AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDaylight Saving Time: The Senate returned Sept. 14 but still hasn’t scheduled a vote to end the twice-yearly clock changes, so Americans should plan to “fall back” on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. local time (back to 1 a.m.) unless Congress passes the Sunshine Protection Act and Trump signs it. Dengue Risk in the Region: Dengue—often called “breakbone fever”—is expanding as mosquito-borne illness grows in new places, with Florida reporting locally acquired cases and a recent death being investigated as possible dengue. Local Health Safety—Legionnaires at St. Croix Hotels: A CDC report on two St. Croix hotel outbreaks found Legionella in guest room water systems, including cold lines that can warm enough in tropical conditions for bacteria to grow, underscoring the need for warm-climate control guidance. Kidney Health Advocacy: The American Kidney Fund honored retiring members of Congress and Alonzo Mourning for work supporting kidney disease awareness and reducing disparities, including efforts tied to CKD and APOL1-mediated kidney disease. Maternal RSV Vaccine Update: WHO prequalified a multi-dose vial version of the maternal RSV vaccine RSVpreF, clearing a key step that could help expand newborn protection in lower-income countries.
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