Dr. Manisha Juthani replaces Renee Coleman-Mitchell, who was fired at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell
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Health officials say Connecticut child has contracted measles
State Health Commissioner Renee Coleman-Mitchell said Friday that the child was not infectious while at school.
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Data show spike in number of CT schools that have lost herd immunity to measles
The data released by the state also shows the number of students claiming the religious exemption from vaccination shot up by 25% last school year.
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What is Connecticut’s religious exemption from vaccines? Here are five things to know about the controversial provision
Democratic legislators ignited controversy by suggesting the state repeal its religious exemption to mandatory vaccinations.
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DeLauro focuses on health risks of vaping as lung disease stumps CDC
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who has asked federal regulators to take e-cigarettes off the shelves, tackled the twin threats posed by teen vaping and an epidemic of lung injuries.
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DPH choice ends day of racially diverse picks by Lamont
The administration of Gov. Ned Lamont is shaping up as one of the most racially diverse in Connecticut history.