CDC /tags/cdc CDC en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:51:45 GMT Texas health department cancels immunization conference amid CDC gag order /health-wellness/2025-02-13/texas-health-department-cancels-immunization-conference-cdc The Texas Department of State Health Services has described the biannual immunization conference as a "vital platform" that in the past drew strong participation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:51:45 GMT /health-wellness/2025-02-13/texas-health-department-cancels-immunization-conference-cdc Kailey Broussard CDC purge of forbidden words online creates real-world fear, advocate says /texas-news/2025-02-04/cdc-purge-of-forbidden-words-online-creates-real-world-fear-advocate-says The San Antonio AIDS Foundation's CEO says people in the LGBTQ community are fearful that their access to health information and medical care will be curtailed under the Trump Administration's executive orders regarding transgender people and queer identities, and they're terrified of the message the administration is sending. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:44:26 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-04/cdc-purge-of-forbidden-words-online-creates-real-world-fear-advocate-says Bonnie Petrie 'How do we protect our poultry flocks?' Texas dairy, poultry producers grapple with bird flu /texas-news/2025-01-31/how-do-we-protect-our-poultry-flocks-texas-dairy-poultry-producers-grapple-with-bird-flu Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:26 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-31/how-do-we-protect-our-poultry-flocks-texas-dairy-poultry-producers-grapple-with-bird-flu Jayme Lozano Carver | The Texas Tribune First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC /news/2025-01-07/first-bird-flu-death-reported-in-the-u-s-according-to-the-cdc Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:34:25 GMT /news/2025-01-07/first-bird-flu-death-reported-in-the-u-s-according-to-the-cdc Will Stone A North Texas health provider wants to expand sexual health services — with the community's help /health-wellness/2024-10-16/north-texas-prism-health-expand-sexual-health-services-advisory Prism Health North Texas brought together the Sexual Health Advisory Group (SHAG) to share experiences and community needs and help improve clinic services. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-10-16/north-texas-prism-health-expand-sexual-health-services-advisory Kailey Broussard Dallas County launches overdose prevention hotline to address ongoing opioid crisis /health-wellness/2024-10-14/dallas-county-opioid-overdose-prevention-hotline Residents and health care providers can call 214-590-4000 to speak to specialists with the North Texas Poison Center through a county partnership to address opioid overdoses. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-10-14/dallas-county-opioid-overdose-prevention-hotline Kailey Broussard Texas abortion restrictions linked to increased infant deaths, new study finds /news/2024-06-26/texas-abortion-restrictions-linked-to-increased-infant-deaths-new-study-finds The study tracked infant deaths that occurred in the year following Senate Bill 8's passage. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:08:28 GMT /news/2024-06-26/texas-abortion-restrictions-linked-to-increased-infant-deaths-new-study-finds Olivia Aldridge US is 'flying blind' with bird flu, repeating mistakes of COVID, health experts say /health-wellness/2024-06-24/u-s-is-flying-blind-with-bird-flu-repeating-mistakes-of-covid-health-experts-say Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested and clinical labs aren't approved to detect the virus. They complain of slowness and uncertainty from the CDC and FDA. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:57:43 GMT /health-wellness/2024-06-24/u-s-is-flying-blind-with-bird-flu-repeating-mistakes-of-covid-health-experts-say Amy Maxmen The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say /health-wellness/2024-05-02/the-u-s-may-be-missing-human-cases-of-bird-flu-scientists-say Officially, only one person has caught the illness during the current outbreak. But with limited testing, cases could be flying under the radar. Fri, 03 May 2024 10:46:50 GMT /health-wellness/2024-05-02/the-u-s-may-be-missing-human-cases-of-bird-flu-scientists-say Will Stone What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak /news/2024-04-04/what-to-know-about-the-risks-of-the-bird-flu-outbreak Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here's what scientists are learning. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:34:18 GMT /news/2024-04-04/what-to-know-about-the-risks-of-the-bird-flu-outbreak Will Stone