A New Zealand sandfly (Austrosimulium spp) feeding on a human leg. Sandflies are a type of blackfly and feed on blood. Jill Ferry Photography/Getty Images A new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that a parasitic skin disease typically spread through the bite of sand flies may be more common …
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that people with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) have an increased risk of COVID-19 reinfection. This finding sheds light on the relationship between HIV infections and COVID-19 reinfections. The study, conducted in Chicago, compared reinfection rates among individuals with and without HIV, accounting …
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that over one-third of individuals who could benefit from preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV were prescribed it in 2022. PrEP expansion is a critical component of the CDC’s Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative, which aims to reduce HIV …
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided insights into the prevalence of long COVID among children, revealing that only a small percentage of them are affected by the condition. In a recent survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the CDC found that 1.3 percent …
A recent poll released on Friday has found that political party affiliation is the main factor determining whether Americans will receive the latest COVID-19 booster shot. According to the Ipsos poll, 70% of Democrats are likely to or have already received the updated shot, while only 28% of Republicans have similar plans. The survey, conducted …
In a move that has surprised many, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that they will no longer distribute the little white cards that served as proof of COVID-19 vaccination. These cards were once required at certain establishments such as restaurants, theaters, gyms, and international border crossings. CNN reports that …
There is now a “morning after” pill available for the prevention of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within specific groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published a draft recommendation of guidelines for healthcare providers. According to the new guidance, doctors are advised to consider prescribing the commonly used antibiotic doxycycline to …
New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of a common antibiotic as a preventive measure against the spread of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) in specific at-risk groups. The CDC proposes that healthcare providers offer a single 200-milligram dose of doxycycline to gay and bisexual men who engage in sex …
A recent survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases reveals that vaccination rates for COVID-19 and the flu have seen a decline. Furthermore, a significant portion of the U.S. population has expressed disinterest in getting vaccinated this year. Only approximately 20 percent of Americans have expressed concern about themselves or their families getting infected …
Even in the vast wilderness, norovirus, a notorious stomach bug that affected many hikers on the popular Pacific Crest Trail last year, continues to pose a threat. Thankfully, the CDC has finally uncovered the source of the outbreak. According to NPR, a remote log cabin frequently used by backpackers as a rest stop was …