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First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reports the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 season, with 22 additional deaths statewide. Nationally, there have been 52 pediatric deaths. Preventive measures and vaccination are crucial, especially for high-risk individuals. Consult healthcare providers for appropriate flu treatment and prevention.

KDHE, FDA and CDC Warn Consumers Not to Use Diamond Shruumz Products

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment warns against consuming Diamond Shruumz products due to severe illness reports in multiple states. The FDA has issued a recall, investigating 58 cases of illness, including hospitalizations and a potential death. Consumers are urged to stop using the product, seek medical attention if symptomatic, and contact the manufacturer for a refund.

Kansas Adopts FDA, CDC Guidelines for Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas will adopt the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for...

Kansas Adopts CDC’s Pfizer Booster Shot Recommendation

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas will adopt the CDC’s Booster Recommendations and has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers to...

Kansas Adopts CDC’s Guidance on Mask-Wearing, Physical Distance

TOPEKA - The following statement can be attributed to Governor Laura Kelly regarding the CDC's latest guidance for fully-vaccinated...

Kansas to Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces that Kansas will pause administration of the Johnson...

Nebraska to Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is pausing administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, following CDC...

COVID-19 South African Variant identified in Finney County

TOPEKA – A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emerging Variant known as the South African variant has...