December 22, 2022 Overdoses, COVID-19 Lower U.S. Life Expectancy COVID-19 and drug overdose deaths led U.S. life expectancy to decline to its lowest point in two decades, according to a new CDC report.
December 21, 2022 Federal Government Releases Tamiflu from National Stockpile With antivirals in high demand this winter, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today it was making Tamiflu available to states from the national stockpile.
December 19, 2022 The Latest on Flu Season Seasonal flu activity remains higher than usual for Pennsylvania and the nation, but there was some encouraging news in the CDC’s latest FluView report.
December 12, 2022 America’s Lagging Booster Campaign The latest COVID-19 vaccine data indicates that many Americans still need to make an appointment to receive the bivalent COVID-19 booster ahead of the winter holidays.
December 09, 2022 Holiday Reminder to Get COVID-19 Vaccine The White House’s infectious disease leaders today urged everyone who is not caught up on their COVID-19 vaccines to make an appointment ahead of the winter holidays.
December 08, 2022 New Opioid Overdose Dashboard Debuts Today The White House today unveiled a first-of-its-kind dashboard that tracks non-fatal opioid overdoses and other key emergency measures related to the opioid epidemic.
December 07, 2022 5 Insights about Pennsylvania’s Health Pennsylvania continues to rank among the best states for clinical care, but faces significant challenges when it comes to obesity, drug use, and housing segregation, according to a report released this week.
December 05, 2022 Tracking the Rise of Respiratory Illnesses Hospitals across the nation reported increases in admissions due to COVID-19 and the flu during the Thanksgiving holiday, with both viruses continuing to trend up late last month.
December 02, 2022 Firearm Deaths Reach Record Levels during 2021 Firearm deaths surged to a 28-year high during 2021 as the U.S. continues to contend with a “firearm mortality epidemic,” according to a new report published in JAMA Network Open this week.
December 01, 2022 The Flu’s Early-Season Comeback The flu has continued its early-season comeback, as public health leaders in Pennsylvania and around the nation urge people to get vaccinated heading into the winter holidays.