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infection
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New data resource lists research on infection prevention from COVID-19 vaccines
Since the COVID-19 vaccines were authorized by the FDA, one of the big questions has been how well they prevent…
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Investigations put focus on infection control in dental offices
Two high-profile safety breaches have highlighted the importance of close adherence to infection control protocols in dental clinics and offices.…
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Reporter turned on-deadline account of a dental death into more than a tragic story
Sacramento Bee health reporter Sammy Caiola worked quickly to give her readers the story about the death of a young…
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Young father’s unexpected death highlights the dangers of dental infections
The recent story of a young California husband and father who died after suffering complications from a dental problem serves…
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Hepatitis cases highlight infection control for temporary dental clinics
It is likely that three patients and two volunteers contracted hepatitis B at a large free dental clinic held in…
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Health officials clashed over alerting public to fungal infection in wake of Joplin tornado
Following the devastating tornado in Joplin, Mo., county public health officials found themselves in conflict with state officials about alerting…
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Drug companies hit with punitive damages
A jury has decided Teva Parenteral Medicines and Baxter Healthcare Corp. must pay a combined $500 million in punitive damages…