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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices February Meeting Postponed
President of the American College of Physicians calls for prompt rescheduling of the meeting
Boston Scientific Recalls Accolade Pacemaker Devices
Pacemakers recalled due to manufacturing issue that may lead to early device replacement
Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100
Majority of cases presenting in unvaccinated individuals; at least 16 patients hospitalized
2022 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Rate of Drug Overdose Deaths in United States
Highest rates in 2023 seen in West Virginia, District of Columbia; changes in rates varied by jurisdiction across drug types
Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak
Four cases identified in self-reported vaccinated individuals; 13 patients have required hospitalization
American Cancer Society Calls for Restoration of Key CDC, FDA Data
Society says that without access to shared federal data, cancer research is compromised
Number Infected Now 24 in Texas County Measles Outbreak
All the cases are in unvaccinated residents of Gaines County; nine patients have required hospitalization
Senators Call on FDA to Act Against Misleading Weight-Loss Drug Commercials
Direct-to-consumer telehealth company advertisement that aired during the Super Bowl failed to mention side effects of the drugs
Wrong Smartphone Settings Can Lead to Missed Alerts From Linked Diabetes Devices
Hardware and software changes, updates, and configurations can result in undelivered critical safety alerts
CDC: U.S. Influenza Activity in the United States Remains Elevated
High or very high outpatient respiratory illness activity reported in 43 states in last week of January