.

via Daily Mail|
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health2 years ago

False Claims: Activist Falsely Accuses COVID-19 Vaccines of Causing Massive Deaths

An anti-vaccine activist falsely claimed that federal data shows COVID-19 vaccines have killed 676,000 people in the U.S. The data used is from an alternative gateway to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), which includes unverified reports and cannot be used to determine if a vaccine caused death. The CDC has confirmed only nine deaths linked to a COVID-19 vaccine that is no longer available in the U.S. There is no evidence to support the claim that COVID-19 vaccines have caused a large number of deaths.

via PolitiFact|
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health2 years ago

Deadly Mite-Borne Disease Discovered in US, Claiming 70% of Lives

The bacteria that causes scrub typhus, a disease that can kill up to 70 percent of those infected, has been found in mites living in half of the national parks surveyed in North Carolina, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While no cases have been detected in people in North Carolina, further surveillance is needed to determine if the disease has spread to other states. Scrub typhus is typically found in the Tsutsugamushi Triangle, but it has recently been detected in other areas, prompting researchers to search for it in the US. Treatment includes antibiotics, and without treatment, the disease can lead to death.

via Daily Mail|
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