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The new covid rules – and a measles comeback. Again.
Mar 4, 2024
CDC drops 5-day isolation rule for covid patients. Measles resurgence in Florida raises alarms. Interview with Dr. Paul Offit on new book. Discussion on managing COVID alongside other respiratory diseases. Concerns about following COVID guidelines.
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- CDC updates guidelines to focus on symptom improvement for reduced infectiousness instead of specific time limits.
- Vaccination remains crucial for combating COVID and other respiratory viruses to reduce hospitalization rates among the unvaccinated.
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CDC Updates Guidance on Respiratory Illnesses
The CDC recently updated its respiratory viral illness guidance, emphasizing the importance of staying home when sick from common respiratory viruses like COVID, flu, and RSV. The new recommendation includes returning to normal activities after being fever-free for 24 hours and experiencing improving symptoms, resuming activities with additional preventive strategies such as wearing masks and ensuring cleaner indoor air.
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