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Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

Federal health officials say people who worked with food while sick or contagious were linked to about 40% of food poisoning outbreaks from restaurants with a known cause between 2017 and 2019.

CDC: 2 dead of suspected cases of meningitis after surgeries in Mexico, over 200 patients at risk

Federal officials say over 200 patients could be at risk of fungal meningitis after having surgical procedures at clinics in a Mexico border city.

CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to Papa Murphyโ€™s cookie dough

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies are investigating reports of 18 salmonella infections linked to Papa Murphy's cookie dough.

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions โ€” and habits

High school students are having less sexual intercourse.

US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts

The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.

Extra COVID-19 booster now open to some high-risk Americans

Older Americans and people with weak immune systems can get an extra COVID-19 booster dose this spring.

Post-sex pill seen as new tool to fight rising STD rates

New data details the nationโ€™s worsening tide of sexually transmitted infections, but health officials are hoping an old drug will help the fight.

Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows

For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more more survive, often with terrible injuries.

Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic

U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it.

Listen Up! Here are some surprising things that hurt your hearing

For many, hearing loss is preventable. There are things you can do now to protect one of your most vital senses.

Hundreds fall ill on Galveston-based cruise ship, prompting CDC investigation

A gastrointestinal illness spread to over 300 people on a cruise ship out of Galveston, and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the cause.

Bacteria causing contagious stomach bug resisting common antibiotics, doctors say

Shigella is a bacteria that causes an extremely contagious stomach bug every year. The latest strain seems to be resistant to common antibiotics, causing concern for local doctors and the CDC.

Consumer roundup: CDC warns parents of newborns about breast pump contamination

The CDC is warning parents after the death of a newborn was linked to breast pump contamination.

Travel bugs: 5 dirty little secrets hiding in your hotel

If you have the travel bug, you may also want to think about what bugs, viruses, and germs could be waiting for you in your hotel room.

US kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows

Vaccination rates for U.S. kindergarteners are down again, and federal officials are launching a new campaign to try to bring them up.

As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers

As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants.

Flu starting to wane in US after brutal start to season

Flu is decreasing in many parts of the country after an alarmingly early and strong start to the season.

Final tally: Nearly 107,000 US overdose deaths last year

Nearly 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year.

Alamo Center staying busy with opioid epidemic

The Alamo Center focuses on education and treatment for substance abuse disorder but with the lingering opioid epidemic, they've been busier than ever.

Federal health order allowing rapid removal of migrants must end Wednesday, court rules

The Biden administration attempted to end Title 42 earlier this year before a federal judge blocked the move. A different federal court has now ordered that the federal health order be lifted.

Scientists testing COVID-19 booster nasal spray

From allergy relief to protection from the flu, a quick pump delivers medication directly into the respiratory system. Now, Yale researchers are testing a COVID booster nasal spray.

Texas experiencing very high levels of respiratory illness activity, CDC data shows

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows Texas is one of the dozens of states where reports of respiratory illness are very high.

San Antonio Metro Health to receive more than $25M in grant money from CDC

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will benefit from more than $3 billion in federal grants aimed at building public health infrastructure.

U.S. canโ€™t quickly expel migrants under pandemic-era health rule, federal judge says

Title 42 was invoked early in the pandemic by the Trump administration and continued under President Joe Biden. Since then, immigration officials have used it more than 2 million times to turn away asylum-seekers at the border.

CDC director tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive forย COVID-19.

Will Texas students be required to get COVID vaccinations to attend school?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not mandate immunization requirements for vaccines in schools despite recent reports that suggest otherwise.

CDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreads

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region.

Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linked

A federally funded study has found a possible link between aluminum in some childhood vaccines and persistent asthma, but experts say the study has several shortcomings.

Updated COVID-19 boosters are arriving soon, but will people get another dose?

The newest COVID-19 boosters are making their way to doctorsโ€™ offices and pharmacies around the country.

Map shows monkeypox case rates by state

Monkeypox cases are on the rise across the U.S., including Texas, but the number of cases in Bexar County remains relatively low.

Reclaiming recess: Playtime impacts class time

Recess, for many of us, was our favorite part of the school day. Today, the average recess is 27 minutes, if kids get a recess at all.

NFL looks like old self entering 3rd season in COVID-19 era

The NFL essentially is back to normal entering its third season amid COVID-19.

Federal changes in monkeypox vaccine doses help stretch thin supply in Bexar County

Federal changes in the Monkeypox dosing will help stretch the limited supply of the vaccines to more people.

Teen Mental Health Crisis: How parents can plant โ€˜SEEDSโ€™

There is a new guideline for parents on how to support their teensโ€™ emotional and mental health.

Monkeypox dashboard shows current cases of the virus in San Antonio, Bexar County

Metro Health is providing a daily dashboard to show current cases of monkeypox in San Antonio.

6 monkeypox cases reported in Austin, health officials say

Austin Public Health (APH) confirmed six monkeypox cases and seven presumptive cases on Wednesday.

COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 administered in San Antonio, parents rejoice

Some local parents jumped at the opportunity to get their young ones some added protection against COVID-19.

COVID-19 worsening in San Antonio as FDA advisers move forward with vaccine for children under 5

The FDA advisers give the green light to Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under the age of five. According to the White House, shots could be ready as soon as next week.

Some Kinder chocolates recalled days before Easter due to salmonella risks, CDC says

With Easter just days away, be careful what youโ€™re putting into your sweet treat baskets.

Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her spokesman says.

Do I still need to wear a mask on a plane?

After the last couple years of living through a global pandemic, it seems as though most of us are itching to get in some good travel time.

CDC makes changes to developmental milestone checklist for kids

The CDC recently updated a checklist for developmental milestones for children. While itโ€™s a step in being proactive to identify delays, some health professionals fear it could have the opposite effect.

8 super foods that are just for women

A healthy diet is important for everyone. But certain foods are particularly beneficial for helping issues that affect women.

Cooking mistakes can kill: Food safety tips made simple

Whether youโ€™re cooking up something simple or creating a masterpiece thereโ€™s some things everybody needs to know.

Texas sues CDC to stop mask mandates on planes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.

CDC warns against travel to Mexico, Brazil and 127 more countries due to COVID-19 risk

A dozen countries, including Mexico and Brazil, have been added to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionโ€™s list for the highest level of risk associated with COVID-19.

Healthcare systems not immune to COVID related staffing shortages

Local healthcare systems are battling another COVID surge while simultaneously dealing with shortages with their permanent staff, forcing them to rely on outside help.

Your questions answered about differences, effectiveness of N95, K95, surgical and cloth masks

University Health Epidemiologist Dr. Jason Bowling answered some frequently asked questions about the effectiveness of different kinds of masks.

You can wear your N95 mask more than once. Hereโ€™s how health experts say to do it safely.

The CDC has outlined some guidelines about reusing masks in emergency situations. Itโ€™s directed at medical professionals, but some of the advice can also be applied for home use.

Pediatric diabetes on the rise, linked to COVID-19, CDC report finds

A CDC report shows kids 18 years old and younger with COVID-19 are more likely to develop diabetes.

Study linking pediatric diabetes to COVID-19 puts parents on alert

Following a CDC study linking children who had COVID-19 to pediatric diabetes, parents hope it will encourage families to look for signs in their kids.

San Antonio school districts lay out COVID-19 policies as cases continue to surge

Seven of the cityโ€™s 16 school districts, including three of the cityโ€™s largest, have laid out the COVID-19 policies each has in effect as students, teachers, and staff whoโ€™d fallen ill prepare to return to campus.

NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive

The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10.

Holiday travel is expected to rebound from 2020 lows, AAA projects

State law requires drivers to move over for stopped emergency responders and maintenance vehicles, but many people still donโ€™t do so. The consequences can be deadly.

Some of the first children ages 5-11 get COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio

A handful of children in San Antonio ages 5-11 got their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine early Wednesday morning.

UT Health San Antonio doctor says data shows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids is safe, effective

With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizing the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, in Texas, that could mean up to 2.9 million children are eligible for the vaccine.

Walmart recalls room spray linked to โ€˜rare, dangerous bacteriaโ€™ as CDC investigates two deaths

Walmart is recalling thousands of aromatherapy room sprays as the CDC investigates a rare bacteria and two deaths.

FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 booster shots, now what?

Texans have many questions one day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced major updates regarding COVID-19 booster shots.

Salmonella outbreak traced to onions imported from Mexico

A salmonella outbreak that's sickened hundreds has been linked to onions imported from Mexico. The CDC urges people to throw out onions if you don't know where they are from.

Salmonella outbreak linked to onions; Texas is reporting more illnesses than any other state, CDC says

A salmonella outbreak affecting 37 states, including Texas, has led to a recall on unlabeled onions per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDCโ€™s urgent warning confirms San Antonio doctorsโ€™ concern for unvaccinated pregnant women

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pushing even harder for unvaccinated pregnant women to get their COVID-19 shot due to the severe health risks the delta variant may impose on them and their unborn children.

Q&A: America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel

The U.S. is rolling out new COVID-19 rules for travelers flying into the country.

Is your alcohol consuming you? During pandemic frequency of drinking has gone up

During the pandemic, frequency of drinking alcohol has gone up,

COVID-19 cases in children have steadily increased over last month, nationโ€™s pediatricians say

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is reporting a steady increase in COVID-19 cases among children in the last month.

CDC mask guidance met with hostility by leading Republicans

Republicans are responding with hostility to new masking guidance from public health officials.

Proning process increased better outcomes in ICU COVID-19 patients, researchers say

Researchers say theyโ€™ve learned lessons and gained valuable information from studying COVID-19 responses in the ICU.

Team creates simulation model to teach people how to perform at-home COVID-19 tests correctly

A team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has created an advanced simulation model that can be used to teach the proper skills to those performing swab tests.

Teaching your child to float could save their life

Exposing your child to the water at a very early age could be life saving, when taught the right skills. Learn more about survival swimming and lessons near you.

โ€˜Diarrhea and swimmingโ€™: CDC diarrhea graphic revs up Twitter users

The Centers for Disease Control wants to make sure it has your attention.

Frozen shrimp recalled due to salmonella concerns, CDC says

A company has recalled some of its frozen, cooked shrimp that may have been linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC safety group warns of heart inflammation in some young men following mRNA vaccine

Local pediatrician says the issues with heart inflammation are also a side effect of COVID-19 in some patients.

Rabid dog imported into US sparks multi-state investigation

A rabid dog imported into the United States this month has sparked a public health investigation across several states.

CDC to give San Antonio Metro Health $27 million to address inequalities exacerbated by COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given more than $190 million total to the state health department and Texas jurisdictions to address health and economic inequalities that have been amplified during the coronavirus pandemic.

Teens are sacrificing sleep for being involved in multiple activities

From early morning homeroom to late-night sports and social activities, high schoolers have hectic schedules. But if your teen is sacrificing sleep, they may also be sacrificing their health.

Children with hearing loss could be experiencing cognitive fatigue

Education scientists say the physical and mental burden of having to pay extra attention to what others say can be exhausting.

โ€˜Donโ€™t kiss or snuggle your chickensโ€™: CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard flocks

As much as you may want to snuggle up close to your backyard chickens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says thatโ€™s not such a good idea.

The Latest: Variant 1st seen in UK now dominant in LA County

Health officials say the most common COVID-19 variant of concern circulating in Los Angeles County is now a variant that was discovered in the U.K. Previously, two California variants were dominant, but in the past week 53% of 40 specimens analyzed by a public health laboratory were the U.K. variant and none were California variants.

Vaccinated? You still have to wear a mask in hospitals

Despite the CDC recently ending mask mandates for many places, hospitals are not included in the relaxed new guidelines.

Explained: The CDCโ€™s new mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

โ€˜If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.โ€™

Face masks are still required at San Antonio International Airport, regardless of vaccination status, officials say

Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, the San Antonio International Airport is still enforcing its mask mandate through most of the year, according to local officials.

What happens if you lose your COVID vaccine card?

What goes hand-in-hand with the COVID-19 vaccine? Your COVID card, of course.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Berggren discusses teen vaccinations, when you should still keep your mask handy

Dr. Ruth Berggren, of the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, joins KSAT Q&A to discuss teens receiving their COVID-19 vaccine and when you should still keep your mask handy despite new CDC guidelines.

U.S. birth rates last year saw the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years

The coronavirus pandemic caused 2020 to have the lowest birth rates in decades.

This all-American N95 mask not only protects you, but our nationโ€™s economic future

Everything on the Patriot Mask is 100% made in the US

Youโ€™re fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now what?

Youโ€™re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you may be asking yourself, โ€œNow what?โ€

Health care providers in San Antonio halt Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after clot reports

The City of San Antonio has announced that local vaccine providers will stop administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control recommended to pause inoculations due to blood clots.

Metro Health confirms two โ€˜breakthroughโ€™ cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated people

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has confirmed two โ€œbreakthroughโ€ cases of COVID-19 among vaccinated people in Bexar County.

CDC director has feeling of โ€˜impending doomโ€™ amid new spike

The head of the CDC said she had a feeling of โ€œimpending doomโ€ if people keep easing off. "But right now, Iโ€™m scared.โ€โ€œIโ€™m going to lose the script, and Iโ€™m going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom." Walensky pointed to an uptick in travel and loosening virus restrictions for the increase in cases. โ€œWe do know that there is a segment of the population that is concerned that the government will play too heavy-handed of a role in monitoring their vaccinations," said White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt. AdThe administration, instead, is developing guidelines for such passports, touching on privacy, accuracy and equity, but the White House has not said when those guidelines will be ready.

When can you travel after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?

But for those who are waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine, when is a good time to take that trip to paradise? Millions of people have been vaccinated in the United States, but there is still a long way to go until a majority of the country is fully vaccinated. The CDC still recommends that travel should only be something you do if itโ€™s absolutely necessary, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. Now the question remains: What should you do once you are fully vaccinated? If youโ€™re fully vaccinated and decide to travel, the CDC recommends you take all of the same steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 that an unvaccinated person would.

Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 23: Leaders report 133 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff updated the community about the local response to COVID-19 in the daily briefing Tuesday night. Nirenberg reported 202,849 total COVID-19 cases and 3,073 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 133 new cases as of Tuesday. Nirenberg said 421,411 people have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 233,463 are fully vaccinated in Bexar County. The mayor said all of Metro Healthโ€™s school directives are rescinded as of Tuesday after the CDC updated its guidelines. AdNirenberg says the state will allow all adults to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday.

Texas BioMed CEO reflects on its crucial role in vaccine development

The vaccines had to first undergo clinical trials using volunteers, but to do so safely, pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer asked Texas BioMed for its help. However, Schlesinger said the work at Texas BioMed isnโ€™t over. โ€œWeโ€™re understanding how our animal models perform with regard to the variants,โ€ he said. Schlesinger said itโ€™s also identifying and validating animal models that are essential for testing new therapies and more vaccines. AdTexas BioMed is working with up to 30 companies performing clinical studies and validations recognized by the FDA, Schlesinger said.

Things to Know: US COVID-19 death toll tops 500,000

(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s happening Monday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY:โ€” The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 500,000. Experts warn that over 90,000 more deaths are likely in the coming months, despite the vaccination campaign. โ€” A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students. The CDC advises schools to cut down on teacher-to-teacher meetings, ensure that masks are worn correctly and increase physical distancing. Blacks make up a little under half of the districtโ€™s population but constitute nearly three-fourths of the COVID-19 deaths.

CDC study: Teachers key to COVID-19 infections in 1 district

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)ATLANTA โ€“ A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students. Two clusters saw teachers infect each other during in-person meetings or lunches, with a teacher then infecting other students. Adโ€œEducators played an important role in the spread," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told reporters in an online briefing Monday. In some American districts, schools have had to go all-virtual because so many teachers have been exposed to the virus. AdThe Marietta district has also continued extensive virus testing after the study ended, Rivera said.

One year later: Mayor Nirenberg, Judge Wolff reflect on anniversary of evacuees arriving in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Itโ€™s an anniversary that wonโ€™t soon be forgotten for San Antonio and Bexar County. That is the day the first group of evacuees was flown into San Antonio by the military in an effort to quarantine those who were living in the epicenter of the novel coronavirus. Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he remembers where he was when he first got the news. The fear that the coronavirus would eventually put us all at risk was realized weeks later, when the quarantine broke. Managing what the public needed to know was confusing with conflicting laws, dueling news conferences, and social media panics.

Anniversary marks day American evacuees from Wuhan, China arrived at JBSA- Lackland

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Editorโ€™s note: This story is a look back at some of the biggest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Air Force via AP, File)One of the evacuees later became the first official COVID-19 patient in San Antonio and Texas. The first San Antonio infection increased the nationโ€™s COVID-19 case count to 15, but no deaths were reported at the time. All were eventually medically cleared and on March 25, the last of the evacuees left San Antonio. AdThis Feb. 2, 2020, photo provided by the Department of Defense shows empty lodging facilities at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 5: Leaders report 1,724 new COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff updated the community about the local response to COVID-19 in their daily briefing Friday night. Nirenberg reported 180,386 total COVID-19 cases and 2,197 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 1,724 new cases as of Friday. Eleven new deaths were reported today. Nirenberg said he amended the cityโ€™s emergency order to align with the CDCโ€™s guidance, which will require masks in all areas of the San Antonio International Airport. Watch the entire briefing in the video player above to hear more from city and county leaders.

Metro Health: Contact sports should be avoided to help prevent spread of COVID-19

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Bexar County Health Authority Dr. Junda Woo on Tuesday issued a fourth amendment to the current health directive related to school systems in Bexar County, which remain in the Red Zone. The revised health directive now allows for virtual or hybrid learning in the Red Zone, but stresses the importance of restricting other gatherings when community COVID-19 levels are high. AdHere are some of the latest recommendations in the amended health directive:Contact sports should be deferred. Additionally, staff should wear eye protection when working indoors and within 6 feet of students who are unable to wear masks. In the event of Stay Home, Work Safe or similar orders, in-person learning will cease for the duration of the orders.

WATCH LIVE: Health officials hold COVID-19 Task Force briefing

The White House COVID-19 Response Team and federal public health officials will hold a coronavirus task force briefing.

Is it time to double up on face masks to help fight COVID-19 variants?

AdDr. Berggren said in an interview with KSAT 12 that two face masks may not be necessary. โ€œI donโ€™t think double masking is the answer โ€” itโ€™s the 3Ws,โ€ Dr. Berggren said. What kind of face mask should I be using? With these new virus variants, you may be asking yourself just how safe the face masks youโ€™ve been using over the last year actually are. โ€œWe know that theyโ€™ve been found in Houston, and we believe that theyโ€™re here,โ€ Dr. Berggren said.

Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 US states amid winter surge

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2021 photo provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, National Guard members assisting with processing COVID-19 deaths, placing them into temporary storage at the medical examiner-coroner's office in Los Angeles. (Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner via AP, File)NEW YORK โ€“ Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold. While the variant does not cause more severe illness, it can cause more hospitalizations and deaths simply because it spreads more easily. Although the state last week said anyone age 65 and older can start receiving the vaccine, Los Angeles County and some others have said they donโ€™t have enough to immunize so many people. The death rate from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County โ€” an epicenter of the U.S. pandemic โ€” works out to about one person every six minutes.

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