Chicago Department of Public Health loses COVID-related grants as part of $125M federal funding rescission
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has cut ...
Fact check: RFK Jr.'s faulty advice on bird flu
In recent news appearances, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing ...
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Trump Administration Blocks More Than $400M in Funding for Illinois Health Programs
IDPH’s funding for infectious disease prevention will see a “debilitating impact,” Director Sameer Vohra said in a statement.
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Chicago Department of Public Health Partnering with Department of Family and Support Services Senior Centers to Offer COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
The (CDPH) is reminding individuals 65 and older to stay current on their COVID-19 vaccinations, which means receiving a ...
If bird flu jumps to humans, immunity from seasonal flu may offer some protection
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...
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FDA issues flu vaccine recommendations: 5 respiratory updates
The FDA made recommendations to vaccine manufacturers for the virus strains to be used in the next batch of flu vaccines, according to a March 13 news release from the agency. Respiratory illness ...
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Sanofi adopts FDA-selected flu strains to ensure readiness for the 2025-26 flu season
In addition, FLUZONE and FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE should not be given to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of any influenza vaccine. Tell your health care provider if ...
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The bird flu epidemic is taking the lives of a majestic Northern Indiana bird
The bird flu epidemic has had a major impact on the poultry industry. It’s also taking the lives of a majestic bird that’s made parts of northern Indiana a popular landing spot. Rica Arepa ...