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New York Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Musk vs. Trump, and a Surge in Whooping Cough
Hosted by Tracy Mumford Produced by Will Jarvis and Ian Stewart Edited by Ian Stewart and Tracy Mumford Featuring Tyler Pager and Teddy Rosenbluth Trump and Musk's Unlikely Alliance Breaks Down in Rapid and Public Fashion, by Tyler Pager and Theodore Schleifer After Trump and Xi Speak, U.S. and China Agree to Revive Trade Talks, by Ana Swanson and David Pierson Israel Armed Palestinian Militia to Fight Hamas, Officials Say, by Aaron Boxerman and Patrick Kingsley Whooping Cough Is Surging. Do You Need Another Shot?, by Teddy Rosenbluth Land Snorkeling? Townsizing? A User's Guide to the Latest Travel Lingo., by Elaine Glusac Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@ For corrections, email nytnews@ For more audio journalism and storytelling, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Rakyat Post
27-05-2025
- Health
- Rakyat Post
TDaP Vaccine For Pregnant Moms Now Free Under Health Ministry
Subscribe to our FREE The Ministry of Health (KKM) recently announced that they are offering the Tetanus-Difteria-Pertussis (TDaP) vaccine to all pregnant women Renowned constultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Imelda Balchin welcomed the announcement and expressed her excitement over the news with a comment on the Health Ministry's Facebook post. She said she has been administering the TDaP vaccine to pregnant women since 2012 and remarked this is a much awaited development. 'Finally, all pregnant mothers can get (the vaccine). God willing, we can protect newborns from being infected by the disease that causes pertusis,' she wrote in the comment. According to one comment, the TDaP vaccine could only be obtained from private clinics in the past and cost around RM250. What is the vaccine for exactly? Pertussis, otherwise known as Whooping Cough or 100-Day Cough, is a highly contagious yet vaccine-preventable disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infection is particularly Early symptoms of Whooping Cough include those similar to a common cold with a runny nose, fever, and mild cough. These are later followed by two or three months of severe coughing fits. Anti-vaxxers chime in on KKM's announcement Certain vaccine-averse individuals expressed their disdain towards the health ministry's announcement about giving out TDaP vaccines. Some gave their opinion that the vaccine is not necessary and babies have been fine without it, while some commented on different topics unrelated to the matter. Meanwhile, a few comments were generally dismissive of the vaccine distribution and some even assume that the vaccine is dangerous because it is being given out for free. One user commented saying even some public toilets require payment to be used, implying that a free vaccine could only spell trouble. The vaccine is a choice and no one is forcing pregnant mothers to take it As some users pointed out in the comments, the TDaP vaccine is a choice and the government is not forcing anyone to take it. People who support the health ministry's decision to make the vaccine free to pregnant women were perplexed by anti-vaxxers who chose to voice out on a matter where there is choice. In any case, Whooping Cough is a serious disease and the vaccine that prevents it has been used since 2005 with no risk of neuorological problems or adverse fetal effects, as reported by the Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Jackley says 4/1 deadly force justified as photos released
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation says law enforcement justifiably used deadly force in two shootings with the same suspect on April 1. 25-year-old Samir Albaidhani faces a litany of charges, including six counts of first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. He is in custody at the Minnehaha County Jail, and photos released Friday by South Dakota's Division of Criminal Investigation offer the public glimpses into tense situations involving Albaidhani. Influenza, Whooping Cough seeing decline in SD 'The information that law enforcement had received was that he was likely using methamphetamine, had a firearm in his waistband and that he had made comments that he wasn't going back to jail alive,' South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said Friday. Investigators say officers with the Sioux Falls Police Department on April 1 successfully found Albaidhani, a parole absconder, who was also wanted on different outstanding warrants. Per a DCI summary of what took place, two officers used their car to box in the stolen car Albaidhani was driving, and a chase ensued. Albaidhani allegedly fired two shots at the officers, striking one of them; one photo released Friday shows the suspect turning his torso and stretching out his right arm. The DCI report says the Sioux Falls Police officer who was hit returned fire toward Albaidhani, with the other officer also opening fire. 'My findings and the DCI findings are both of those officers were justified in firing their duty weapons,' Jackley said. 'They had had use of force used against them. One of the officers was shot in his left arm, and they had every right to return fire at that point and acted appropriately.' Investigators say Albaidhani headed south soon after the exchange of gunfire in Sioux Falls. 'Law enforcement further learned and identified Albaidhani and that stolen vehicle driving south on I-29,' Jackley said. 'A pursuit entailed, traveling at speeds of over 100 miles per hour. Eventually, it reached a point where his vehicle went off the road right at Exit 42 in Union County.' Per a DCI summary of the events in Union County, Albaidhani opened fire toward South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers as well as officers with the Beresford Police Department. One trooper fired at Albaidhani, and another trooper hit the suspect with a Highway Patrol car. Another exchange of gunfire ensued at the Beresford-area location as well. Pictures released Friday clearly show Albaidhani with a gun in his hand. 'The second finding that I make as attorney general with the investigative report by the DCI that we will make public is that the trooper that used his vehicle for impact was justified in those actions,' Jackley said. 'It was appropriate police tactics. It was done appropriately. The second trooper that fired his weapon after having being fired at and having witnessed three more shots being fired at his fellow officers was justified in taking those actions, of firing his duty weapon.' For Jackley, the events of April 1 highlight what officers face. 'Law enforcement's here to serve our communities,' Jackley said. 'They do it well, but when doing so it's a dangerous job, and on this incident several officers put their life in danger.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hibachi Grill open for business amid federal investigation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls restaurant at the center of a federal investigation is back open and appears to be busy. Four people who run the restaurant and pay employees are out on bond. They're accused of hiring people who don't have permission to work in the US so the business can make more money. Influenza, Whooping Cough seeing decline in SD Court documents say they pay in cash and deduct money for everything from rent and utilities to transportation and food. All four suspects have entered not guilty pleas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Life saving drug to be made more available in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The state of South Dakota is partnering with Emily's Hope to provide life-saving medication kits to reverse opioid overdoses. Under this new program, people can get Naloxone kits anonymously at distribution boxes set up in high-traffic areas around the state. The Department of Health, Social Services and the Attorney General's office are working together in hopes of saving lives. Influenza, Whooping Cough seeing decline in SD Boxes like this will be placed at various locations around South Dakota. People can simply open a box and grab a Naloxone kit free of charge, no questions asked. The nasal spray rapidly reverses an overdose and is proven to save lives. Secretary of Social Services, Matt Althoff, says the goal is to get the life-saving drug into the hands of people who are most likely to need it. 'The anonymous distribution is a critical component that we realize, our goal, of course, is to create that safety net, always strengthening it, always making sure it's even broader,' said Althoff. The program is using funds from a settlement with opioid companies. Attorney General Marty Jackley secured $78.6 million as South Dakota's share. 'I'm a strong voice that those dollars need to not sit in trust funds for state government, they need to be put to use. And putting to use is why we are here today,' said Jackley. South Dakota Secretary of Health, Melissa Magstadt, has put it to use herself. She's very familiar with the impact Naloxone can have in the right hands. 'I have administered Naloxone myself, and actually seen patients wake up and come back after an overdose of opioids, its a very powerful medicine to save lives,' said Magstadt. Magstadt says Naloxone has already saved countless lives in South Dakota Emily's Hope founder, Angela Kennecke, likens naloxone to other life-saving tools like defibrillators and EpiPens. 'We will have the boxes in as many places as possible, I would like to see them by every defibrillator, everybody who has a defibrillator and if people want it in their homes, we will give it to them as well,' said Kennecke. This new initiative aims to distribute 20 thousand kits statewide. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
