Infectious Disease - Page 4

February 19

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

Bird flu suspected in mass goose deaths across seven New Jersey counties. Health experts warn residents to avoid contact with dead birds and to report findings.

February 17

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.

February 17

Health concerns after massive raw sewage spill into Potomac River

President Donald Trump comments on the Potomac River sewage leak, and Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel details public health risks on ‘America Reports.’

February 17

Jury sides with Mayo Clinic in lawsuit from prominent doctor over COVID-era speech

A jury rejected an anesthesiologist's retaliation lawsuit against the Mayo Clinic over alleged COVID-19 criticism restrictions during pandemic response efforts.

February 17

State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution

The fungal skin infection TMVII is spreading in Minnesota through direct contact. Health experts advise medical care for round, red rashes that can be painful or itchy.

February 16

Largest measles outbreak in recent history reported on southwestern Florida college campus

A historic measles outbreak has hit Ave Maria University in Florida with over 40 infections, marking the largest wave of college campus infections in recent history.

February 13

Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoes

New research shows most Hawaiian forest birds carry avian malaria, fueling widespread transmission and raising extinction risks for native wildlife.

February 11

People with a certain BMI are more prone to deadly infections, study reveals

Obesity contributes to more than 10% of infection-related deaths and up to 11% could be prevented by addressing obesity, according to a study of 550,000 adults in Finland and the U.K.

February 11

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.

February 11

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application

FDA refuses Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application, citing inadequate study design, as the company disputes decision, saying it contradicts prior FDA guidance.