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03/20/2024 - The Hill by: Joseph Choi
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory in response to a rise in measles cases in the U.S. and abroad, with domestic infections this year already meeting the total seen in 2023.
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03/20/2024 - WTRF by: John Lynch
CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is informing all West Virginians ages 65 and older they are eligible for an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent recommendation.
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03/19/2024 - The Intelligencer by: Joselyn King
GLEN DALE, WV - West Virginia Sen. Mike Maroney has major concerns if the state sets a precedent by relaxing some childhood immunization requirements for children.
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03/19/2024 - WOWK by: Blake DeJarnatt
CEDAR GROVE, WV - After decades of running emergency medical services out of their fire station, Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department has turned the service over to the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority.
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03/19/2024 - WVNews
HUNTINGTON, WV - The City of Huntington and Cabell County Commission continue to press a lawsuit against three big opioid distributors.
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03/19/2024 - Charleston Gazette-Mail by: Todd Stephens
CHARLESTON, WV - Often cited as one of the most trusted professionals, community pharmacists have continued to operate in an environment of decreasing payment for the life-sustaining medications they dispense.
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03/19/2024 - WOWK by: Jordan Mead
CHARLESTON, WV - Critics of a bill awaiting Governor Jim Justice’s signature or veto could make it more difficult for some harm reduction organizations to help people struggling with substance abuse disorder.
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