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Read: CDC to Healthcare Providers: Be on the Lookout for Measles

CDC to Healthcare Providers: Be on the Lookout for Measles

Nearly two dozen cases of measles were confirmed in the U.S. last month and the highly contagious disease is on the rise globally.

Read: CDC: 76% of Firearms Used in Unintentional Deaths Among Kids Were Stored Unlocked

CDC: 76% of Firearms Used in Unintentional Deaths Among Kids Were Stored Unlocked

An estimated 30 million children live in homes with firearms, including 4.6 million in households that report storing firearms loaded and unlocked.

Read: CDC: Childhood Vaccine Exemption Rates at All-Time High

CDC: Childhood Vaccine Exemption Rates at All-Time High

Whether due to an increase in vaccine hesitancy or access barriers, the pandemic affected childhood routine vaccination, says a new report.

Read: Study: Teen Vaping Impacts Student Academic Performance, Mental Health

Study: Teen Vaping Impacts Student Academic Performance, Mental Health

Vaping teens are twice as likely to feel depressed and 53% of teachers report vaping teens struggle to stay motivated.

Read: UPDATE: Teens Who Vape Develop Breathing Problems within a Month of Starting

UPDATE: Teens Who Vape Develop Breathing Problems within a Month of Starting

A new report estimates 4.5% of all adults over 18 vape but the rate more than doubles to 11% for those 18-24.

Read: CDC & FDA: E-Cigarette Sales Up Nearly 50%, Calls to Poison Control Up 100%

CDC & FDA: E-Cigarette Sales Up Nearly 50%, Calls to Poison Control Up 100%

From Jan. 2020 to Dec. 2022, e-cigarette sales went from 15.5 million to 22.7 million, and the number of e-cigarette brands increased by 46%.

Read: CDC: 20,000 May Have Been Exposed to Measles at Asbury University Revival

CDC: 20,000 May Have Been Exposed to Measles at Asbury University Revival

Kentucky health officials said the unvaccinated individual attended the revival on Feb. 18, potentially exposing 20,000 people.

Read: Soaring RSV Cases Continue to Overwhelm Hospitals

Soaring RSV Cases Continue to Overwhelm Hospitals

Twenty-five states and Washington, D.C. are reporting at least 75% of their pediatric hospital beds are full.

Read: 10.5 Million Children Lost a Parent or Caregiver to COVID, Study Finds

10.5 Million Children Lost a Parent or Caregiver to COVID, Study Finds

The new study, co-authored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also found 7,500,000 children were orphaned due to COVID.

Read: Test Your Hospital Safety and Security Knowledge with These 9 Questions

Test Your Hospital Safety and Security Knowledge with These 9 Questions

Healthcare workers are being assaulted at record rates and hospitals are losing millions to ransomware. Do you know the latest data? Take this quiz to find out.

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