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According to the CDC, walking pneumonia is becoming increasingly common in children

October 31, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The increase in diagnoses among young children is “remarkable,” health officials said, because the bacterium M. pneumoniae is not typically considered a leading cause of pneumonia in this age group. The CDC did not give a reason why the surge is occurring particularly among young children, although doctors have cautioned that some children may not […]

Donald Trump wasn't the worst thing to happen to McDonald's this week.

October 25, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Maybe Donald Trump's stunt that made the drive-thru “work” was a bad omen for Mickey D's: Now On E.coli The outbreak linked to the franchise's famous Quarter Pounder has infected at least 49 people and resulted in the death of one person with underlying medical conditions. Most of the illnesses occur in Colorado and Nebraska, […]

What is the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's burgers?

October 23, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

One person died and 49 others became ill following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak primarily affects residents of the US states of Colorado and Nebraska. The onion slivers used in the burgers are suspected to […]

E. coli outbreak, including 1 death, linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

October 23, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

(Gray News) – At least one person has died and dozens more have fallen ill from E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. An investigation into the illnesses began Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, 49 people from 10 states have become ill, about half of whom […]

Nine cases reported in McDonald's E. coli outbreak in Nebraska

October 22, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Nine of the Nebraska cases of E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders were reported in three health districts in the eastern part of the state. The Nebraska Department of Health said in an update Tuesday that the nine cases of E. coli were traced to the following health regions: Lincoln-Lancaster […]

How to Order Free COVID Tests from USPS in 2024

September 27, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The summer wave of COVID infections may be easing — statewide weekly positivity tests have declined since the week ending Aug. 10 — but with fall now here and the winter holidays approaching, free COVID testing will return in the coming days be available. Every U.S. household is eligible for four rapid at-home tests through […]