Tag: public health

  • Sepsis Awareness: Understanding the Silent Threat and Taking Action

    In a stark revelation, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has unveiled startling statistics surrounding sepsis – a life-threatening condition that demands immediate medical attention. Each year, over 1.7 million adults in the United States fall victim to sepsis, with a staggering 350,000 losing their lives due to the ailment or transitioning…

  • Beware of Vibrio Infections Linked to Raw Shellfish: Recent Cases and Precautions

    Beware of Vibrio Infections Linked to Raw Shellfish: Recent Cases and Precautions Tragedy struck this summer as two Connecticut residents fell victim to infections caused by the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, commonly associated with raw shellfish and seawater. In a disheartening revelation, health officials have confirmed that these infections led to the untimely deaths of the…