Melanie James+FollowFDA Narrows COVID Vax—Who’s Still Eligible?Big shift: The FDA just announced that only adults 65+ and people with certain health risks (think asthma, cancer, diabetes, etc.) will be able to get the new COVID-19 vaccine this fall. Healthy younger adults and kids? Not on the list unless new trials prove it’s worth it. This move is sparking debate—some say it’s about safety, others worry it’ll make vaccines harder to get and fuel more hesitancy. What do you think about this new approach? #COVID19 #VaccineUpdate #FDA #PublicHealth #VaccineNews #Health20Share
Kevin Rodriguez+FollowTexas Parents Rush for Measles ShotsMeasles is back in Texas, and parents aren’t taking any chances. After a scary outbreak, vaccination rates for babies have exploded—some age groups saw a 30x jump compared to last year! Even parents who were on the fence are now lining up for shots, hoping to protect their kids. Experts say it’s a dramatic shift, all sparked by real fear and CDC alerts. Wild how fast things can change when an outbreak hits close to home! #MeaslesOutbreak #VaccinesWork #TexasNews #Parenting #PublicHealth #Health00Share
Spencer Brewer+FollowFDA’s Big COVID Vaccine Shake-UpMajor update: The FDA wants to limit COVID shots to people 65+ and those at high risk, instead of recommending them for everyone. They’re also asking for more research to see if younger, healthy folks really need more doses. Experts are torn—some say it makes sense, others worry it could mean more COVID cases and less access. If you’re under 65 and healthy, your next booster might not be a sure thing! #COVID19 #FDA #VaccineUpdate #PublicHealth #HealthNews #Health125Share
Courtney Williams+FollowPolio Outbreak Alert in Papua New GuineaPolio’s back in Papua New Guinea for the first time since 2018—this time, it’s the vaccine-derived kind. WHO found the virus in two healthy kids, which is a big deal because it means the virus is circulating again. Only 44% of kids there get all their polio shots, so health teams are scrambling to boost vaccinations and stop the spread. Wild polio’s mostly gone, but these outbreaks remind us it’s not over yet! #PolioOutbreak #PapuaNewGuinea #WHO #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #Health20Share
Ryan Cunningham+FollowPregnancy & Heat Waves: What’s Really Happening?Did you know climate change is making pregnancy even riskier? A new report says the number of super-hot days linked to pregnancy complications has nearly doubled in the US since 2020. Extreme heat can lead to dehydration, heat stroke, and even preterm birth—especially in the third trimester. And with cuts to weather and health agencies, staying cool is more important than ever. Pregnant? Take it easy, find shade, and hit up places like libraries to chill out! #ClimateChange #PregnancyHealth #HeatWave #StayCool #PublicHealth #Health00Share
Allison Bauer+FollowCOVID Shots: Who Gets Them Now?Big update on COVID vaccines: The FDA is tightening the rules, so this fall, only seniors and people with health risks (think diabetes, pregnancy, even depression) will get easy access to updated shots. If you’re healthy and under 65, you’ll need to wait for more clinical trials before you can get the new boosters. Basically, no more one-size-fits-all—just targeted protection for those who need it most. Thoughts on this new approach? #COVID19 #VaccineUpdate #FDA #HealthNews #PublicHealth #Health00Share
Kevin Rodriguez+FollowMeet the 'Northern Lights' SuperbugA new antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Staphylococcus borealis (aka the 'Northern Lights' bug), is making headlines after being discovered in Norway. Unlike the well-known golden staph, this one resists multiple antibiotics—yikes! It mostly hangs out on our skin but can cause serious trouble for people with weak immune systems, especially the elderly or those with implants. Researchers are still figuring out what diseases it causes, but it’s already showing it can be tough to treat. Definitely one to watch! #HealthNews #AntibioticResistance #Superbug #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth #Health356Share
rmartinFollowingCucumber Recall Drama: Salmonella Alert!Cucumbers are causing chaos! The CDC just linked a Salmonella outbreak to whole cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc., sold between April 29 and May 19, 2025. These cukes were shipped all over, even to cruise ships. If you bought cucumbers recently and can’t tell where they’re from, toss them! And if you’re eating out, ask where the cucumbers came from. Stay safe and watch out for those sneaky veggies! #FoodSafety #RecallAlert #Salmonella #CucumberRecall #PublicHealth #Health3510Share
Melanie James+FollowWhy Did the FDA Stop Testing Milk?!The FDA just hit pause on milk testing for bird flu—right when experts say we need it most. Cows across the US are getting sick, and some farm workers are catching it too. Experts are freaking out, warning that ditching these tests could make things way worse. If you drink milk or eat cheese, this is one to watch. Feels like we’re flying blind here! #BirdFlu #MilkTesting #PublicHealth #FDA #FoodSafety #Health54Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowIs Your Tap Water Actually Safe?Turns out, billions of people are drinking water contaminated with feces (yikes!). But scientists just leveled up water safety: they’ve developed a super-accurate test that can pinpoint exactly where the poop is coming from—human, animal, or bird. This new method could help officials fix water problems faster and keep us all safer. With climate change and old pipes making things worse, this breakthrough couldn’t come at a better time. Would you trust your tap after hearing this? #WaterSafety #ScienceNews #PublicHealth #ClimateChange #Innovation #Health10Share
