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McKenzie Andre, MD1, Chris G. Wolff, MPH2, Rudolf H. Tangermann, MD2, Paul Chenoweth, ND2, Graham Tallis, MBBS2, Jean Baptiste Kamgang, MS1, Steven G.

Pendred syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes early hearing loss in children. It also can affect the thyroid gland and sometimes creates problems with balance.

Dirk T. Haselow, MD, PhD1, Haytham Safi, MD1, David Holcomb, MS1, Nathaniel Smith, MD1, Kendall D. Wagner, MD2, Branson B.

Robert Trimble, MD1, Jane Atkins, MD2, Troy C. Quigg, DO3, Cara C. Burns, PhD4, Gregory S.

CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting

You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family.

Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke.

You may have heard that e-cigarettes, or "vapes," can explode and seriously injure people. Although they appear rare, these explosions are dangerous. The exact causes of such incidents are not yet clear, but some evidence suggests that battery-related issues may lead to vape explosions. Please report a vape explosion or any other unexpected health or safety issue with a vape to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal. When you fill out the form, please be sure to include: • The name of the vape manufacturer • The brand name, model, and serial number of the vape • The brand name and model of the battery • Where it was purchased • Whether the product was used differently than intended by the manufacturer • Whether the product was modified in any way Learn more on http://www.fda.gov/tobacco.

Nicole P. Lindsey, MS1, Jennifer A. Lehman1, J.

Ousmane M. Diop, PhD1, Cara C. Burns, PhD2, Steven G.