CDC requirements for dogs entering US from Canada

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Ottawa – Mark Holland, Minister of Health, issued the following statement to update on the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decision to make changes to their import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S., coming into effect on August 1, 2024: “Since the requirements were first announced by the CDC on May 8, 2024, the …

Florida witnessing rise in leprosy cases

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Florida – Florida is witnessing  surge in leprosy cases, according to the recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  About 20% of reported leprosy cases in the US are are being reported here. The CDC is concerned as several new cases are not showing clear evidence of traditional risk factors or zoonotic exposure.