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09/10/2026 · Fort Myers Beach

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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Food Supply Contamination

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Food Supply Contamination

A nationwide cyclospora outbreak likely stems from sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. This parasite, spread through human waste, has prompted investigations into how it reached consumer products.

09/11/2026
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Trump Proposes Separation of Combination Vaccines

A recent announcement from former President Donald Trump outlines a proposal to separate combination vaccines into individual injections. This includes the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The suggested approach would involve administering shots individually, a method not commonly used in decades.

09/11/2026

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COVID-19 Activity Increases During Summer Period

COVID-19 case numbers are currently rising across the United States. This increase aligns with similar trends observed during summer months in prior years of the pandemic. Health officials monitor these developments as other health topics receive wider attention.

09/11/2026

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Research Suggests Vascular Risk Factor Management Linked to Extended Dementia-Free Life

New research from NYU Langone Health suggests a connection between managing certain vascular risk factors in midlife and a longer dementia-free period. Individuals who avoided three specific factors experienced approximately 13 additional years without dementia.

09/11/2026

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Senate Committee Votes to Censure Fauci, Salmonella Outbreak Investigated

A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers. mRNA technology, used in COVID-19 vaccines, will now be applied to flu vaccines for older Americans.

09/11/2026

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Mexican Farm Linked to Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak in U.S.

Jalapeño peppers associated with a multistate salmonella outbreak in the United States originated from a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico. Federal investigators identified a specific grower and a U.S. distributor in their ongoing inquiry.

09/11/2026

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Hurricane Debris

Do not mix yard waste (vegetation) with garbage or any other debris. See more details on next page. Trash and vegetative debris must be properly separated to guarantee removal. Use clear plastic bags for hurricane vegetative debris. Separate debris by category: household garbage, construction debris, vegetative debris, household hazardous waste, white goods (large electrical household appliances), electronics. Debris Removal occur in 3 phrases.Phase 1: Removal of vegetation (large trees, branches, leaves, logs and limbs). Phase 2: Removal of any construction and household debris. Phase 3: Removal of any remaining leaves and loose vegetation.

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Electrical and Gas Safety

Electrical and Gas Safety Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. Please advise Florida Power and Light if there are any downed power lines in your area by calling at 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) or 305-442-8770. If you suspect a gas leak, turn off the main gas valve, open all windows and leave the house immediately. Then call your gas company. Do not return to the house until you are told it is safe to do so.

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