January 20, 2024 Scabies outbreak in UK linked to drug shortages, experts confirm: 'Progressively worse' U.K. doctors are sounding the alarm about a surge in scabies cases across the country, according to reports. Experts weigh in on drug shortages and prevention tips.
January 19, 2024 Measles outbreak: UK declares national health incident over rising cases Health officials in the United Kingdom are warning that low rates of uptake for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is leading to outbreaks across the country.
January 17, 2024 Measles outbreaks in US, UK have health agencies on high alert: ‘Be vigilant’ Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and U.K. have sparked concern among health officials, as doctors emphasize the importance of getting MMR vaccines to prevent infection.
December 17, 2023 Las Vegas school district opens tuberculosis investigation after infected person visits dozens of schools A tuberculosis investigation is underway involving a person with an active infection who was reported to be on dozens of elementary and high school campuses in Nevada’s most populous county, according to authorities.
December 10, 2023 Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says An outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever reported in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a CDC advisory. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the health situation.
December 3, 2023 Avian flu confirmed in California, 250,000 birds euthanized amid spread concerns Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms in Sonoma County said they had to euthanize around 250,000 birds.
December 2, 2023 Chinese health officials call out western media's lack of 'common sense' on country's respiratory illness rise Chinese health experts are seeking to reassure the public on the spike in respiratory illnesses and are blaming western media outlets for misinformation.
December 1, 2023 Amid childhood pneumonia outbreaks, infectious diseases expert reveals key facts about ‘white lung syndrome’ As childhood pneumonia outbreaks begin to crop up in regions around the U.S., an infectious diseases experts weighs in on possible causes and risks and presents key facts.
November 25, 2023 We don’t trust China over diseases: Dr. Nicole Saphier FOX News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier reacts to the World Health Organization pressing China on the rise of pediatric pneumonia clusters.
November 23, 2023 Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern students.