Tag: CDC
What is Cyclospora cayetanensis? CDC reports parasite causing stomach illness across US, including Texas
A concerning outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite, has been identified across several states, including Texas. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
CDC says hantavirus risk still low as it monitors exposed passengers: What to know
Hantavirus is a serious illness that has made headlines in the past, and it's important for us to understand it better. Recently, Dr. David...
Experts wonder ‘Where is the CDC?’ as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship
NEW YORK – Recently, a strange outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has raised concerns, but many experts are noticing a lack of...
Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the head of Texas’ public health agency, has been appointed to serve as the chief medical officer at the Centers for...
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
In a significant development within the U.S. health sector, President Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for...
CDC declares nationwide ‘medical emergency’ for sepsis in children
Sepsis is a serious condition that can affect anyone, but did you know that more than 18,000 children in the U.S. are hospitalized with...