Health & Wellness
09/22/2026 · Marksville
Pediatricians Reference Diverse Vaccine Information Sources
Some pediatricians are directing patients to alternative authoritative websites for vaccine information. These actions follow shifts in vaccine advice previously issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Medicare Drug Plan Subsidies to End, Raising Premium Concerns for 2027
Federal subsidies for Medicare drug plans will conclude at the end of the year. This change could lead to increased premiums for millions of beneficiaries in 2027.
09/23/2026
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reaches Nine States
A parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, has spread to nine states, federal health authorities announced. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the expansion of the outbreak.
09/23/2026
U.S. Measles Cases Exceed Previous Year's Total by July
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the United States recorded 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of 2026. This figure surpasses the total of 2,289 cases reported for the entirety of 2025.
09/23/2026
Oz Affirms MMR Vaccine Safety Amidst Political Discourse
Physician Mehmet Oz stated the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 'not a lethal vaccine.' His comments follow previous remarks by former President Donald Trump regarding vaccine safety.
09/21/2026
Cyclospora and Salmonella Outbreaks Prompt Food Safety Discussion
A rise in cyclosporiasis cases and a multistate salmonella outbreak have initiated discussions regarding food safety in the United States. These concurrent incidents have drawn attention to public health monitoring efforts.
09/21/2026
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Iberville Parish Library Announces Diverse Event Schedule for Community
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