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More than 100 children possibly exposed as measles outbreak spreads in Sacramento region
Sacramento region reports six confirmed measles cases amid ongoing multi-jurisdiction outbreak
KCRA3 Updated: 10:44 PM PST
Mar 6, 2026
Denzen Cortez Reporter, Calif. —
Health officials are raising alarms as a measles outbreak spreads across Northern California, with six confirmed cases reported in the Sacramento region — two in Sacramento County and four in Placer County.
Public health officials say a contagious child may have exposed more than 100 children during an enrichment educational event on Feb. 24. Details about the location of the event have not been publicly disclosed. Leaders of the enrichment program say they have voluntarily agreed to temporarily shut down the facility
Flu was again worse than covid this winter. Is that pattern here to stay?
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California measles outbreaks linked to pockets of unvaccinated residents By KRISTEN HWANG/Cal Matters AP Monday, March 2, 2026 9:02PM
When a possible measles case is identified in California, a phone rings at the local health department and the clock starts ticking.
Laboratory workers need to process samples as soon as possible to confirm the case. And a public health nurse must call the patient to find out where they've been and who they've been in contact with recently.
If test results are positive, the communicable disease team has 72 hours or less to identify anyone who has been exposed and may be at high risk of infection or serious illness. Those people must quarantine or take a dose of a post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent spread. For the next 21 days nurses will monitor the group for symptoms.
Measles outbreak | Experts fear further spread of highly contagious virus KHOU 11
Mar 1, 2026
Most confirmed cases this year have been in those ages 5 to 19.
As measles cases climb, these 9 diseases threaten comebacks
Feb 24, 2026
When it comes to infectious diseases, measles is “the canary in the coal mine,” one expert said.
By Kathleen Felton
Oregon Officials Declare Measles Outbreak, Say Known Cases Are ‘Just a Fraction of the True Number’ of Those Sickened
Health officials warn about the wildly infectious disease that is “spreading in the United States”
Cara Lynn Shultz Fri, February 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM EST
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- The state of Oregon has declared an outbreak of measles, as wastewater surveillance confirms the presence of the virus
- There are five confirmed cases, and "these cases likely represent just a fraction of the true number of measles cases,” a health official said
- The U.S. is seeing an ongoing spike in measles infections
The state of Oregon has declared a measles outbreak, as the five confirmed cases are likely “a fraction” of the overall infections.
“Measles is here in Oregon and spreading in the United States,” Howard Chiou,
Measles cases near 1,000 since start of 2026 NBC News
Measles cases near 1,000 since start of 2026
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Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. has officially logged 982 measles cases in 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. It’s more than four times the number of cases as this time last year, when a large outbreak was just beginning in West Texas. Now we’re hearing from a college student who’s recovered from the illness. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports.
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CDC • MMR vaccine is very effective at protecting people against measles, mumps, and rubella, and preventing the complications caused by these diseases. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice
New approach roughly predicts when Alzheimer’s symptoms begin
The technique is not yet precise enough to predict a patient’s exact trajectory but could help find long-sought preventive treatment.
February 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EST
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Scientists showed in a new study published Thursday that they could use blood draws to build a “clock” for Alzheimer’s disease that could roughly predict when symptoms will develop, findings that could eventually transform how the illness is diagnosed and treated.
A simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s, but the study in the journal Nature Medicine shows how these kinds of tests could one day play a greater role in preventing the insidious, memory-robbing illness. In the new study, researchers built a model that could use blood test results to forecast symptom onset within a margin of three to four years.
Measles infections in Oregon grow to 'outbreak' status KOIN 6
Feb 19, 2026
Health officials in Oregon are now calling the state’s growing number of measles cases an “outbreak” as officials confirm five reported cases so far in 2026.
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CDC • MMR vaccine is very effective at protecting people against measles, mumps, and rubella, and preventing the complications caused by these diseases. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
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Concerning outbreak of measles reported in SW Florida FOX 35 Orlando
Feb 16, 2026
A quarantine is underway after a measles outbreak was reported at Ave Maria University in Southwest Florida after nearly 60 cases of measles were seen since the start if the semester. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Dr. George Rust with FSU College of Medicine to discuss the impacts, and what parents can do to keep their children safe.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 12 to 962, state health department says By Reuters
February 17, 202612:56 PM EST
Feb 17 (Reuters) - South Carolina reported a surge to 962 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 12 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
The outbreak, which began in October, has been centered in the northwest part of the state, which includes Greenville and Spartanburg, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
Baby Who Had Traveled Overseas Is City’s First Measles Case of Year
Mexico Risks Losing Its Measles-Free Status, Months Before Millions Arrive for World Cup
The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its....
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/world/americas/mexico-measles-elimination-world-cup.html
US battles major measles outbreak Reuters
Feb 13, 2026
South Carolina's Spartanburg County has become the epicenter of the largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years. Some doctors fear that outbreaks like this one are becoming the new normal.
MAP: Which states have the most measles cases in 2026?
by Jeremy Tanner and Alix Martichoux - 02/15/26 12:00 PM ET
https://thehill.com/homenews/5736370-map-which-states-have-the-most-measles-cases-in-2026/
The 24 states that reported cases were Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The country’s measles elimination status hinges on whether or not a single measles chain has spread uninterrupted within the U.S. for at least 12 months.
Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC ABC News
Feb 13, 2026
At least 177 new measles cases have been reported in the last week in the U.S., according to newly updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Measles outbreak at Florida university climbs to nearly 60 cases CBS Evening News
Feb 12, 2026
Measles cases at Ave Maria University near Naples, Florida, continue to soar, with the outbreak climbing to nearly 60 cases this week. Cristian Benavides reports.
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CDC • MMR vaccine is very effective at protecting people against measles, mumps, and rubella, and preventing the complications caused by these diseases.
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FDA refuses to review Moderna’s influenza vaccine The decision could raise concerns about the agency’s posture toward vaccines and drug approvals
By Matthew Herper and Helen Branswell
Feb. 10, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration refused to review Moderna’s application for a new influenza vaccine, the company said Tuesday, a surprise decision that could raise concerns about the agency’s posture toward drug companies and the Trump administration’s policies on vaccines.
Moderna, revealing the rejection, took the unusual step of releasing the letter it had received from Vinay Prasad, who heads the FDA’s biologics division. They also issued a strongly worded statement from its CEO Stephane Bancel, who said the decision “does not further our shared goal of enhancing America’s leadership in developing innovative medicines.”
American doctors are ignoring vaccine guidance from the U.S. government and making the AAP the most visible opposition to the MAHA vaccine agenda.
By Daniel Payne
February 10, 2026 6:00 PM
Moderna Receives Refusal-to-File Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Its Investigational Seasonal Influenza Vaccine, mRNA-1010
Refusal to review the submission is inconsistent with feedback at pre-Phase 3 and pre-submission consultations; Moderna has requested a Type A meeting to understand the path forward
mRNA-1010 has been submitted and accepted for review in the EU, Canada and Australia
Company does not expect any impact on its 2026 financial guidance
CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2026 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) has notified the Company that it will not initiate a review of the biologics license application (BLA) for its investigational influenza vaccine, mRNA-1010, and has issued a Refusal-to-File (RTF) letter. Moderna had exercised a Priority Review Voucher to facilitate a timely review of the application.
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We asked experts about how the technology works, its safety and its potential in medicine.
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February 10, 2026 Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide edited by Andrew Zinin
Mexico's most populous state said Monday it was stepping up health screening at schools and recommended the use of face masks for students and staff as the country confronts a growing measles outbreak.
The decision by Mexico state followed similar measures announced last week in the western state of Jalisco, site of the country's largest outbreak, where masks are now required in the schools of its capital Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city.
U.S. experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000: What to do and what’s coming next
The nation is likely to lose its ‘measles-free’ status in 2026.
By Alla Katsnelson – Associate Health Editor, The Conversation 2/9/2026
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest outbreak in the U.S. since 2000, when the disease was declared eliminated here.
The outbreak is exposing the breadth of dangers the disease can pose. South Carolina’s state epidemiologist revealed on Feb. 4 that cases of brain swelling, a rare complication of the disease, had emerged in some infected children, according to Wired magazine.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says measles outbreak may "get worse, unfortunately, before it resolves" Face the Nation and CBS News
Feb 8, 2026
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who sits on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the current measles outbreak could be a "long cycle, especially now that this has gotten embedded in political psyche in this country."
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CDC • MMR vaccine is very effective at protecting people against measles, mumps, and rubella, and preventing the complications caused by these diseases. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
How the Epstein-Barr virus triggers MS in some people Anna Carthaus February 7, 2026 DW
Multiple sclerosis is also caused by a virus carried by almost all humans. A new study provides an explanation as to why only certain people develop the disease. This also opens up the possibility of a treatment.
The Epstein-Barr virus is a herpes virus and is considered a contributory cause of various cancer and autoimmune diseases. It is transmitted via droplets such as in saliva. That's why one of the diseases caused by the virus, Pfeiffer's disease, or Pfeiffer's glandular fever, is also known as the kissing disease.
It has been known for a long time that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is also a contributing cause of multiple sclerosis. The problem, however, is this: Almost every human is infected with EBV and carries it in their body for life. Multiple sclerosis, however, affects less than 1% of the population. How is that possible?
Scientists may now have come closer to solving this mystery. The answer is, as often, hidden in our genes.
What to know about South Carolina’s big measles outbreak and who is most at risk PBS NewsHour
Feb 5, 2026
South Carolina is experiencing one of the biggest measles outbreaks the U.S. has seen in decades. In that state, there are 876 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus, which is preventable with a vaccine. While the current surge may be slowing, doctors warn there are still serious risks for vulnerable populations. William Brangham speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina for more.
San Bernardino County reports first measles case since 2023 as U.S. infections continue to climb
By Ian James Staff Writer Los Angeles Times Feb. 7, 2026 4 AM PT
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Prisma Health to implement mask requirement at SC hospitals amid measles outbreak
By WIS News 10 Staff Published: Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM EST Updated: 10 hours ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare providers is announcing some changes amid a statewide measles outbreak.
Prisma Health said starting Thursday, the following new safety measures will be implemented in its hospitals statewide:
- All adult patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask until evaluated. Parents will be asked to mask children ages 2 and older.
- All individuals entering labor and delivery units, OB triage and other birthing-related areas will be required to wear a mask until evaluated as an added layer of protection for mothers and babies. Any patient or care partner with fever, rash or respiratory symptoms will be asked to continue wearing a mask.
Measles outbreak linked to a Florida university as cases keep rising in the U.S. Ave Maria University near Naples has at least 12 cases.
Feb. 3, 2026, 5:28 PM EST
Measles cases in the U.S. are spreading beyond mostly schoolkids and their families.
At least 12 people have tested positive for measles at Ave Maria University, a private Catholic college near Naples, Florida, NBC affiliate WBBH of Fort Myers reported Tuesday. Three people were taken to a local hospital.
A student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was confirmed to have measles after traveling internationally, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said. In January, Clemson University in South Carolina confirmed a case of measles in an “individual affiliated with the University.”
'Prevent cancer before it starts': new WHO study maps risks Zulfikar Abbany
2/4/2026 DW
A new WHO study suggests more than 7 million cases of cancer in 2022 were preventable. Nearly 40% of all the cases that year were caused by modifiable risk factors — behavioral and environmental factors we can change.
"We now have the information to prevent cancer before it starts," said Isabelle Soerjomataram, a cancer surveillance specialist at the International Agency on Research on Cancer (IARC).
Speaking to the press last week, Soerjomataram and her colleague Andre Ilbawi were presenting the findings of a study involving 36 cancer types in 185 countries. The two co-authored and published their results in the medical journal Nature Medicine on February 3, 2026.
Lancaster School District prepares for potential measles outbreak with 800+ cases reported
By Tina Terry, wsoctv.com February 02, 2026 at 6:34 pm EST
Lancaster School District prepares for potential measles outbreak with 800+ cases reported
LANCASTER, S.C. — Lancaster School District leaders are preparing parents for a potential measles outbreak as more than 800 cases are reported across South Carolina.
The district sent a notification to families last week to address the situation before any local cases are confirmed.
State data shows that 847 cases have been reported, primarily in the Upstate, with the majority in Spartanburg County.
More than 750 of those positive cases involve children ranging from infants to 17 years old.
ALSO READ: Health officials clarify measles vaccination guidance amid growing outbreak
ICE Puts Texas Detention Center on Lockdown After Measles Outbreak Published Feb 02, 2026 at 04:55 AM EST
By Kate Plummer
Senior US News Reporter
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has put the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas on lockdown because of a measles outbreak.
According to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cited by multiple outlets, two detainees at the center have active measle infections. The center has quarantined them and put en end to "all movement" in the facility to control the spread of infection, according to DHS.
Second measles case in LA County this year confirmed in international traveler City News Service logo Sunday, February 1, 2026 8:40AM
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Public health officials Saturday confirmed the new year's second measles case in Los Angeles County Saturday.
The infected patient arrived on Viva Aerobus Flight 518 -- an international flight -- at the Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal B, gate 201A at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, according to county health officials.
The Vaccine Divide
Decades of immunization progress is backsliding, an NBC News data investigation reveals, threatening the safety of children in America, burdening schools and hindering public health.
Childhood vaccination rates have been backsliding, leaving communities vulnerable to this deadly disease.
South Carolina's measles outbreak becomes largest in US in years ABC News
Feb 1, 2026
ABC News' Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton reports on what's fueling the current outbreak in South Carolina and how to keep your family safe.
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CDC • MMR vaccine is very effective at protecting people against measles, mumps, and rubella, and preventing the complications caused by these diseases.
Health and Wellness ‘I wouldn’t call it super flu’ but ‘it is more severe,’ says doctor: How to get through the rest of this flu season Published Sat, Jan 31 20269:05 AM EST thumbnail Renée Onque
Since October, at least 20 million Americans have gotten the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. That number includes at least 270,000 flu hospitalizations and 11,000 deaths, including 52 pediatric deaths this flu season.
“That is higher, significantly higher, than the last few years,” says Dr. Tyler B. Evans, an infectious disease specialist and CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, a public health organization for underserved populations. Currently, the most common flu strain infecting people is a strain of the influenza A (H3N2) virus called “subclade K.” It’s responsible for 90% of infections this flu season, and has been deemed by some media outlets as a “super flu.”
What to know about the Nipah virus By Michal Ruprecht Jan 29, 2026
The virus — called Nipah — kills more than half of the people it infects. Nipah virus, which was named after the village in Malaysia where the first known patient lived, is part of the same family of viruses as measles. Despite that, it’s not as infectious as measles, but it is significantly more deadly.
WHO Sees Low Risk of Wider Spread From Indian Nipah Outbreak
By Liu Xuhan Published: Jan. 30, 2026 9:00 p.m. GMT+8
The World Health Organization said the risk of further diffusion from a recent cluster of Nipah virus cases in India remains low, easing concerns about a potential broader outbreak of the deadly pathogen.
Is Nipah virus the next pandemic Dr. John Campbell
Jan 31, 2026
Nipah virus, serious infectious disease that periodically causes outbreaks in parts of Asia. Case fatality rate 40 to 75% During outbreaks, 10 to 92% Person to person transmission is possible Close care home or hospital environments Overcrowded, poorly ventilated environments Transmission via droplets is suspected, (Boston Uni) WHO has listed Nipah virus as an epidemic threat requiring urgent research and development action, including vaccine development. Potential risks Environmental encroachment Viral mutation Gain of function ‘research’ Weaponisation Risk from transmission during flights References UK Government, UKHSA ‘Blog’ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/27/... WHO official communication https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh... Reference from Government of Indian https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/wp-content/... Official US CDC site https://www.cdc.gov/nipah-virus/about... Australian CDC https://www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/news-... Boston University, Office of Research https://www.bu.edu/research/ethics-co... No cases have ever been found in the UK, US or Australia Nipah virus is zoonotic virus, it can be spread from animals to humans. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from human to human. First identified in 1998/9 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore. Evidence that Nipah virus can infect dogs, cats, goats, horses and sheep. Natural hosts of the virus Fruit bats, (flying foxes) particularly those of the Pteropus genus. Symptoms Incubation period, typically 4 to 21 days, (or longer) Sudden onset of non-specific flu-like illness or fever. Pneumonia and other respiratory problems develop. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis, typically develops 3 to 21 days after initial symptoms. Severe headache, drowsiness, blurred vision, cough, abdominal pain, myalgia Case fatality rate, 40 to 75% Some survivors may be left with lasting neurology difficulties, persistent seizures, personality changes. In rare cases, the virus can reactivate months or even years after the initial infection. Diagnosis Real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) of respiratory samples, blood or cerebrospinal fluid. Blood antibody detection. Where is Nipah virus found Human outbreaks, only in been South and South-East Asia, primarily in rural or semi-rural locations. Bangladesh (where cases have occurred almost annually since 2001) India (outbreaks in Kerala since 2018, current outbreak in West Bengal) Malaysia The Philippines Singapore How is Nipah virus transmitted? Direct contact with an infected animal and their secretions Consumption of fruits or fruit products (raw or partially fermented date palm juice), contaminated with the poo, urine or saliva of infected fruit bats. Person-to-person spread Is possible through close contact with an infected person or their body fluids. This has been documented in Bangladesh and India, most commonly among family members and close contacts caring for infected patients. Those with respiratory symptoms may pose a transmission risk. Nipah virus treatment No proven specific treatment for Nipah virus infection No preventative vaccine is licensed for use. Prevention in endemic areas Avoid contact with bats and their environments Avoid contact with sick animals Don't consume raw or partially fermented date palm sap - if consuming date palm juice, ensure it has been boiled first Wash all fruit thoroughly with clean water and peel before eating Avoid fruit found on the ground or fruit that appears to have been partially eaten by animals Good hand hygiene, particularly after caring for or visiting sick people Avoid close, unprotected contact with anyone infected with Nipah virus, including contact with their blood or body fluids In healthcare settings Strict infection prevention and control measures are essential, including contact, droplet and airborne precautions for both suspected and confirmed patients.
What is Nipah virus? | ABC NEWS ABC News (Australia)
Jan 29, 2026
Two nurses in India tested positive to Nipah virus earlier this month, prompting travel alerts and screenings at airports across several Asian countries. Epidemiologist Catherine Bennett explains person-to-person transmission is rare and it is rarely responsible for big outbreaks.
Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-3...
Nipah virus: India says only 2 cases confirmed as fears rise
Roshni Majumdar 01/27/2026 January 27, 2026
India's government said there were two confirmed cases of Nipah virus since December last year, with all those in contact with the affected people having been quarantined and tested.
https://www.dw.com/en/nipah-virus-india-says-only-2-cases-confirmed-as-fears-rise/a-75683059
What to know about Nipah virus after cases emerge in India Reuters
Jan 28, 2026
Two confirmed cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up airport health screening to prevent the spread of the infection. But what is Nipah virus, and how worried should people be? Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4qO5Nch
The World Health Organization has described Nipah as one of its top 10 priority diseases because of its potential to trigger an epidemic. It can spread from animals to humans and is associated with a high mortality rate as there is no vaccine for it.
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Dr. Jon LaPook says “you’re rolling the dice for your community” if you do not vaccinate for measles CBS News
Jan 29, 2026
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is now the largest in the U.S. since the disease was eliminated more than 20 years ago. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
What South Carolina’s soaring measles outbreak means for the rest of the U.S.
What South Carolina’s soaring measles outbreak means for the rest of the U.S.
More than 840 measles infections have been reported in South Carolina, surpassing the tally in Texas last year. Public health experts say it shows the risks when vaccination coverage falls.
1/31/2026 at 5:00 a.m. EST By Lena H. Sun
South Carolina is battling the country’s largest measles outbreak since the disease was eliminated from the United States more than a quarter century ago, with more than 840 cases overwhelmingly in unvaccinated children and adults.
January 30, 2026 Washington state measles outbreak grows by Kai Uyehara and Elise Takahama edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin
Three more measles cases have been confirmed in Snohomish County after an outbreak began two weeks ago, public health officials said on Jan. 28. Earlier in January, three children in Snohomish County tested positive for measles after being exposed to a contagious family visiting from South Carolina, where a massive ongoing outbreak has infected nearly 800 people since October. The Snohomish County kids, who are between 23 months and 9 years old, were not vaccinated and are recovering at home.
Airports, officials in Asia alert for deadly Nipah virus Nita Blake-Persen 1/29/2026 DW
Two cases of the Nipah virus were confirmed in India's West Bengal state in December, prompting authorities across South and Southeast Asia to step up precautionary measures, including airport screenings.
Nipah virus can cause fever and brain inflammation and, though not highly contagious, carries a high fatality rate, says Kaja Abbas, an associate professor of infectious disease epidemiology.
U.S. measles outbreak becomes historic resurgence MS NOW
Jan 29, 2026
Measles in South Carolina has spread to at least 789 people, surpassing the 2025 West Texas outbreak that sickened 762 people and killed two young girls. Dr. Vin Gupta discusses measles and tobacco use in the U.S.
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Parents Navigate a Fracturing Vaccine Landscape Rattled by the C.D.C.’s actions and the spread of measles, some parents are scrambling to figure out how to best protect their children. NY Times 1/29/2026
South Carolina’s measles outbreak hits 700 cases as CDC confirms 416 so far in 2026 Jim Wappes January 23, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) today confirmed 54 new measles cases in just three days, raising the size of its outbreak, which DPH first reported in October, to 700 cases.
The news comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 416 total US cases so far this month—an increase of 245 infections in the past week—and as US health officials downplay the burgeoning outbreak and the key role that vaccines play in preventing illness.
The United States, meanwhile, will likely lose its elimination status in the coming months as measles cases spike. It had gained that status in 2000. Last year the CDC confirmed 2,255 cases nationwide, the most since 1991. The agency also confirmed three deaths last year, two involving children.
South Carolina measles outbreak explodes to nearly 800 cases CBS Evening News
Jan 28, 2026
Nearly 800 confirmed cases have made South Carolina the latest epicenter for measles. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Colorectal Cancer Is Now the Top Cause of Cancer Death in Younger People Deaths from the disease are rising while U.S. cancer mortality overall is declining By Betsy McKay Jan. 22, 2026 11:00 am ET
Jan 22, 2026 6:00 AM The US Is In For Another Bad Year of Measles Cases
A growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has infected more than 600 people since October, with hundreds more being potentially exposed.
Measles cases in the United States reached their highest level in more than 30 years in 2025, with 2,242 confirmed infections. A particularly bad outbreak in West Texas that began in January of last year was a significant driver of those cases. Now, a surge of measles in South Carolina is on track to outpace the West Texas outbreak, which could mean another year of high measles cases.
Parents on edge as massive measles outbreak grows CBS Evening News
Jan 20, 2026
It's been one year since a measles outbreak in West Texas killed two children and made hundreds of other people sick. While that outbreak is over, another in South Carolina is getting worse. Skyler Henry reports.
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January 19, 2026 New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada by Zachary W. Binder, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin
After a sharp uptick in flu cases in mid-December 2025, flu activity across the U.S. and Canada remains high.
Although cases are trending downward in Canada as of Jan. 9, 2026, the season has yet to peak in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As an emergency room pediatrician in central Massachusetts, I'm seeing a tremendous amount of flu over the past few weeks. I'm hearing from colleagues in emergency rooms across the country that they are experiencing a similar explosion of flu cases.
Measles Reaches Clemson University as South Carolina Outbreak Explodes to 558 Cases, Worst in Nation By Chris John Published 01/19/26 AT 3:39 PM EST
Clemson University confirmed Saturday that an individual affiliated with the institution has tested positive for measles, marking the outbreak's arrival on a major college campus as South Carolina grapples with the nation's worst measles crisis in decades.
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Growing concerns about measles outbreak Good Morning America
Jan 18, 2026
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer for Hers, joins ABC News Live to discuss the rapidly rising measles cases in the U.S.
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CDC • MMR vaccine is very effective at protecting people against measles, mumps, and rubella, and preventing the complications caused by these diseases. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
‘Largest outbreak that we’ve seen in California.’ Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations
By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Jan. 16, 2026 4:22 PM PT
- Following an exceptionally wet December, death cap mushrooms are blooming across the state, resulting in an unprecedented outbreak of deaths and illnesses
- The death cap mushroom is one of the most poisonous mushrooms, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, liver damage and even death for those to eat it.
The death cap mushroom is one of the most poisonous mushrooms, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, liver damage and even death for those who eat it.
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Deathcap(Amanita phalloides)
Silent assassin and killer of kings. The deathcap has been used as a murder weapon for millennia. It grows in mixed woodland; make sure to stay away when foraging!
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Is the New Flu Variant Causing More Severe Symptoms? Doctors Reveal What They're Seeing
Flu cases and hospitalizations are surging, already breaking last season's records. Here's where activity is highest, what symptoms to watch for and how to protect yourself.
Updated Jan. 16, 2026, 4:18 PM EST / Source: TODAY
White House slashes, then restores, funding to treat mental health and addiction Fundraiser PBS NewsHour
Jan 15, 2026
One day after the Trump administration cut off billions in funding for mental health and addiction programs across the country, the White House is reversing course and restoring about $2 billion in federal grants. The decision, which impacted thousands of organizations and grant recipients, was reversed after bipartisan pushback. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Brian Mann of NPR.
What to know about the measles outbreak in South Carolina ABC News
Jan 14, 2026
The U.S. has recorded its highest number of measles cases since 1992. Dr. Darien Sutton explains why the surge is happening and how to best protect yourself.
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Key points
- Two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended by doctors as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Children may get 2 doses of MMRV vaccine instead.
- MMR & MMRV vaccines usually protect people for life against measles and rubella; but immunity against mumps may decrease over time.
What you need to know about the flu outbreak CNN
Jan 11, 2026
After a record week of flu activity in the US, hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise. About 40,000 people were admitted to the hospital with flu during the week ending January 3, according to data published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10% more than the 36,600 hospitalizations in the week before. Overall, the CDC estimates that there have been at least 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations and 7,400 deaths from flu this season. Flu activity “remains elevated across the country,” and the CDC says it expects that to continue for several more weeks. More than a dozen states have flu activity levels in the highest category that the agency tracks. CDC surveillance data published last week showed that flu-like activity in the US had reached the highest level on record since the agency started tracking about 30 years ago.
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Flu deaths surging: CDC ABC News
Jan 10, 2026
Flu deaths are surging nationwide with the death toll increasing 48% from the previous week and at least 15 million cases reported so far this season.
Flu virus circulating at alarming rates, New York health officials say CBS New York 1/8/2026
Jan 8, 2026
We're in the thick of the flu season, and it seems we all know someone who is sick these days. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Why The 2025-2026 Flu Season Is Already The Worst On Record Forbes Breaking News
Jan 8, 2026 Forbes Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an estimated 11 million cases of influenza so far this winter--a rate of illness that has led to an estimated 5,000 deaths. Forbes senior editor Alex Knapp joined colleague Maggie McGrath to explain why this year's flu is so contagious and how vaccine skepticism is affecting flu shot adoption.
US respiratory virus activity reaches high levels as flu, RSV spread Laine Bergeson January 9, 2026
Respiratory virus activity across the United States has climbed to high levels, driven by increases in influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) weekly respiratory illness update. Meanwhile, COVID-19 levels remain relatively low but show signs of an uptick.
The Most Common Early Warning Signs Of The Flu Pay attention to these initial symptoms. By Jillian Wilson Jan 8, 2026, 07:00 AM EST
Influenza is everywhere right now.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the country is reporting high or very high flu activity. Flu cases are also expected to continue climbing, meaning even more people will contract the virus.
“Numbers of emergency department visits, outpatient visits, hospitalizations are all on the increase, and it looks like this is mostly driven by numbers in children,” Dr. Robert Hopkins, the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, said. Younger adults with the flu are next, but Hopkins said he suspects cases among older adults will soon make up a larger share of the data.
SC has largest active measles outbreak in US, with nearly 100 new cases reported By Tom Corwin tcorwin@postandcourier.com Jan 9, 2026 Updated Jan 9, 2026
South Carolina’s measles outbreak exploded with nearly 100 new cases as it became the worst active measles outbreak in the country and has now spread outside the state’s borders.
The S.C. Department of Public Health reported Jan. 9 that the outbreak now has infected 310 people, not counting four children in North Carolina who also have been infected after visiting the outbreak’s epicenter in Spartanburg County. In South Carolina, 200 people are in quarantine and nine are in isolation.
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29 deaths in severe flu outbreak in Georgia, 1/6/2026 health officials say 11Alive
Jan 6, 2026
Health officials say the number of hospitalizations and deaths are likely to rise. More than 1500 have been hospitalized as a result.
KLAS Measles outbreak up to 337 cases in region east of Las Vegas; 20 new infections each week Greg Haas Tue, January 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The nation’s second-largest measles outbreak in 2025 hasn’t slowed down entering the new year, now totaling 337 in the region around the border communities of Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah.
Total confirmed cases are now at 337 in an area that includes five southwest Utah counties (Kane, Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Washington) and Mohave County, Arizona. 8 News Now reported on Dec. 23 a total of 296 confirmed measles cases in the region, and the count has continued to grow by about 20 per week since late October.
Some flu symptoms are changing as a new variant spreads rapidly. What to expect
Some flu symptoms are changing as a new variant spreads rapidly. What to expect
As cases reach "very high" levels in Illinois, a mutated and highly contagious variant known as "subclade K" has brought a change in telltale signs of the virus, experts have said.
By Alex Dvorak and NBC Chicago Staff • Published January 5, 2026 • Updated on January 5, 2026 at 10:26 pm
What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health PBS NewsHour
1/6/2026
In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations for hepatitis A and B, RSV and bacterial meningitis to what it considers higher risk groups. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Sean O’Leary.
CDC Pares List of Recommended Childhood Vaccines The changes would bring the U.S. closer to Denmark’s schedule and end recommendations for Covid and flu shots. By Sabrina Siddiqui Updated Jan. 5, 2026 4:12 pm ET
The U.S. is dropping universal recommendations for certain childhood vaccines, the Trump administration said Monday, in a dramatic overhaul of the immunization schedule that recommends fewer shots and marks a major policy shift under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Super flu cases slam U.S. FOX 32 Chicago
Dec 31, 2025
The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know By Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer 1/4/2026 3 AM PT
WASHINGTON — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing as holiday travel plays out.
That variant, known as “subclade K,” led to early outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported high or very high levels of illness in more than half of the states.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses in the U.S., 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from flu so far this season. That includes at least eight child deaths, and is based on data as of Dec. 20, prior to major holiday gatherings.
Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
Why the flu season is so bad and how you can protect yourself PBS NewsHour
Jan 2, 2026
We are entering peak flu season, and a new variant known as subclade k is spreading quickly across the country, driving a sharp rise in illness and hospitalizations. Public health officials say this current wave may last for weeks to come. William Brangham discussed the variant and what to look out for this flu season with Dr. Andrew Pekosz of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Breast cancer tops list of most-studied diseases for 5th year in a row: report By Darren Incorvaia Dec 30, 2025 5:00am
Phesi’s report of the world’s most-studied diseases has become a holiday tradition, and this year’s list features few surprises. Breast cancer took the top spot for the fifth year in a row, and the rest of the top five were unchanged from 2024.
Following breast cancer are solid tumors, stroke, prostate cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, Phesi announced on Dec. 30. Obesity ranked sixth, just barely missing out on a top-five spot.
The clinical data company came up with its list by analyzing 65,892 recruiting trials. That breast cancer held the top spot again was no surprise to Gen Li, Ph.D., Phesi’s president and founder.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, and is a “dire disease” with many different subtypes, Li said. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) also had a high rate of phase 2 trial terminations, he added, another focus of Phesi’s report.
Flu cases surge nationwide ABC News
Dec 29, 2025
Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton explains what’s driving the flu surge, how children are being affected this season and what treatments work best if you get sick.
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Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker Flu season is ramping up in the U.S., marked by a new strain that could make vaccines less effective. Covid cases remain down. January 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. ESTYesterday at 5:00 a.m. EST By David Ovalle
Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively.
Health officials and researchers say that although the flu season has not reached its peak, the spike in cases is not historically unusual — and they stress vaccines probably still offer protection against the worst effects of the strain.
New Flu Variant: What Doctors Want You to Know Published Dec 29, 2025 at 06:13 AM EST updated Dec 29, 2025 at 07:03 AM EST By Aliss Higham US News Reporter
A new version of the flu virus is now driving most infections this season, and cases continue to rise across the United States.
The strain, known as H3N2 subclade K, has quickly become the dominant form of flu detected in testing and is slightly different from the virus targeted by this year’s flu vaccine.
Super Flu Symptoms: What to Know as Cases Surge Published Dec 26, 2025 at 01:37 PM EST updated Dec 26, 2025 at 06:22 PM EST By Gabe Whisnant Breaking News Editor
Health officials are warning about a surge in so-called “super flu” cases as a particularly aggressive strain drives higher-than-usual hospitalizations this season. Patients are reporting intense symptoms that can escalate quickly, especially among older adults, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
South Carolina now has 156 measles cases, as states see highest activity in 30 years News brief December 23, 2025 Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics Measles
South Carolina health officials announced nine new measles cases today in an Upstate outbreak, bringing the outbreak total to 153 and the statewide total to 156 for the year.
“Five of the new cases were known household exposures, two resulted from a previously reported school exposure, the source of one is unknown and one is still being investigated,” officials said in a press release. “There are currently 249 people in quarantine and seven in isolation.”
‘Super flu’ hitting these states the hardest: What are the symptoms? Published: Dec. 21, 2025, 12:00 p.m. By Luis Fieldman | lfieldman@masslive.com
Cases of the flu are rising across the country with some states getting hit harder than others.
The nationwide hospitalization rate jumped by 14.3% with over 9,900 people admitted with the flu, according to data released on Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Montreal Measles outbreak grows to 8 cases in Quebec 2 confirmed cases at Montreal pediatric hospital, says doctor CBC News · Posted: Dec 21, 2025 1:15 PM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours ago
The number of measles cases in Quebec is growing as an outbreak is underway.
On the morning of Dec. 19, eight cases were confirmed in the Lanaudière region, the Laurentians, Laval, Que., and Montreal, according to the provincial government.
On Sunday morning, Dr. Antonio D'Angelo, the head of the pediatric emergency department at CHU Sainte-Justine, told Radio-Canada there had been two confirmed cases at his Montreal hospital over the past week.
''We are expecting more cases," Dr. D'Angelo said.
Flu Is Increasing Right Now — And These Regions Are Seeing The Biggest Spikes Experts predict that it's going to be a particularly bad flu season. By Jillian Wilson Dec 19, 2025, 07:00 AM EST
Most people in the country know someone who currently has, or just had, the flu.
Flu season arrives with the holidays, as parties and travel kick into high gear and colder weather sets in across many states. Like last year, though, this flu season is shaping up to be a bad one. While levels aren’t at a peak right now, certain regions are currently getting hit hard (and cases are rising overall).
Pa. confirms 16 cases of measles in 2025, as officials monitor outbreaks in other states Updated: Dec. 18, 2025, 6:34 a.m.|Published: Dec. 18, 2025, 5:05 a.m. By Ivey DeJesus
Pennsylvania this year confirmed 16 cases of measles, including in Cumberland County. State health officials are monitoring the situation amid outbreaks in other states.
Measles outbreaks won't end in 2025 as cases mount in Utah, Arizona and South Carolina Across the country, confirmed cases are nearing 2,000, closing in on the highest number since 1992.
Dec. 17, 2025, 7:41 PM ESTBy Erika Edwards
As measles continues to spread in the United States, it’s likely that the outbreaks that broke records in 2025 will continue into the new year.
In South Carolina, 168 people, mostly schoolchildren, are in quarantine. Most of the state's 138 cases confirmed since September, nearly all in unvaccinated people, have been centered in Spartanburg County in the northwestern part of the state.
Hundreds quarantined amid growing measles outbreak in South Carolina ABC News
Measles is a highly contagious virus. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection.
Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly.
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html
Houston-area health officials warn of sharp rise in whooping cough cases Click2Houston.com
HOUSTON, Texas – Houston-area health officials are raising concerns over a significant increase in whooping cough cases, also known as pertussis, across Texas.
According to state data, Texas has reported more than 3,500 pertussis cases so far this year, a sharp jump from just 340 cases in 2023. The Houston Health Department says those numbers could continue to climb as families gather and travel during the holiday season.
December 18, 2025 The GIST 'Super flu' variant is circulating and raising concern: Here's what to know about it by Maria Salette Ontiveros edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin
A new version of the common flu is spreading globally, and health officials are monitoring this evolving strain of influenza A(H3N3) Subclade K, which has been increasingly detected worldwide.
Seasonal influenza activity has increased globally in recent months, with influenza A viruses accounting for the majority of detections, according to the World Health Organization.
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South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year. Dec. 10, 2025, 5:07 PM EST By Erika Edwards
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials said Wednesday.
As of Wednesday, 111 measles cases had been reported in what’s known as upstate South Carolina — an area in the northwest of the state that includes Greenville and Spartanburg.
“We are faced with ongoing transmission that we anticipate will go on for many more weeks,” Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist for the South Carolina Department of Public Health, said during a news briefing Wednesday.
Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages 16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week. Beth Mole – Dec 9, 2025 5:34 PM Senior Health Reporter Ars Technica © 2025 Condé Nast
A measles outbreak that began in South Carolina at the start of October is showing no signs of slowing as officials on Tuesday reported 27 new cases since Friday. Those cases bring the outbreak total to 111.
The southern state’s outbreak now rivals outbreaks ongoing in Utah and Arizona, which have tallied 115 and 176 cases, respectively. The outbreaks are threatening to cost the country its measles elimination status, which was earned in 2000 after vaccination efforts stopped the virus from spreading continuously. If the current transmission of the virus isn’t halted by January, the virus will have circulated for 12 consecutive months, marking it once again as an endemic disease in the US.
New strain of mpox virus: What you need to know A hybrid form of mpox has been identified in the UK. Health professionals are not surprised that the sexually transmitted virus has evolved but say it's a reminder of the need for precaution. Matthew Ward Agius 12/10/2025 © 2025 Deutsche Welle
Health authorities in the United Kingdomconfirmed on December 8, 2025, that they had detected a so-called "recombinant" version of the mpox virus in a male patient.
A virus becomes a recombinant virus when two existing versions of it recombine — by mixing their genetic information — to form a new, hybrid version. This can happen when different types of a virus infect a person at the same time.
The UK's national health security agency, UKHSA, said the recombinant mpox virus was detected in a man who had recently returned to the UK from Asia.
Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High By Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted - Dec. 8, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.
West Texas measles outbreak cost $12.6 million, a study found 12/8/2025 © 2025 Hearst Newspapers, LLC
Confusion and Anxiety for Parents as Vaccine Guidelines Are Upended 12/7/2025 NY Times
RFK Jr. vaccine advisers to scrutinize childhood immunization schedule Washington Post 12/5/2025
The Hepatitis B Vaccine Is Under Threat. Here’s What’s at Stake. Rates of the disease have fallen since 1991, when all newborns began receiving the shot. An influential panel is scheduled to vote on eligibility for the vaccine. Listen to this article · 6:10 min Learn more Share full article A pair of hands wearing blue medical gloves injects an infant in the leg. The infant wears a gray and red striped onesie. Credit...Kristian Thacker for The New York Times Dani Blum By Dani Blum Published Sept. 16, 2025 Updated Dec. 4, 2025, 1:51 p.m. ET An influential advisory committee convening on this week may reverse a decades-
Flu cases in Scotland more than double in a week 12/4/2025 Mary McCool, BBC Scotland & Andrew Picken, Senior data journalist Confirmed cases of flu in Scotland have more than doubled in the space of a week. Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures show that in the week of 24-30 November, lab-confirmed cases rose sharply to 1,759 compared with 845 the previous week. Hospital admissions as a result of the illness also rose by 70%, from 426 to 724.
Number of people in hospital with flu in England is 56% higher than last year Sky News 12/4/2025
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Long Island flu cases double, latest sign of rough season 12/2/2025 Newsday
Utah’s measles outbreak, among the largest in the country, is likely to get worse Virus spreads in Wasatch County high school as Utah and Arizona see the largest and most recent case counts amid national outbreak. Low vaccine rates, misinformation and distrust are major drivers, state health official says By Katie McKellar - Utah News Dispatch | Dec 1, 2025 The number of confirmed measles cases in Utah have surpassed 100, with state health officials reporting 102 as of Nov. 25, the last update available from the Thanksgiving holiday week. Of those, 24 were recorded in the last three weeks. Expecting the state and national measles surge to continue amid low vaccination rates, distrust and some isolating themselves from medical care, Utah health officials are bracing for the outbreak to get worse in coming months. “I think we actually have more to come before it gets better,” Utah State Epidemiologist Leisha Nolen told Utah News Dispatch on Wednesday.
National Health Orgs: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart and Lung Disease Provided by PR Newswire Dec 1, 2025, 5:04:00 AM National Health Orgs: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart and Lung Disease National Health Orgs: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart and Lung Disease PR Newswire ARLINGTON, Va. and BETHESDA, Md. and CHICAGO and DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2025 During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization ARLINGTON, Va. and BETHESDA, Md. and CHICAGO and DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick off National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 1 - 6), the American Heart Association®, American Lung Association®, American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are urging everyone 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine.
German researchers find highly effective HIV antibody Jeannette Cwienk 11/28/2025November 28, 2025 German researchers have discovered an antibody that is extremely effective against HIV, at least in the laboratory. Could it be a new weapon against AIDS?
S.C. measles outbreak reaches 62 as holiday travel continues The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reporting eight new cases of measles in the state since Friday. By Staff Published: Nov. 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM EST
Surging measles cases are 'fire alarm' warning that other diseases could be next As measles cases continue to rise around the globe, the World Health Organization warns it's a signal that other disease outbreaks could soon follow. Nov. 28, 2025, 5:30 AM EST By Erika Edwards The surging number of measles cases around the world is a stark warning sign that outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases could be next, the World Health Organization warned Friday.
Health experts warn about 'Subclade K' flu strain ABC News
Experts Warn This Winter Virus Will 'Likely Cause A Problem' This Year. Here's What To Know. It's currently starting to hit the United Kingdom and is also popping up in Canada and Japan. By Jillian Wilson Nov 27, 2025, 07:00 AM EST Here’s even more reason to get a flu shot: This year’s flu season is expected to be a bad one, potentially even worse than last year’s record-breaking season. Last year was the worst flu season in 15 years for the United States, with high hospitalizations and infection levels.
Measles exposure reported at Spartanburg County Treasurer’s Office By Anisa Snipes Published: Nov. 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM EST SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has a new update on Upstate measles outbreak. Officials said there are three new cases in Spartanburg County. Two of which were household members of known cases and the third is still being investigated. This brings the total numbers of cases in the Upstate outbreak to 55 and the total number reported to DPH this year to 58.
California braces for early, sharper flu season as virus mutation outpaces vaccine, experts say By Rong-Gong Lin II Staff Writer Nov. 25, 2025 3 AM PT California could see an early start to the annual flu season, as a combination of low vaccination rates and late mutations to the virus may leave the state particularly exposed to transmission, health experts say.
New H3N2 Flu Strain Hits the US: What to Know Published Nov 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM EST Hollie Silverman By Hollie Silverman Deputy Weekend Editor
November 25, 2025 The GIST Scientists develop one-product-fits-all immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer by Linda Wang, University of California, Los Angeles edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Medical Xpress Provided by University of California, Los Angeles Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer, with most patients diagnosed after the disease has already spread throughout the body. The five-year survival rate for metastatic cases hovers around 2–3%, and median survival is often measured in months rather than years.
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CDC website changed to include false claim about autism and vaccines CBS Evening News 11/20/2025
Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles? November 21, 20257:33 AM ET Headshot of Michal Ruprecht Michal Ruprecht As the U.S. continues to face its worst measles outbreak in three decades, another country that has struggled with measles offers a telling case study: the eastern European nation of Romania.
Measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah could spell the end for U.S. elimination status With holiday travel and gatherings approaching, doctors worry that transmission could escalate further. Nov. 19, 2025, 7:34 PM EST By Aria Bendix and Erika Edwards A measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah shows no sign of slowing, putting the United States dangerously close to losing its elimination status for the vaccine-preventable disease.
'We can't trust the CDC anymore': Website revised to say vaccines may cause autism MS NOW 11/20/2025
Measles cases east of Las Vegas now total 201, with 23 new infections in a week by: Greg Haas Posted: Nov 18, 2025 / 06:58 PM PST Updated: Nov 18, 2025 / 06:58 PM PST LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Measles cases in southwest Utah and northern Mohave County, Arizona, broke the 200 mark — now 201 — this week as 23 new infections were confirmed in the region.
A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season By Brenda Goodman Updated 11/18/2025 The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.
New Warnings About 2025 Flu Season: What You Need to Know TODAY 11/13/2025
Study offers clues on rise of colorectal cancer in women under 50 The finding may be “one piece of the puzzle” as to why some people develop early-onset colorectal cancer. November 15, 2025 By Teddy Amenabar Women who eat more ultra-processed foods on a daily basis have a greater risk of developing colorectal polyps before age 50 when compared with women who consume far less of the processed foods, a new study has found.
Measles cases confirmed at N.O. airport; health expert points to immunization decrease Rylee Curry 11/13/2025 SHREVEPORT, La. -- Louisiana health officials confirmed a new measles case in New Orleans on Monday, marking the state’s third case this year.
Japan’s Shocking 2025 Flu Outbreak | What You Need to Know | Explainium Hub Japan’s 2025 flu outbreak has shocked the world, arriving five weeks early and infecting over 6,000 people. Hospitals face unprecedented pressure as hundreds of deaths are reported. This detailed documentary explores why this epidemic happened, including climate factors, virus mutations, and vaccination challenges unique to Japan. See authentic 2D visuals of Japanese healthcare, families, and urban life coping with the crisis. 11/13/2025
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Warnings rise for U.S. as severe flu strain causes outbreaks in Canada, U.K. A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing "unprecedented" outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly two months.
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Whooping cough cases skyrocket in Texas, quadrupling last year's numbers The state has reported more than 3,500 cases this year. ByYouri Benadjaoud November 11, 2025, 11:05 PM Texas is currently seeing four times the number of whooping cough cases compared to the same time last year, the state’s health department said in a health alert.
Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaks By DEVI SHASTRI Updated 5:09 PM EST, November 10, 2025 Leer en español Comments Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, international health experts said Monday, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America. The loss of the country’s measles elimination status comes more than a year after the highly contagious virus started spreading. Canada has logged 5,138 measles cases this year and two deaths. Both were babies who were exposed to the measles virus in the womb and born prematurely.
New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade' 11/09/2025 James Gallagher Health and science correspondent BBC
Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine Alarm bells abroad, spread of a new form of H3N2 provide warnings as influenza cases start ticking up Lauren Pelley · CBC News · Posted: Nov 09, 2025 4:00 AM EST
Rise in Kidney Disease Tied to Other Chronic Conditions, Study Finds Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure. By Nina Agrawal Nov. 7, 2025
Maine sought federal help amid its largest HIV outbreak in state history. It’s still waiting. By Jason Laughlin Globe Staff, Updated November 7, 2025, 6:00 a.m. Visitors in need browse through free, donated clothes at the Storehouse inside the Brick Church. “We have some amazing stuff for them,” said Patti, who helps run the twice-weekly operation amid the largest HIV outbreak in the state’s history. “Basically, everything they need to stay warm outside.” Maine sought federal help amid its largest HIV outbreak in state history. It’s still waiting. Maine described its HIV outbreak as a significant health concern, but the shutdown has kept a CDC team from coming to the state's aid.
Canada Is About to Lose Its Status as Having Eliminated Measles One province with an outsize number of cases has seen a collision of politics and public health policy.
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November 1, 2025 The GIST Measles outbreak in Utah, Arizona grows to over 130 cases by Bryan Horwath edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin © Medical Xpress
Published 14:31 1 Nov 2025 GMT Health officials release shocking update after major measles outbreak in one US state Residents are urged to ensure they are up to date on the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine Ella Scott Ella Scott Health officials in Utah have issued a chilling update, confessing why they’ve been unable to confirm the first measles case in Salt Lake City after a previous outbreak in the state.
14 July 2025 US FDA accepts application to review expanded use of GSK’s RSV vaccine, Arexvy, for adults 18-49 at increased risk Download (PDF - 182.6KB) More than 21 million US adults under the age of 50 have at least one risk factor for severe RSV infection1 Submission supported by positive Phase IIIb data showing immune response and safety results in this population FDA decision anticipated H1 2026 GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review an application to extend the indication of Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, adjuvanted) to adults aged 18-49 who are at increased risk. GSK’s RSV vaccine is approved in the US for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in adults aged 60 and older, and for those aged 50-59 years who are at increased risk.
Amish Kids Almost Never Get Allergies and Scientists Finally Know Why How Amish barns could hold the secret to preventing the onset of allergies. Rupendra BrahambhattbyRupendra Brahambhatt July 25, 2025
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Measles outbreak in Utah, Arizona grows to over 130 cases By Bryan Horwath Las Vegas Review-Journal October 30, 2025 - 6:32 pm
Measles outbreak surges in South Carolina Eight new cases in Spartanburg County push statewide total to 33, prompting urgent vaccine push By Vera Emoghene Oct 29, 2025 6:00 am News2
Measles outbreak in South Carolina grows; Canada’s elimination status threatened Stephanie Soucheray, MA October 27, 2025
Disease in flight: Bird flu spreads in Europe, US Matthew Ward Agius 10/28/2025 Migratory birds are spreading the deadly H5N1 disease again, forcing German, Danish and Dutch farms to kill poultry stock. US cases are rising, too.
Canada is poised to lose its measles elimination status — and the US could, too By Deidre McPhillips
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