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Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

The following information is from the US Consumer Report Safety Commission and was not written by HVHD. Name of Product: The Preschool Electric Bicycles Hazard: The paint on the recalled electric bikes contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young […]

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COVID-19 2023 Update: Connecticut Department of Public Health COVID-19 Demobilization Plans

The following information is from CT DPH, which was last updated on May 3, 2023. For the latest COVID-19 guidance, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website: CDC.gov/covid   As the end of the nationally declared Public Health Emergency draws to a close on May 11, the Connecticut Department of Public Health has announced

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Lil Anglers Recalls Children’s Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

The information below is copied from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission “Lil Anglers Recalls Children’s Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban” article and was not written by HVHD. Name of Product: Children’s Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Hazard:

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FDA and CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, allows older adults and immunocompromised adults to get second dose of the updated vaccineFDA and CDC

On April 18, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the COVID-19 vaccine regulations. Attached is a fact sheet and vaccine eligibility guide.  Key takeaways are as follows: On April 14, 2023, HHS released a fact sheet about the upcoming amendment to the COVID-19

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FBI investigation relating to Lead Care devices

The information below is copied from the “Seeking Information in Magellan Diagnostics Investigation” article posted on April 5, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. The FBI’s Boston Division is seeking information in the investigation of three former senior executives for Magellan Diagnostics.  The indictment alleges that from June 2013 through December 2017, the defendants

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Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears

The information below is copied from the CDC “Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears” article updated on March 21, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. CDC is collaborating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local health departments to investigate a multistate outbreak of an extensively drug-resistant strain of Pseudomonas

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