CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart

Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.

CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose

People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.

Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up

Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.

Supply chain crisis impacts Thanksgiving, Feeding America

Prices for food have gone up significantly in the last year, meaning it could be an expensive holiday season. The reasons are tied to the supply chain crisis.

FDA panel backs Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids
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An FDA advisory panel endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in kids ages 5-11. Milwaukee County is preparing for a rollout.

Rare ‘flesh eating’ STD spreading in United Kingdom

According to the CDC, donovanosis, granuloma inguinale, causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding.

COVID vaccine for kids: Milwaukee County prepares

An FDA advisory panel endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in kids ages 5-11. Milwaukee County is preparing for a rollout.

Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine

The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.

China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up

Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.

Packers receiver Lazard on COVID list, team says

The Green Bay Packers announced that wide receiver Allen Lazard has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11

An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.

Substance abuse disorders: Wisconsin offers new model of care

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is collaborating with health care providers in a new approach to treating eligible BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid members who have substance use disorders.

Moderna to supply Africa with up to 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”

Red Cross blood shortage: Lowest supply levels in 10+ years

Despite ongoing appeals to donors and the public, the American Red Cross emergency blood and platelet shortage remains an emergency.

North Prairie firefighter dies, COVID contracted while on duty

A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.

North Prairie firefighter dies after contracting COVID on duty
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A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine generates 'robust' response in kids 6-11

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.