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Opinion | CDC Layoffs Strike at Its Ability to Respond to the Current Outbreaks, Other Public-Health Emergencies

by Jordan Miller March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

Jordan Miller writes about the Trump administration dismantling the public health sector through layoffs and removing health information.

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Flu Outbreaks Forced Several Mississippi School Closures as Cases Surge Statewide

by Torsheta Jackson February 10, 2025February 12, 2025

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First Mississippi Child Dies of Flu in 2023-2024 Season

by Heather Harrison November 17, 2023June 11, 2024

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Historic Flu Season Growing In Mississippi, But Prevention Possible

by Nick Judin December 6, 2022June 12, 2024

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After Seven Child COVID-19 Deaths in 2021, Mississippi Reports First Pediatric Flu Death

by Ashton Pittman December 15, 2021June 12, 2024

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COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters, Flu Shots Available As October Starts

by Nick Judin October 1, 2021June 12, 2024

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People Gave Up on Flu Pandemic Measures A Century Ago and Paid A Price

by J. Alexander Navarro March 23, 2021June 12, 2024