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CDC to End Free COVID Vaccine Program for Uninsured Early
A federal program providing free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured and underinsured adults is shutting down this summer, before the fall rollout of updated vaccines to fight against the latest variants. The CDC stated its Bridge Access Program will end in August due to lack of funding after providing over 1.4 million vaccines since its launch. Read more.
Dengue Fever, Once Confined to the Tropics, Now Threatens the U.S.
Dengue is a viral fever spread through mosquito bites. It's common in many tropical regions, but has begun to appear regularly in the southern U.S. and recently as far north as Washington D.C. Symptoms include fever, headaches, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, and painful body aches. Read more.
Texas Division of Workers' Compensation Notice: Designated Doctor Billing and Reimbursement Rule Changes Effective June 1
New rules concerning the Texas Division of Worker's Compensation will become effective June 1, 2024. Doctors impacted include those who provide treatment to workers' compensation injured employees and doctors certified to conduct maximum medical improvement and impairment rating exams in the Texas workers' compensation system. Learn more.
Third Person Infected in U.S. Bird Flu Outbreak Displaying New Symptoms
Another human case of bird flu linked to sick dairy cows has been detected in Michigan. The only symptom of the two patients previously infected was pinkeye, but this third case is displaying respiratory symptoms including sore throat, cough, and congestion. Human cases now have increased transmission risk due to the symptom of coughing. Learn more.
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