#public-health-emergency

#public-health-emergency

Toronto Public Health is rationing rabies vaccines due to a supply shortage in Ontario.

Only high-risk exposures eligible for vaccine doses, prioritizing those in immediate danger.

Wildfires in Los Angeles have led to a death toll of 27 with ongoing search and rescue operations amid changing wind conditions.

The monkeypox outbreak in central Africa has led to Africa's first public health emergency amid concerns it could spread further.

Mpox outbreaks in Africa declared a global emergency due to rapid case increase and limited vaccine availability, raising concerns for public health.

Over 14,000 confirmed mpox cases with significant risks of further spread identified across multiple nations, necessitating urgent action.

Native Americans face challenges in maintaining Medicaid coverage, leading to potential loss of healthcare access.

Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.

The syphilis rate among Native American babies in South Dakota is alarmingly high, with a 3% infection rate.

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care.

Bereavement doulas like Jennifer Clayton provide crucial support for grieving families after infant loss.

Federal data collection since March 2020 provides insights beyond COVID-19, aiding in response to other illnesses like flu and RSV.

Experts are urging a more aggressive response to bird flu after cases are reported among workers on an egg farm in Colorado, raising concerns about potential pandemic risks.