AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBeach Health & Safety: NJ DEP says home health care syringes washed up on Manasquan Beach were not regulated medical waste, tracing them to a sewer system overflow after heavy rain; the beach was cleaned and monitored through three high tides, and similar finds were reported in Seaside Park and Point Pleasant Beach. Medication Safety at Home: A Rutgers Poison Control specialist warns that one wrong dose can seriously harm people of any age, urging families to use proper dosing syringes/cups, keep meds in original labeled containers, and store them securely. Youth Mental Health & Social Media: Instagram head Adam Mosseri defended Meta’s youth safety features in court, arguing “Take a Break” had limited teen uptake but that Meta uses many safety tools; New Jersey is among states suing Meta over alleged addictive design and data practices. Medicare GLP-1 Access: KFF reports Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge discount has a major catch—some eligible patients are excluded—highlighting coverage gaps even as demand grows. School Phone Rules: A new NJ law is pushing districts to ban personal cell phone use during the school day, with Pennsauken moving all high school students to locked pouches. Invasive Tick Watch: Scientists warn about the Asian longhorned tick, first found in NJ in 2017, as it spreads and poses risks to livestock and pets.
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