GFCI outlets offer reliable protection but are not suitable for all devices, as appliances with high inrush current like refrigerators and power tools can cause nuisance tripping. Outdoor equipment, high-powered appliances, surge protectors, and sump pumps can also trip GFCIs, leading to potential safety hazards. Medical equipment like CPAP machines should be plugged into conventional outlets to avoid unnecessary power disruptions.
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Top CDC COVID vaccine expert resigns after RFK Jr. unilaterally restricts access
A top CDC expert, Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, resigned Tuesday amid controversy following health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s unilateral changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which limited access for children and pregnant individuals. Panagiotakopoulos, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and co-leader of the CDC's working group on COVID-19 vaccines, informed her colleagues via email. Her resignation precedes a scheduled meeting of CDC experts to evaluate vaccine data, a process disrupted by Kennedy's recent actions. Full Article
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