Flu Outbreak

People wearing face masks in an urban setting, illustrating COVID-19 respiratory-virus coverage in Australia

September 5, 2026

Australia’s LP.8.1 COVID Vaccine Stays While NSW FluMist Runs Out and WHO Warns: Don’t Wait for XFG

NSW's free FluMist nasal spray is running low. Australia's COVID vaccine targets LP.8.1 — not XFG. WHO says vaccinate now. Mice responded to a nasal nanoparticle jab. Humans still wait.

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Health·News·USA

Dengue Cases Surge Globally; CDC Issues Health Alert

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Alert Network notice highlighting the continued risk of dengue virus infections in the United States and globally. The alert comes as dengue activity remains high in U.S. territories

March 22, 2025

NHS Battles High Bed Occupancy Amid Declining Norovirus Cases

Health·News·UK

The NHS is finally seeing a drop in winter virus cases, with norovirus infections falling for the fourth consecutive week. However, hospitals continue to

Measles Outbreak Tops 250 Cases; First U.S. Deaths in 10 Years

Health·News·USA

The measles outbreak that began in January 2025 has expanded significantly, with Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma now reporting over 250 cases combined. Two

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Health·USA

Portland’s Dysentery Cases Surge: 158 in 2024, 40 More in January

Portland, Oregon is grappling with a sharp rise in dysentery cases, a disease many Americans know from the 1980s video game “Oregon Trail.” The real-world outbreak has reached concerning levels, with Multnomah

Karmactive Staff

March 8, 2025

Health·News·USA

Texas Measles Outbreak: 159 Cases, 22 Hospitalizations, 1 Child Fatality

The measles outbreak in West Texas has grown to 159 confirmed cases as of March 4, 2025, according to data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This marks the

Tejal Somvanshi

March 5, 2025

Injection.Photo Source:World Health Organization

Health·News·USA

FDA Cancels Key Flu Vaccine Meeting Amid Deadly Season; Experts Fear Production Delays

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has canceled a key meeting scheduled for March 13 that was meant to discuss the selection of flu strains for next season’s vaccines. The cancellation came

Tejal Somvanshi

February 28, 2025

Health·News·USA

Measles Cases Near 100 in Texas and New Mexico

The largest measles outbreak in decades has hit Texas and New Mexico, affecting 99 people so far. Texas health officials report 90 cases in the state’s South Plains area, while New Mexico

Tejal Somvanshi

February 25, 2025

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Health·USA

Flu Surge Overwhelms California Hospitals, Closes Schools in 10 States

Emergency rooms across California are filling up as this winter’s flu outbreak becomes one of the most severe in recent years. Schools across at least 10 states have temporarily closed classrooms due

Tejal Somvanshi

February 19, 2025