Measles in SC, weed at gas stations, & dogs at the dentist

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/28/health-news-measles-in-sc-weed-gas-station-d...

Published: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:47:05 +0000

From January 1, 2026, an amendment to the decree on preventive inspections entered into force, which expanded the scope of covered procedures.[1][2] ECG is performed at the transition from pediatric to adult practice or at new registration, then every 2 years for high-risk patients from 30 years of age and every 4 years for low-risk patients from 40 years of age.[1] All children should have their first eye examination before the age of 1 year and the second check-up at the age of 18 months at the latest.[1][2] Colorectal cancer screening has expanded to the 45 to 74 age group due to an increase in incidence in younger patients, previously starting at age 50.[1][2][3] Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease using a drug delivery pump are entitled to teleconsultations with specialists up to 12 times a year.[1] The novelty is home Holter monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias lasting up to 7 days for patients with less frequent symptoms.[2] Preventive examinations are adapted to the individual risks of the patient according to the new decree no. 403/2025 Coll. [3]