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CDC gives official approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

The CDC gave their official sign-off for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years old, allowing the age group to begin receiving the vaccine immediately. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation. The CDC said there are approximately 28 million children in the United States […]

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CDC warns of salmonella outbreak linked to onions in 37 states, including Illinois, that left hundreds sick

The CDC issued a warning after onions from Mexico have been linked to a massive salmonella outbreak in 37 states, including Illinois, that has caused illness in more than 600 people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that fresh whole red, white and yellow onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and […]

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President Biden set to announce vaccine mandates affecting 100 million Americans

President Joe Biden is expected to announce that employees who work at companies with 100 or more workers will be required to take the COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing. The Associated Press (AP) reported Biden will make the announcement later on Thursday as part of an effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb […]