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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Coverage of Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the Nexus archive.
Jon Ossoffperson1Robert F. Kennedy Jr.person1FoodNetorganization1U.S. Department of Agricultureorganization1Food and Drug Administrationorganization1Cyclosporatopic1United Statesplace1Tennesseeplace1Dr. Brian Wilcoxperson1Ascension Saint Thomasorganization1Lyme diseasetopic1Rocky Mountain spotted fevertopic1ehrlichiosistopic1
- Ossoff slams RFK Jr. for terminating FoodNet, drawing link to cyclospora outbreak
Jon Ossoff criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ending the CDC's tracking of parasitic infections including cyclospora. The decision suspended tracking managed by the CDC, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration.
- The U.S. is seeing one of the worst tick seasons on record. Here’s how Tennessee doctors recommend safely removing a tick
The U.S. is experiencing one of the worst tick seasons on record, with Tennessee doctors warning of serious health risks from untreated bites. Dr. Brian Wilcox from Ascension Saint Thomas advises checking for ticks after outdoor activities, using tweezers for removal, and avoiding home remedies like nail polish. Early medical intervention is emphasized to prevent diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.