Pediatricians and health departments sidestep Trump’s CDC on vaccine guidance
When the Trump administration upended years of vaccine advice, it left pediatricians in a quandary. Many say they can no longer direct families to the CDC as a trusted source of information. So some are creating their own.
Infectious Disease
The U.S. has already surpassed last year’s number of measles cases. Here’s what’s driving the surge.
New data shows the resurgence is being fueled by falling childhood vaccination rates, misinformation and outbreaks concentrated among unvaccinated people.
What you need to know about cyclosporiasis
The stomach infection, caused by the parasite cyclospora, is spread through drinking water or eating foods that have been contaminated. In the past, it’s been linked to lettuce, raspberries, and cilantro.
Rotavirus cases are rising. Here’s how to protect your child.
As childhood vaccination rates fall, more rotavirus infections are being reported.
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Cómo los cazadores de Michigan practican la seguridad con las armas
Desde usar ropa color naranja fluorescente hasta guardar las armas de fuego de manera segura, estos consejos de cazadores experimentados pueden ayudar a reducir el riesgo de lesiones y accidentes con armas de fuego en el campo.
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Debunking common myths about Plan B
Plan B is a safe emergency contraception method that delays or prevents ovulation. Here’s what experts say about how it works, its side effects, and other emergency contraception options.
Antes de la tarde de juegos: Cómo pueden los padres de Michigan hablar sobre el almacenamiento seguro de las armas
Hacer preguntas sencillas sobre el almacenamiento de las armas de fuego puede ayudar a mantener a los niños seguros cuando visitan otros hogares.
Shingles: What causes it and how to prevent it
If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you can develop shingles. The shingles vaccine helps protect against it.
Before the playdate: Tips from Michigan parents for talking about secure gun storage
Simple questions about firearm storage can help keep kids safe in others’ homes.
Lo que debes saber sobre la ciclosporosis
La infección estomacal, causada por el parásito cyclospora, se transmite al consumir agua o alimentos contaminados.
Lo que debes saber sobre la vacuna contra el VPH
Los mitos siguen alimentando las dudas sobre esta vacuna en todo el mundo.
Can antihistamines treat PMDD?
Some people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder are turning to antihistamines for relief, but there’s little evidence that they help.
No, your drinking water isn’t contaminated by abortion pills
Anti-abortion advocates, including Republican lawmakers and state officials, want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant.
¿Cuáles son los riesgos del uso indebido de óxido nitroso o “whippets”?
El uso recreativo de óxido nitroso puede ser peligroso, y es especialmente común entre los adolescentes.
“Sometimes it’s easy to see someone on the street and judge, but we’re all human”: A Philadelphia community leader talks about recovery
Luis Soto, the founder of Inspirando Latinos, shares how his faith and peer support helped him heal from the trauma of losing his son and overcome addiction.
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