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CDC Lowers Age for First Pneumococcal Vaccine to 50

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The recommended first age at which Americans should get the pneumococcal vaccine has been lowered from 65 to 50, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.“Lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination gives more adults the opportunity …

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EPA Finalizes Tough New Standards on Lead Paint Dust

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a move that further toughens safety standards for lead paint dust, the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the finalization of a rule that declares any detectable amount of the toxin in a home or child care center …

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