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April 24, 2024

Bird flu virus found in grocery store milk, but no risk to customers, FDA says

Bird flu virus has been found in samples of pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves but there is no risk to customers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.

April 16, 2024

Biden admin launches partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

President Biden's administration is launching a program to assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics.

April 11, 2024

US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?

The number of U.S cases of measles, one of the world's most contagious diseases which can lead to serious complications, are so far this year nearly double the total case count for all of last year.

April 3, 2024

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense’

As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic.

April 1, 2024

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe'

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

March 27, 2024

Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported

Puerto Rico's health authorities declared a public health emergency following a surge in dengue cases, totaling 549 reported cases so far this year.

March 10, 2024

As New Jersey investigates mumps outbreak, experts share what to know about symptoms, protection

The New Jersey Department of Health is investigating a suspected cluster of mumps cases in Hunterdon County among eight family members who traveled internationally. Doctors weigh in.

March 7, 2024

‘Parrot fever’ outbreaks cause 5 deaths in Europe, sparking warnings

A bacterial infection known as parrot fever has killed five people in Europe, according to an announcement from the World Health Organization. An infectious disease expert weighed in.

February 28, 2024

Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

Amid ongoing measles outbreaks at Florida schools, the state’s Department of Health released an updated statement on Wednesday, warning of "misinformation" from media reports.

February 28, 2024

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

A 10th case of measles has been reported in Florida, with many of them at one elementary school in Broward County. Health officials are sounding the alarm on vaccinations.