The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accepting nominations for new members of its vaccine advisory committee after a federal judge determined that many existing members were improperly appointed. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices provides vaccine recommendations to the CDC. The agency stated it is seeking nominees with scientific, clinical, and public health expertise, as well as individuals familiar with consumer perspectives and community aspects of immunization programs.
Health authorities in West Virginia are investigating a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that has affected 41 people since September, with ages ranging from 3 to 54 years old. Five patients have required hospitalization. Officials have not yet identified a common source for the outbreak. In response, state health officials advised healthcare providers to test patients with acute diarrhea for Salmonella infection and report confirmed cases to local health departments. Additionally, four nations reported polio cases this week, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Niger, and Pakistan.
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