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2013 is on Track to Become the Worst Measles Year Since 1996
According to the CDC’s latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 159 measles cases were reported from 16 states from January 1 through August 24, 2013. Among the 159 reported cases: 58 patients (36%) were aged 5–19 years old 17 required hospitalization, including four patients diagnosed with pneumonia …
Acetaminophen May Cause Rare but Serious Skin Reaction
The FDA is alerting doctors and consumers that acetaminophen can cause serious skin reactions. Acetaminophen is a fever and pain reliever widely used in the US and commonly known as Tylenol™. Acetaminophen is also used in combination medicines to treat pain, colds, cough, allergy, headaches, …