Podcasts about health officials

Health Officials are urging parents in Clare to bring their children to one of four free-of-charge flu vaccine clinics over the next ten days. It comes amid a surge in flu cases across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary with more people, including children, being admitted to hospital with the virus. HSE Midwest is holding a clinic at the Primary Care Centre on Station Road in Ennis next Wednesday, December 17th from 12 noon until 6pm, while there will be three other clinics in Limerick on the 13th and 18th and in Thurles on the 16th. Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dr Breda Cosgrove says the vaccine can protect your child against a nasty illness and prevent them from passing it on to elderly or vulnerable family members over the Christmas period.

Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad to talk about today's "Keystone Cops" Hepatitis B vaccine advisory committee meeting, losing all faith in federal health officials on vaccines, RFK Jr's lies and more.

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There could be more cases of the measles in Salt Lake County... after health officials announced our first "lab-confirmed" case today.  I've got Gabriel Moreno with the Salt Lake County Health Department on the line... 

New York grocers say sales have dropped by as much as 25 percent as SNAP delays leave customers without funds, forcing stores to cut orders and mark down perishable goods. Meanwhile, the city's health commissioner is urging New Yorkers to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines amid a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. And the state is investigating how a third party vendor sent a false Bank of America alert to nearly 200,000 text subscribers.

L.A. may be over-celebrating the job growth of the mansion tax. Public health officials look into hepatitis A infection at a local restaurant. How to make plant friendly dishes this Thanksgiving. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

There are no new cases of measles today, but 16 cases are showing symptoms of the highly contagious disease, and health officials say there will be more cases. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the bodies of dozens of Palestinians have been returned after Hamas returned the remains of 3 soldiers.

13 measles cases have now been confirmed, health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated. About 80 percent of New Zealanders are immunised but 95% coverage is needed for herd immunity. Senior Maori medical advisor from the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Mamaeroa David, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Health officials say there's an escalated national risk of measles, after three new cases were detected in different parts of the country. Health New Zealand's Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Sharon Sime spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York health officials confirm the state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus.

The harm reduction approach aims to reduce the negative impact of substance use disorder. In Portage County, health officials and Kent State University community members are working toward shared goals by distributing tools such as Naloxone.

Health officials are working to prevent a widespread measles outbreak in Northland - after four confirmed cases in the region. Ngati Hine Health Trust CEO Tamati Shepherd-Wipiiti spoke to Corin Dann.

Virginia law requires the Commonwealth to collect and report data on abortions that occur in the state. And while that data is usually sent to the Centers for Disease Control to be included in an annual report, Brad Kutner found out the agency is no longer accepting that data and the annual report may not […]

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Just as coronavirus infections are on the rise, federal authorities are throwing confusing recommendations about vaccinations into the mix. Many people are wondering whether they are eligible for a COVID shot, where to get one, and whether it's covered by insurance. The answer, at least partly, depends on whether your state or tribe is filling in gaps opening up following the federal Food and Drug Administration abruptly changing its view of who should get the shot, drawing criticism and even defiance by established medial groups. GUESTS Janet Johnson (Nambe and Santa Clara Pueblos and Mandan-Hidatsa), tribal liaison for the New Mexico Department of Health Dr. Beth Harp (Cherokee), executive medical director for Cherokee Nation Health Services Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health

From May 11th through August 30th, the Cook County Department of Public Health says suburban Cook County recorded 25 cases of West Nile virus. Local health officials encourage people to use EPA-registered insect repellents containing 20-percent to 50-percent DEET.

From May 11th through August 30th, the Cook County Department of Public Health says suburban Cook County recorded 25 cases of West Nile virus. Local health officials encourage people to use EPA-registered insect repellents containing 20-percent to 50-percent DEET.

From May 11th through August 30th, the Cook County Department of Public Health says suburban Cook County recorded 25 cases of West Nile virus. Local health officials encourage people to use EPA-registered insect repellents containing 20-percent to 50-percent DEET.

From May 11th through August 30th, the Cook County Department of Public Health says suburban Cook County recorded 25 cases of West Nile virus. Local health officials encourage people to use EPA-registered insect repellents containing 20-percent to 50-percent DEET.

From May 11th through August 30th, the Cook County Department of Public Health says suburban Cook County recorded 25 cases of West Nile virus. Local health officials encourage people to use EPA-registered insect repellents containing 20-percent to 50-percent DEET.

From May 11th through August 30th, the Cook County Department of Public Health says suburban Cook County recorded 25 cases of West Nile virus. Local health officials encourage people to use EPA-registered insect repellents containing 20-percent to 50-percent DEET.

AP correspondent Naeun Kim reports on an Associated Press journalist who was killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital - one of five reporters who died in the attack.

Four journalists were among at least 20 people killed by Israeli strikes on al-Nasser hospital in southern Gaza earlier today. Nasser hospital in Khan Younis is the only functioning public hospital left in southern Gaza, Sarah spoke to Tom Adamkiewicz a US paediatrician that just returned from Nasser hospital.

Kentuckians continue to face many health challenges. And in the current political climate in Washington, those challenges have been increased. This week Doctor Greg talks with Steven Stack; secretary of the cabinet for health and family services for the Commonwealth of Kentucky about some of those new challenges.

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New York City health officials say the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem is slowing, even with seven new cases reported this week. Meanwhile, President Trump says he'll explore stepping up the number of federal law enforcers in New York City in the coming months. Plus, newly released test scores show slight improvement for students throughout the five boroughs.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 5, 2025:We get the details on Wisconsin's first confirmed measles cases of the year,Gear up for student move-out week with some advice from Madison's recycling coordinator,Find out why a federal appeals court ruled against UW-Madison in a social media standards lawsuit,Outline the hidden costs of manure digesters,Learn how a local business is bringing the art of tortilla-making to the Midwest,Explain why opossums can be especially tricky patients,And much more.

Leaving medication in a hot car for extended periods of time can make them less effective or potentially dangerous.

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about The Republican Party turning into a "reform" party and The Declassified Appendix of the Durham Report and it's connection to Russian intelligence. He also talks about how Cartel members learn drone skills by fighting in Ukraine, as well as how U.S. Health Officials are cracking down on the powerful Kratom drug. We're joined by Breaking Brett Jensen in the third hour to talk about Michael Whatley's announcement to join the Senate race in North Carolina. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on government scrutiny of Kratom.

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry say 33 people have died of starvation in the past 48 hours. Also, former US police officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor sentenced, and Pakistan cracks down on keeping lions as pets.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people in Gaza.

Health officials in Gaza say dozens of people have been killed and dozens more injured by Israeli fire as they waited for a UN aid delivery.The IDF has not previously sent ground troops into the neighbourhoods because it believes that Hamas is holding hostages there.Also in the proghramme: Syria's interior ministry says violence in the southern city of Sweida has "halted"; six months since Donald Trump returned to the White House. we'll check in with Trump supporters; and British men collect world relay gold medals 28 years late.(Photo shows people waiting at an aid point in Gaza on 20 July 2025. Credit: Ramadan Abed/Reuters)

From measles to COVID, what does conflicting guidance from top health officials mean for the future of vaccinations?

From measles to COVID, what does conflicting guidance from top health officials mean for the future of vaccinations?

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Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, reports that three people who were part of the senior leadership team in the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Immigration authorities are now housing detainees at federal jail in Brooklyn. Plus, a mother looks for answers in her daughter's Brooklyn killing. And health officials in New York warn about the addictive nature of vaping. Finally, many mental health professionals still try to win the trust of homeless clients so that they'll accept hospital services voluntarily.

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 45 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip while waiting for U.N. and commercial trucks to enter the territory with desperately needed food.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Gaza Health Ministry has provided an update on deaths as Israel's battle against Hammas rages on.

Paul Kearns, Irish-born journalist based in Tel Aviv, reports on the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war.

Two more measles cases have been confirmed in Montana. One case in Hill County exposed others in the community.

An individual from Flathead County is the ninth confirmed case of measles in Montana. County health officials say they likely contracted the contagious virus during a trip in Montana, but didn't say where.

Cases of measles – the viral infection that can be life-threatening – have exploded across the country this year, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates. St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Fentem reports: Missouri and Southern Illinois have seen a handful of cases this year, but the risk is growing as vaccination rates fall.

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