Oct. 3 (UPI) — A draft recommendation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could advise doctors to prescribe a strong antibiotic, after unprotected sex, to prevent sexually transmitted infections including syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. Doxycycline, which could be used as a morning-after pill to prevent STI’s, would only be recommended for men […]
Chicago’s Department of Public Health has confirmed 55 Salmonella infections stemming from the outbreak at an Avondale taqueria, Carniceria Guanajuato, up from 20 last week. At least 17 people have been hospitalized as of Sept. 30. An investigation into the source of the bacteria is ongoing. The restaurant remains closed as owners work with public officials […]
The number of Listeria infections went up in 2021 in England and Wales, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). A total of 160 cases of listeriosis were reported in England and Wales compared to 124 infections in 2020. National surveillance in England and Wales is coordinated by the Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Safety […]
Unlike earlier in the pandemic, when the initial vaccines were followed by a seemingly never-ending stream of boosters, the recently updated COVID vaccine is simple: a single shot. Developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna and approved on September 11 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the new COVID vaccines have arrived just as the […]
The guideline was released on Monday and officials will move to finalise it after a 45-day public comment period. ADVERTISEMENT US health officials are proposing the use of a common antibiotic as a way of preventing sexually transmitted diseases for gay and bisexual men. It comes as the incidence of these diseases increases in the […]
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With a marked increase in reported syphilis cases in Wyoming over the past few years, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing prevention strategies to help protect residents from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their serious consequences. Reginald McClinton, Communicable Disease Unit Surveillance Program manager, reports Wyoming has experienced a 54% increase in reported […]
Roswell Animal Services will stop taking in pets unless for an emergency after an increase in infections. The city made the discovery on Sept. 27.The city of Roswell is looking to address a high presence of upper respiratory infections. This comes after a dog from the shelter was found to have canine distemper virus by […]
The best time to take an at-home COVID-19 test may be on the fourth day of having symptoms, according to a study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Researchers looked at nearly 350 people and found that viral load peaked a few days after symptoms started. “Viral load just refers to the amount of […]
The original post by U of U Health can be found here. The COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted how a rapid and effective response to infectious disease outbreaks is critical for saving lives and protecting communities. With a $17.5 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), University of Utah researchers, in […]