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The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed
Read full article: The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is neededAuthorities in Congo say the first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Congoās capital, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency.
Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues
Read full article: Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continuesAfrica's public health body is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases, with almost 4,000 reported on the continent in the last week.
Doc Talk: University Health doctor discusses when to see a cardiologist and heat-related illnesses
Read full article: Doc Talk: University Health doctor discusses when to see a cardiologist and heat-related illnessesOn this week's edition of Doc Talk, Dr. Amy Cobb with University Health joined KSAT 12 anchors Myra Arthur and Stephania Jimenez to answer viewers' health questions.
WATCH: Comedian AJ Rivas opens up about career, family, new HIV testing campaign
Read full article: WATCH: Comedian AJ Rivas opens up about career, family, new HIV testing campaignComedian and social media influencer AJ Rivas sat down with KSAT to talk about his career, what inspires his characters and a new CDC campaign that helps the Latino community with HIV at-home testing.
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak from bearded dragons; 1 sick in Texas
Read full article: CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak from bearded dragons; 1 sick in TexasThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning bearded dragon owners about a salmonella outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened 15 people, including one in Texas.
San Antonio doctor echos CDC warning about fake anti-wrinkle injections circling country
Read full article: San Antonio doctor echos CDC warning about fake anti-wrinkle injections circling countryA UT-Health San Antonio doctor says the warning is for those looking for cheaper services who are turning to makeshift clinics for the anti-wrinkle injections.
US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?
Read full article: US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years.
Former smoker says cigarettes took her away her singing voice, shares how she was able to quit
Read full article: Former smoker says cigarettes took her away her singing voice, shares how she was able to quitThe CDC is launching a new campaign called 'Tips From Former Smokers.' It tells the stories of 7 former smokers and what they did to turn their lives around.
CDC investigates listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco, Cotija cheese; 1 death reported in Texas
Read full article: CDC investigates listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco, Cotija cheese; 1 death reported in TexasThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco, cotija cheese and other dairy products.
Knowing the difference between good and bad cholesterol and how it can affect your health
Read full article: Knowing the difference between good and bad cholesterol and how it can affect your healthCholesterol is in our blood stream but high levels of bad cholesterol can lead to heart attack, stroke and other health issues.
This helpline can provide resources to those dealing with loss due to suicide
Read full article: This helpline can provide resources to those dealing with loss due to suicideUnited Way of San Antonio and Bexar County officials said the 2-1-1 helpline can help find critical resources for surviving loved ones.
CDC named this the healthiest vegetable in the world. Learn how to grow it at home.
Read full article: CDC named this the healthiest vegetable in the world. Learn how to grow it at home.Watercress is an ancient green that has been eaten by humans for millennia. Its taste is described as being similar to arugula and horseradish, which means itās got a bit of a peppery flavor.
CDC reports increase in hospital admissions nationwide due to COVID-19
Read full article: CDC reports increase in hospital admissions nationwide due to COVID-19Thereās been a 12.1% spike in hospitalizations across the country due to COVID-19 in the past week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Leading SA: UT Health San Antonio infectious disease specialist discusses Malaria, Measles risk in Texas
Read full article: Leading SA: UT Health San Antonio infectious disease specialist discusses Malaria, Measles risk in TexasDr. Jason Bowling, an infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio, joined Leading SA to discuss what is happening and what families should know following confirmed cases of Malaria and Measles in Texas.
Hundreds fall ill on Galveston-based cruise ship, prompting CDC investigation
Read full article: Hundreds fall ill on Galveston-based cruise ship, prompting CDC investigationA gastrointestinal illness spread to over 300 people on a cruise ship out of Galveston, and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the cause.
Bacteria causing contagious stomach bug resisting common antibiotics, doctors say
Read full article: Bacteria causing contagious stomach bug resisting common antibiotics, doctors sayShigella is a bacteria that causes an extremely contagious stomach bug every year. The latest strain seems to be resistant to common antibiotics, causing concern for local doctors and the CDC.
Federal health order allowing rapid removal of migrants must end Wednesday, court rules
Read full article: Federal health order allowing rapid removal of migrants must end Wednesday, court rulesThe Biden administration attempted to end Title 42 earlier this year before a federal judge blocked the move. A different federal court has now ordered that the federal health order be lifted.
Texas experiencing very high levels of respiratory illness activity, CDC data shows
Read full article: Texas experiencing very high levels of respiratory illness activity, CDC data showsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention data shows Texas is one of the dozens of states where reports of respiratory illness are very high.
San Antonio Metro Health to receive more than $25M in grant money from CDC
Read full article: San Antonio Metro Health to receive more than $25M in grant money from CDCThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will benefit from more than $3 billion in federal grants aimed at building public health infrastructure.
U.S. canāt quickly expel migrants under pandemic-era health rule, federal judge says
Read full article: U.S. canāt quickly expel migrants under pandemic-era health rule, federal judge saysTitle 42 was invoked early in the pandemic by the Trump administration and continued under President Joe Biden. Since then, immigration officials have used it more than 2 million times to turn away asylum-seekers at the border.
Will Texas students be required to get COVID vaccinations to attend school?
Read full article: Will Texas students be required to get COVID vaccinations to attend school?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not mandate immunization requirements for vaccines in schools despite recent reports that suggest otherwise.
CDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreads
Read full article: CDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreadsThe Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region.
Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linked
Read full article: Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linkedA federally funded study has found a possible link between aluminum in some childhood vaccines and persistent asthma, but experts say the study has several shortcomings.
COVID-19 worsening in San Antonio as FDA advisers move forward with vaccine for children under 5
Read full article: COVID-19 worsening in San Antonio as FDA advisers move forward with vaccine for children under 5The FDA advisers give the green light to Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under the age of five. According to the White House, shots could be ready as soon as next week.
CDC makes changes to developmental milestone checklist for kids
Read full article: CDC makes changes to developmental milestone checklist for kidsThe CDC recently updated a checklist for developmental milestones for children. While itās a step in being proactive to identify delays, some health professionals fear it could have the opposite effect.
CDC warns against travel to Mexico, Brazil and 127 more countries due to COVID-19 risk
Read full article: CDC warns against travel to Mexico, Brazil and 127 more countries due to COVID-19 riskA dozen countries, including Mexico and Brazil, have been added to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionās list for the highest level of risk associated with COVID-19.
Healthcare systems not immune to COVID related staffing shortages
Read full article: Healthcare systems not immune to COVID related staffing shortagesLocal healthcare systems are battling another COVID surge while simultaneously dealing with shortages with their permanent staff, forcing them to rely on outside help.
Your questions answered about differences, effectiveness of N95, K95, surgical and cloth masks
Read full article: Your questions answered about differences, effectiveness of N95, K95, surgical and cloth masksUniversity Health Epidemiologist Dr. Jason Bowling answered some frequently asked questions about the effectiveness of different kinds of masks.
You can wear your N95 mask more than once. Hereās how health experts say to do it safely.
Read full article: You can wear your N95 mask more than once. Hereās how health experts say to do it safely.The CDC has outlined some guidelines about reusing masks in emergency situations. Itās directed at medical professionals, but some of the advice can also be applied for home use.
Study linking pediatric diabetes to COVID-19 puts parents on alert
Read full article: Study linking pediatric diabetes to COVID-19 puts parents on alertFollowing a CDC study linking children who had COVID-19 to pediatric diabetes, parents hope it will encourage families to look for signs in their kids.
San Antonio school districts lay out COVID-19 policies as cases continue to surge
Read full article: San Antonio school districts lay out COVID-19 policies as cases continue to surgeSeven of the cityās 16 school districts, including three of the cityās largest, have laid out the COVID-19 policies each has in effect as students, teachers, and staff whoād fallen ill prepare to return to campus.
Holiday travel is expected to rebound from 2020 lows, AAA projects
Read full article: Holiday travel is expected to rebound from 2020 lows, AAA projectsState law requires drivers to move over for stopped emergency responders and maintenance vehicles, but many people still donāt do so. The consequences can be deadly.
UT Health San Antonio doctor says data shows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids is safe, effective
Read full article: UT Health San Antonio doctor says data shows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids is safe, effectiveWith the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizing the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, in Texas, that could mean up to 2.9 million children are eligible for the vaccine.
Walmart recalls room spray linked to ārare, dangerous bacteriaā as CDC investigates two deaths
Read full article: Walmart recalls room spray linked to ārare, dangerous bacteriaā as CDC investigates two deathsWalmart is recalling thousands of aromatherapy room sprays as the CDC investigates a rare bacteria and two deaths.
Salmonella outbreak traced to onions imported from Mexico
Read full article: Salmonella outbreak traced to onions imported from MexicoA salmonella outbreak that's sickened hundreds has been linked to onions imported from Mexico. The CDC urges people to throw out onions if you don't know where they are from.
Salmonella outbreak linked to onions; Texas is reporting more illnesses than any other state, CDC says
Read full article: Salmonella outbreak linked to onions; Texas is reporting more illnesses than any other state, CDC saysA salmonella outbreak affecting 37 states, including Texas, has led to a recall on unlabeled onions per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDCās urgent warning confirms San Antonio doctorsā concern for unvaccinated pregnant women
Read full article: CDCās urgent warning confirms San Antonio doctorsā concern for unvaccinated pregnant womenThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pushing even harder for unvaccinated pregnant women to get their COVID-19 shot due to the severe health risks the delta variant may impose on them and their unborn children.
COVID-19 cases in children have steadily increased over last month, nationās pediatricians say
Read full article: COVID-19 cases in children have steadily increased over last month, nationās pediatricians sayThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is reporting a steady increase in COVID-19 cases among children in the last month.
Proning process increased better outcomes in ICU COVID-19 patients, researchers say
Read full article: Proning process increased better outcomes in ICU COVID-19 patients, researchers sayResearchers say theyāve learned lessons and gained valuable information from studying COVID-19 responses in the ICU.
Team creates simulation model to teach people how to perform at-home COVID-19 tests correctly
Read full article: Team creates simulation model to teach people how to perform at-home COVID-19 tests correctlyA team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has created an advanced simulation model that can be used to teach the proper skills to those performing swab tests.
Frozen shrimp recalled due to salmonella concerns, CDC says
Read full article: Frozen shrimp recalled due to salmonella concerns, CDC saysA company has recalled some of its frozen, cooked shrimp that may have been linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC safety group warns of heart inflammation in some young men following mRNA vaccine
Read full article: CDC safety group warns of heart inflammation in some young men following mRNA vaccineLocal pediatrician says the issues with heart inflammation are also a side effect of COVID-19 in some patients.
CDC to give San Antonio Metro Health $27 million to address inequalities exacerbated by COVID-19
Read full article: CDC to give San Antonio Metro Health $27 million to address inequalities exacerbated by COVID-19The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given more than $190 million total to the state health department and Texas jurisdictions to address health and economic inequalities that have been amplified during the coronavirus pandemic.
Teens are sacrificing sleep for being involved in multiple activities
Read full article: Teens are sacrificing sleep for being involved in multiple activitiesFrom early morning homeroom to late-night sports and social activities, high schoolers have hectic schedules. But if your teen is sacrificing sleep, they may also be sacrificing their health.
āDonāt kiss or snuggle your chickensā: CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard flocks
Read full article: āDonāt kiss or snuggle your chickensā: CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard flocksAs much as you may want to snuggle up close to your backyard chickens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says thatās not such a good idea.
The Latest: Variant 1st seen in UK now dominant in LA County
Read full article: The Latest: Variant 1st seen in UK now dominant in LA CountyHealth officials say the most common COVID-19 variant of concern circulating in Los Angeles County is now a variant that was discovered in the U.K. Previously, two California variants were dominant, but in the past week 53% of 40 specimens analyzed by a public health laboratory were the U.K. variant and none were California variants.
Face masks are still required at San Antonio International Airport, regardless of vaccination status, officials say
Read full article: Face masks are still required at San Antonio International Airport, regardless of vaccination status, officials sayAlthough the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, the San Antonio International Airport is still enforcing its mask mandate through most of the year, according to local officials.