AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Wisconsin DHS confirmed 17 illnesses (one hospitalized) from a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts sold as Calco and Everything Sprouts; officials urge people to check labels, throw out affected sprouts, and seek care if symptoms worsen. Infectious Disease Watch: Whooping cough cases were reported in Eau Claire County, with health officials stressing early antibiotics and Tdap/DTaP vaccination, especially for babies and people who are pregnant or immunocompromised. Measles Back-to-School Concern: Southwest Wisconsin measles cases are rising, with Dubuque-area worries and reminders that MMR is about 97% effective and spreads through the air. Mental Health Research: UW–Madison researchers found no sign that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy worsens depressive symptoms in people with recurrent depression, published in JAMA Network Open. Rural Health Staffing: Wisconsin is grappling with a rural veterinarian shortage, leaving many farm calls and emergencies harder to cover. Community Health Access: A new Milwaukee pharmacy opened on the south side to help fill “pharmacy desert” gaps, offering vaccinations and in-home medication delivery. Maternal & Child Health: A Wisconsin baby born nearly four months early returned home after 375 days in the NICU, marking a milestone for small-baby survival.
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