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Fresh Take Florida
The University of Florida said it was looking into two classrooms where exposures may have occurred. It did not identify which classes or colleges might have been exposed.
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Alissa Eckert/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe Mater Dei Clinic at the school reported there had been no new testing over 72 hours. Additionally, the clinic reported that the last positive case reported had been on Feb. 2. -
stock.adobe.comMeasles is highly contagious, and immunization rates in some counties are below the 95% recommended for herd immunity.
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One key to these injuries? The sport attracts anyone regardless of physical fitness or athleticism. Scientists note that less fit and inexperienced players are more prone to injury. -
Sarasota-based Boar's Head permanently stopped making liverwurst and recalled 7 million pounds of deli products in the wake of the illnesses. -
The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is providing additional resources at the private college to monitor for suspected measles cases and minimize transmission. -
Unlike traditional clinical rotations that move students between multiple facilities, students will be immersed in a concentrated learning environment at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. -
Prenatal care can make a huge difference to the long-term health of both the parent and baby. Every state offers health coverage to lower-income pregnant women who might otherwise go uninsured. -
This outbreak joins ones already existing and growing in Texas and South Carolina with hundreds of cases. Those outbreaks are a threat to the United States keeping its measles-free status. -
Neurologist Dr. Amy Hessler, family physician Dr. Tina Ardon and Nemours Children's Health infectious disease expert Chad Neilsen discuss the month's biggest health topics. -
Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign pushing the marijuana amendment, says the pronouncement is “premature” and “final and complete” signature count by counties hasn’t been reported yet. -
The federal government’s Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was supposed to help patients with their medical bills while protecting vaccine supply. But allies of the HHS secretary routinely transfer cases to launch lawsuits against drugmakers. -
The 340,000-square-foot Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital will be the system’s first hospital in Broward. -
Joy, Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola's new facility dog, has been working since late November to help comfort patients and their families experiencing traumatic injuries. -
Fewer than 10 cases in the state may not sound like many, but a Jacksonville pediatrician explains that it’s not normal for a disease once considered nearly eradicated in the U.S.
