The CDC has reported a dramatic increase in NDM-CRE infections in the US, which are extremely difficult to treat and can be deadly, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to have access to testing to select the proper targeted therapies.
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COVID rules have changed drastically. Here’s what to do If you test positive now
The CDC has updated their COVID guidelines to align with other infectious respiratory viruses, recommending that those who test positive stay home, hydrate, and rest until they feel better, and consider getting a Paxlovid prescription for severe symptoms.
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What to Do if You Test Positive for COVID: CDC Guidelines and Expert Recommendations
The CDC has updated their COVID guidelines to align with other infectious respiratory viruses, recommending staying home, hydrating, and getting plenty of rest if you test positive for the virus.
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Thanksgiving holiday season food safety tips
The Will County Health Department is urging residents to follow food safety guidelines during the holiday season to prevent foodborne illnesses, including thawing turkeys safely, using a food thermometer, and storing leftovers promptly.
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Thanksgiving holiday season food safety tips
The Will County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions this Thanksgiving to protect loved ones from foodborne illnesses, following the CDC’s guidelines for safe food preparation and handling.
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“Treating Violence: An Emergency Room Doctor Takes On a Deadly American Epidemic” by Rob Gore, MD
Rob Gore, MD, has written a powerful book about the epidemic of street violence and how his organization, KAVI, is working to reduce its impact on Black communities and families.
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CDC updates RSV vaccination recommendation for adults
CDC has updated its recommendation for the use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines in people ages 60 and older, recommending everyone ages 75 and older receive the RSV vaccine, and people ages 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV, such as those with certain chronic medical conditions, to receive the vaccine.
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FDA authorizes 2nd COVID boaster shot for people over 50
The Food and Drug Administration has granted permission for a second COVID-19 booster shot – a fourth for those already receiving the additional dose.
The authorization is for individuals 50 and older, which health officials said would provide extra protection for the most vulnerable population if infections spike again.
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How’s Joe Biden Doing?
It’s been about a year since Joe Biden took office as President, and though it’s still too early to draw firm conclusions about his performance, it’s not too early to discern some trends. Especially in light of how Biden positioned himself in the 2020 campaign and, I believe, how he still sees himself: as a centrist and a moderate who […]
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Community urged to be cautious of pop-up COVID-19 testing sites
The National Covid Center opened at Cass and Eastern Ave. a week ago to provide urgent COVID lab services to the community. The Addison, Il based company has 1 site in Joliet and is affiliated with the Illinois Department of Health, according to Mr. Taki a senior executive for the center. They are CLIA certified and follow the CDC COVID-19 recommendations to provide a safe environment for all patients who wish to get tested. This information was posted on their website. Taki said, “the center is not a pop-up site,” and that they set-up sites in communities that don’t have access to testing.
