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US hits a scary mark for total number of measles cases — for the second year in a row

America’s yearly measles cases had not surpassed 2,000 since 1992 - before it did last year

The Independent UK

What Is Screwworm Infection? The Disturbing Human Symptoms of Flesh-Eating Parasite Found in Texas

New World screwworm has been found in a Texas calf, marking the first US livestock case in decades. Containment measures have been issued to prevent further spread.

International Business Times UK

6 Reasons Adults Over 60 Should Ask About the RSV Vaccine

RSV sends more than 180,000 seniors to the hospital every year. Despite that, many people 75 and older remain unvaccinated against the virus. Respiratory syncytial...

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New York Hantavirus Patients Leave Quarantine as World Cup Crowds Surge — Health Experts Are Monitoring for Potential Public Health Risks

New York Hantavirus Patients are set to leave quarantine just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings over one million visitors to the region, as health officials monitor measles, COVID-19, Ebola, and other public health risks.

Medical Daily

Federal Scientists Charged After Attempt to Secretly Bring 113 Virus Vials, Including Mpox Samples, to the US

Two US scientists are charged with illegally smuggling 113 virus vials, including Mpox, from Africa, breaching strict biosafety and customs rules.

International Business Times UK

LAX Under the Spotlight as DRC Ebola Cases Reach 344 — Scientists Explain the Real Risk Behind America's Busiest Africa Travel Gateway

Ebola cases in DRC and Uganda reach 344 as scientists assess the real risk linked to LAX, America's busiest Africa travel gateway. Read more below.

Medical Daily

Experts criticise plan for American-only Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya

Plan departs from policy of bringing CDC staff back to US for treatment and offering support to all health workers

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Google wants to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida. Here's why scientists are enthusiastic.

Google has applied for an experimental mosquito release permit to deploy millions of non-biting southern house mosquitoes that it has infected with the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis, in an effort to reduce mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

LiveScience

Texas TB Surge Raises Alarm as Most Infected Residents Remain Unaware

For nearly three decades, tuberculosis followed a reassuring trajectory in the United States: case counts declining year after year, the disease receding from public consciousness, treated as a solved problem of the developing world rather than an active threat in American cities.

Medical Daily

'We lost a lot of talent': The man who overhauled the CDC before the DOGE cuts is still concerned about damage

Robin Bailey Jr. spent years rebuilding the CDC from the inside. Months after he left, the cuts began — and he told Fortune he's not sure what survived.

Fortune

Senators seek backing for rewrite

A group of senators is seeking support from three political parties for a constitutional amendment bill that would establish two bodies to oversee the drafting of a new charter while ensuring public participation throughout the process.

Bangkok Post

Is a 'Vomiting Virus' Sweeping the US? New Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Norovirus Cases Nationwide

Norovirus cases are rising across the US, with wastewater data showing increased activity. Experts monitor the situation, noting the emergence of a new strain and the virus's persistent spread.

International Business Times UK

Is it safe to travel to Africa during the Ebola outbreak?

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have reported over 300 cases, said the World Health Organisation

The Independent UK

Officials warn of deadly flesh-eating bacteria on the rise across the East Coast

Health experts advise beachgoers to cover open wounds with waterproof bandages before entering coastal waters as cases emerge earlier in the season than usual

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‘A rude awakening’: more doctors running for office in rebuke to Trump’s health policies

Medical professionals are entering the political arena as funding cuts, layoffs and RFK Jr’s vaccine skepticism spur them to action

Medical Daily

Backyard Poultry Drives Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak, with Texas Among Hardest Hit

A multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry continues to affect Texas and surrounding states as of May 2026, with children accounting for a significant proportion of confirmed cases.

The Independent UK

Google wants to release more than 30 million mosquitoes across California and Florida — here’s why

Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world

Medical Daily

HEALTH ALERT: CDC Reports Valley Fever Cases Have Doubled in Phoenix Metro Over 17 Years — And the Fungal Lung Infection Is Spreading Beyond Its Historical Boundaries

A landmark federal surveillance study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on February 19, 2026 has confirmed what public health officials in Arizona have been warning about for years: Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis), the fungal lung disease caused by inhaling soil-borne Coccidioides spores, has approximately doubled in incidence…

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HEALTH ALERT: New York City Fungal Eye Infection Outbreak at LASIK Clinic Blinds Patients — CDC Publishes Emergency Report

A rare and sight-threatening fungal outbreak at a New York City ophthalmology clinic has placed elective laser eye surgery patients across the country on notice, after a federal investigation published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report confirmed that three patients contracted serious fungal corneal infections following routine LASIK…

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Idaho man became an organ donor after his death. Then it killed one recipient and others were hospitalized

It was a very rare complication that has only been seen thrice since the 70s.

The Economic Times

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises

Following the WHO's declaration of an Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, numerous countries and airlines have implemented travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures. These actions aim to prevent the spread of the virus, with specific bans and quarantine requirements targeting travelers from affected regions like…

International Business Times UK

What is Norovirus? Highly Contagious 'Vomiting Bug' Spreading Across US Regions Amid Rising Wastewater Levels

Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, is spreading across the US, with wastewater data indicating rising cases. Health officials are monitoring the situation, though no national emergency is declared.

International Business Times UK

Trump Orders Change That Could Reduce Childhood Vaccines Recommended for Kids

President Trump has ordered US health agencies to review and potentially reduce childhood vaccine recommendations, following a federal assessment comparing US immunisation schedules with those of other countries.

Salon

Trump cuts to global health hit home

Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable

The Independent UK

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child

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