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‘Pfizer vax works in kids ages 5 to 11’

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon—a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, is already available for...

Posted On Sep 22 2021 06:05

, By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer

CHCC warns public against heat stress

As the islands move into the summer months and community members start to enjoy some of their favorite outdoor activities, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. said it is very important to protect yourself from heat stress, or heat-related illnesses. Heat stress occurs when the body...

Posted On Jun 21 2018 06:00

, By Press Release

Romaine lettuce in NMI cleared of E. coli

The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. cleared yesterday all romaine lettuce in the Commonwealth from possible E. coli contamination. In an advisory, it said it is unlikely that any romaine lettuce from the Yuma growing region is still available in people’s homes, stores...

Posted On May 23 2018 06:00

, By Press Release

Health advisory: Caution out vs lettuce

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are alerting consumers, restaurants and retailers to an ongoing widespread, multistate outbreak of gastroenteritis caused by romaine lettuce contaminated by E.coli. E.coli is...

Posted On Apr 26 2018 13:25

, By Saipan Tribune

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‘Pfizer vax works in kids ages 5 to 11’

CHCC warns public against heat stress

Romaine lettuce in NMI cleared of E. coli

Health advisory: Caution out vs lettuce

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