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The deaths caused by Vibrio vulnificus bacterium were in Bay, Broward, Hillsborough, and St. Johns counties, according to the Florida Department of Health.
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The state agency advises people to skip the shot because it doesn’t target the current dominant variant. A USF epidemiologist says it will still be effective.
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FDOH says it has started notifying those who were potentially affected by the breach that happened June 26.
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Cyberthieves are benefiting from years of neglected software updates and outdated technologies.
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The hacked system holds personal patient information.
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The CDC estimates Duval County has the highest risk in the nation at 57%. Hillsborough and Palm Beach have a 52% risk of outbreaks of the disease also known as monkeypox.
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Under the deal, Jones admitted guilt and agreed to pay $200 per month toward $20,000 to cover the cost of the criminal investigation, attend mental health counseling monthly and perform 150 hours of community service.
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Naloxone, a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, is available throughout Florida.
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“Dr. Ladapo has done a great job as @FLSurgeonGen,” Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted. “His evidence-based principles serve as a counterweight to the increasingly political positions of the entrenched medical establishment..."
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The rules approved Friday would prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty-blocking, hormone and hormone “antagonist” treatments for patients under age 18. The rules would not apply to children already receiving such treatments.