Infectious Disease - Page 44

February 18, 2025

Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in this US state

The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed that measles cases in certain counties are still rising, mostly involving school-aged children. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the threat.

February 18, 2025

Louisiana Surgeon General responds to criticism after ending statewide mass vaccination programs

Fox News Digital spoke to Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham about his recent move to end state-wide mass vaccination programs in an effort to improve patients' informed consent.

February 18, 2025

The teen anxiety epidemic in the US and Australia — and what to do about it

A study from the Murdoch Research Children's Institute (MCRI) in Australia found 64% of respondents reported at least three episodes of anxiety or depression as teens. A health expert weighed in.

February 18, 2025

SEN TOM COTTON: Some things you just can’t say about China

China has cowed many of America’s elites, celebrities, athletes and politicians into silence. They fear losing jobs, contracts, investors, status and worse. Better to stay silent.

February 18, 2025

RFK Jr's health agenda gains popularity among state lawmakers

State lawmakers have introduced a slew of bills that seek to advance policies supported by new HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his "Make America Healthy Again" platform.

February 17, 2025

Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.

February 17, 2025

Bird flu vaccine gets ‘conditional license’ from USDA, company announces

A New Jersey pharmaceutical company has received a “a conditional license" for its bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. An infectious diseases expert comments.

February 15, 2025

Measles outbreak continues in Texas, cases double: investigation underway

Authorities investigate after measles cases have doubled in Texas amid an outbreak.

February 15, 2025

Egg prices hit record high

Egg prices have hit a record high of $4.95 per dozen in the United States, about a month after analysts predicted that prices would continue to rise amid the bird flu outbreak.

February 13, 2025

New mpox strain confirmed in US state for first time

The New York State Department of Health issued a health advisory about the emergence of a new strain of mpox (formerly monkeypox). The person had recently traveled from Africa.