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Workers at 7 CVS Pharmacies in California Strike for Better Pay and Healthcare

— Picketing is planned until negotiations resume on Wednesday

12 Hrs Ago
A photo of workers on strike picketing in front of a CVS pharmacy on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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Pharmacist Gets Up to 15 Years in Prison for Meningitis Outbreak Deaths

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Doc Who Blamed COVID Vax for Patient's Death Could Face Discipline

Medical Board of California also says physician told high-risk patient to avoid boosters

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Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake

Some thoughts for responders and leadership

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Marburg Virus' Latest Eruption

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Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

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Overdose Deaths Are Falling but the Mission Is Far From Accomplished

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

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U.S. School-Entry Vaccination Rates Fall as Exemptions Keep Rising

The rates help explain worrisome creep in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, says one expert

Oct 03, 2024
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Fake Online Pharmacies Sold Deadly Counterfeit Pills, Prosecutors Say

At least nine people died of narcotics poisoning

Oct 01, 2024
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CDC: Kids Born During the Pandemic Got Fewer Routine Vaccinations

Declines in vaccination may lead to resurgence of preventable diseases, agency warns

Sep 27, 2024
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Opinion
Vaccine Hesitancy Is on the Rise. So Is Whooping Cough.

Clear and respectful communication is key to preventing outbreaks like this

Sep 27, 2024
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Opinion
How to Help Patients Save on Drug Costs

Even in the face of slow to no policy change, we can still increase access

Sep 26, 2024
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