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Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP) causes progressive scarring and worsening lung function. It caused or contributed to ...
12/18/2025

Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP) causes progressive scarring and worsening lung function. It caused or contributed to almost 2,000 deaths in 2020-2023. Elevated CWP mortality was identified among workers in industries like mining, construction and manufacturing, and occupations like construction and extraction. This underscores the importance of a comprehensive prevention program that includes controlling exposures to coal mine dust, detecting CWP early, and providing medical care. Learn more:
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A rabies outbreak in livestock linked to a skunk led to costly medical care, the loss of animal life, and a significant ...
12/17/2025

A rabies outbreak in livestock linked to a skunk led to costly medical care, the loss of animal life, and a significant delay in sales. In areas where rabies is common in wildlife, farmers may consider vaccinating herds to protect lives and shield owners from major financial losses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oNjV3r

Parents: A new CDC report finds that kids who got last year’s COVID-19 vaccine had a substantially lower risk of a COVID...
12/17/2025

Parents: A new CDC report finds that kids who got last year’s COVID-19 vaccine had a substantially lower risk of a COVID-19-associated emergency department or urgent care visits compared to kids who didn’t.
CDC recommends the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 6 months and older based on individual-based decision making. Parents of children ages 6 months to 17 years should discuss the benefit of COVID-19 vaccination with a healthcare provider. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rQbeZ7

A rabies cluster in livestock caused the death of several steers along with costly human medical and veterinary follow-u...
12/15/2025

A rabies cluster in livestock caused the death of several steers along with costly human medical and veterinary follow-up. Livestock farmers and veterinarians: if you live in areas with high levels of rabies in wildlife, you might evaluate the costs and benefits of preventive vaccination of high-value animals. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4oNjV3r

Health care personnel should use only sterile, single-use ultrasound gel in preparation for or during invasive procedure...
12/12/2025

Health care personnel should use only sterile, single-use ultrasound gel in preparation for or during invasive procedures, including IV placements and blood draws.

Forty-two patients in the United States, Canada, and Israel had Paraburkholderia fungorum in their clinical cultures, environmental bacteria that don't typically cause human infection. Cases were linked to a contaminated, nonsterile ultrasound gel that was inappropriately used before invasive procedures.
https://bit.ly/48RliZk

HCPs: New CDC study shows that 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines provided children with protection against COVID-19-associated...
12/11/2025

HCPs: New CDC study shows that 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines provided children with protection against COVID-19-associated emergency department and urgent care visits. The benefit was highest among children younger than age 5. Children younger than age 5, especially infants, are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 compared to older children.
It is important to talk with parents about the benefit of their child getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine. See the data:
https://bit.ly/4rS0RUO

A new paper describes a patient who died from rabies following an organ transplant procedure from an infected donor, as ...
12/10/2025

A new paper describes a patient who died from rabies following an organ transplant procedure from an infected donor, as well as the steps taken for other patients who received tissue implants from the same donor. Clinicians and transplant teams can learn when to consult public health officials to assess rabies risks regarding organ or tissue donation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KiFYkB

New CE from MMWR and Medscape: Report describes a decrease in the frequency of flu antiviral treatment among children an...
12/09/2025

New CE from MMWR and Medscape: Report describes a decrease in the frequency of flu antiviral treatment among children and adolescents hospitalized with flu. CDC recommends prompt flu antiviral treatment of all hospitalized children and adolescents with suspected or confirmed flu illness. Learn more and earn free CE: medscape.org/viewarticle/1002900

A new paper describes an organ transplant recipient who died from rabies after receiving a kidney from an infected donor...
12/08/2025

A new paper describes an organ transplant recipient who died from rabies after receiving a kidney from an infected donor. Clinicians and transplant teams: If a potential donor had a recent bite or scratch from a rabies-susceptible animal, consult public health officials to assess rabies risks. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KiFYkB

Public health investigators: Walnuts can be contaminated with STEC and cause illness. Consider walnuts as a possible veh...
12/02/2025

Public health investigators: Walnuts can be contaminated with STEC and cause illness. Consider walnuts as a possible vehicle when assessing future outbreaks. https://bit.ly/3JSNzpW

Interest in botulinum toxin is growing. CDC asks clinicians to counsel patients on risks of self-injection and encourage...
12/01/2025

Interest in botulinum toxin is growing. CDC asks clinicians to counsel patients on risks of self-injection and encourage them to get injections only from providers who are licensed and trained to give injections and use only FDA-approved products. Read report: https://bit.ly/48qfNk6

Walnuts can be contaminated with harmful E. coli. Check for any recalls before eating or using walnuts in recipes and th...
11/28/2025

Walnuts can be contaminated with harmful E. coli. Check for any recalls before eating or using walnuts in recipes and throw away affected products to keep your family safe.

Check for updates on recalls and outbreaks: www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/index.html

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