Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Formula Grows to 31 Hospitalizations
Contaminated baby formula has now sickened 31 infants across 15 states, including New Jersey. Since the outbreak began, ByHeart recalled all of its powdered Whole Nutrition infant formula due to bacterial contamination. The CDC urges parents to get immediate medical care if their child ingested this product and later developed symptoms such as loss of head control, poor feeding, trouble swallowing or reduced facial expressions.
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US Braces for Another Brutal Flu Season as Cases Surge Abroad
The United States could be facing its second straight brutal flu season, public health experts warn. Hospitalizations are surging in Japan, Canada and UK, and the US is expected to follow closely behind. Now would be a good time to talk with your doctor to see if a flu vaccine is right for you.
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