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
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 County reporting 158 cases in 2024—a 62-case jump
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
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
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
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NHS Battles High Bed Occupancy Amid Declining Norovirus Cases
The NHS is finally seeing a drop in winter virus cases, with norovirus infections falling for the fourth consecutive week. However, hospitals continue to face significant challenges with high bed occupancy rates
Measles Outbreak Tops 250 Cases; First U.S. Deaths in 10 Years
The measles outbreak that began in January 2025 has expanded significantly, with Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma now reporting over 250 cases combined. Two unvaccinated individuals have died from the highly contagious
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