Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Q: There are so many studies out there regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations for people to read and react to.  How do we know/decide which study [...]

On Thursday, May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated COVID-19 guidance for masking for fully vaccinated people. For instance, fully vaccinated people [...]

When it comes to children, physical activity is important for development. Physical activity helps build strong bones and muscles and reduces the risk of developing [...]

The first COVID-19 vaccines to reach the market are likely to be messenger RNA vaccines, or mRNA. According to the Centers for Disease Control and [...]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for defining close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19. Previously, [...]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common mode of transmission for COVID-19 is through close contact from person to person. While it is [...]

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that Americans wear wearing cloth masks in public settings [...]

Long-term care facilities are taking steps to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. With guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]

The coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, raised global concerns but, after a two day meeting, the World Health Organization issued a statement saying the [...]

SepsisSeptember is Sepsis Awareness Month, which makes it a good time learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition. Sepsis is caused by the body's [...]

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Vaccinations often are thought of as a childhood recommendation, but there are important vaccinations for adults, too. Between 50,000 and 100,000 Americans [...]

Vaccinations often are thought of as a childhood recommendation, but there are important vaccinations for adults, too. Between 50,000 and 100,000 Americans die each year [...]