Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & viral infectious disease
United States government public health agency
Measles count through mid-March surpassed last year’s total : Measles, caused by a virus lodged in the nose or throat, can spread easily when someone with the ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/25/measles-cases-outbreak-united-states/
CDC warns that measles spike poses a 'renewed threat' to the disease's elimination
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244281332/measles-cases-spike-elimination-cdc
Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
CDC issues bird flu infection health alert: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert Friday to inform healthcare centers and ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4578651-cdc-issues-bird-flu-infection-health-alert/
Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.: Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/well/measles-outbreak-symptoms.html
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks: Lifelong Protection or Need for Booster?
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of increasing measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad, mostly linked to international travel.
- The MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella is highly effective, with two doses proving 97% effective. A single dose already provides 93% protection.
- The CDC considers you protected from measles if you either received two vaccine doses, received one dose and do not need a booster, or were born before 1957.
- Once fully vaccinated, no booster shots are required, and the two doses provide lifelong immunity. Individuals unsure of their childhood vaccination status should consult with their healthcare provider.
COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240319/covid-levels-decline-but-other-viruses-remain-high
Quick Glance: COVID Levels Decline, but High Presence of Other Viruses
- The decline in SARS-CoV-2 suggests a potential retreat of COVID-19, especially in the western U.S.
- While COVID levels are decreasing, other viruses causing stomach and respiratory illnesses remain high.
- The influenza positive rate is increasing again, with 116 children and an estimated 20,000 adults having died so far in this flu season.
- While RSV levels in wastewater are high, positive test results are at the lowest point of the 2023 to 2024 season according to the CDC.
Why some U.S. adults may need another dose of measles vaccine: Falling vaccination rates and a sharp rise in cases are raising questions for older adults who got ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/why-some-adults-may-need-another-dose-of-measles-vaccine/Q3OITMRBOVHTTJ4BHRLMBY5NSE/
COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240319/covid-levels-decline-but-other-viruses-remain-high
Quick Glance: Decline in COVID Levels, Persistent High Activity of Other Viruses
- COVID-19 levels are declining, but other viruses remain high, as indicated by recent data.
- While SARS-CoV-2 levels are decreasing in the U.S., other viruses like flu and RSV continue to circulate widely.
- Flu test rates are on the rise again, with 116 children and 20,000 adults reported dead from the flu this season.
- Despite high RSV levels, positive test results are declining, and norovirus is showing an upward trend as well.
Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Not Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Among Young People: Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed after COVID-19 ...
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-11/study-covid-19-vaccine-not-linked-to-sudden-cardiac-death-among-young-people
US CDC says bird flu risk low, but asks states to be ready with rapid testing: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday bird flu ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-says-bird-flu-risk-low-asks-states-be-ready-with-rapid-testing-plan-2024-04-08/
CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO: UPDATE 2-'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks ...
deccanherald.com/health/critical-to-catch-up-on-measles-vaccinations-to-stem-outbreaks-says-who-2-2943650
CDC confirms second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US: A person who worked on a dairy farm and had “direct contact with dairy cattle” tested ...
cnn.com/2024/04/01/health/cdc-bird-flu-dairy-cattle-texas/
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CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
Mayo Clinic virologist offers perspective on avian influenza, bird flu, outbreak: Hear from a Mayo Clinic expert about the ongoing avian influenza, or bird flu ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-virologist-offers-perspective-on-avian-influenza-bird-flu-outbreak/
Major poultry farm to cull nearly 2 million chickens after positive bird flu test
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4570191-poultry-farm-cull-chickens-bird-flu/
Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas
- A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.
- The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.
- Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.
- The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued a health advisory urging people ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-urges-measles-vaccinations-amid-rising-cases-2024-03-18/
CDC relaxes COVID-19 isolation recommendations: Americans who contract COVID-19 will no longer have to stay home for five days.
axios.com/2024/03/01/cdc-covid-19-isolation-recommendation-relax
Quick Glance: CDC Ends Five-Day COVID Isolation Guidance
- The CDC is no longer recommending Americans stay home for five days after a positive COVID-19 test.
- The new guidance advises symptomatic individuals to stay home and resume normal activities as symptoms improve.
- While COVID-19 remains a health threat, the CDC acknowledges it is no longer an emergency.
- The updated guidelines do not apply to health settings, the CDC stated.
CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
U.S. Measles Cases in 2024 Already Surpass Last Year’s Total: It’s not quite the end of March, and the U.S. has already tallied more measles cases this year than ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240327/us-measles-cases-2024-already-surpass-last-years-total
Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC says: A second shot could provide additional protection for an age group that remains at high risk.
axios.com/2024/02/28/covid-vaccine-booster-seniors
Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
Norovirus: What to know and how to avoid it: Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis in the U.S ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/norovirus-what-to-know-and-how-to-avoid-it/
Quick Glance: Understanding Norovirus and Prevention
- CDC reports high Norovirus activity in the West and Northeast.
- Noroviruses can cause illness year-round, especially in fall and winter.
- Norovirus infections are the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea in the U.S.
- Norovirus can spread rapidly in confined spaces like day care centers, nursing homes, schools, and cruise ships.
Mpox infections rise to almost double last year’s numbers: Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the comparison time frame for 2023 and 2024 ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4569764-mpox-infections-rise-to-almost-double-last-years-numbers/
A CDC team joins the response to 7 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/cdc-team-joins-response-7-measles-cases-chicago-108085492
Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
Tracking measles cases in the United States: There have already been more reported measles cases in 2024 than there were in all of 2023 ...
cnn.com/health/measles-cases-us-dg/
What to Know About COVID Rebound: The CDC's Pragna Patel, MD, MPH, and Dallas Smith, PharmD, answer common questions on COVID-19 rebound cases and antiviral ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/1000150
Paid articlePaid Largest US egg producer temporarily halts production due to avian flu at Texas facility
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/largest-us-egg-producer-temporarily-halts-production-due-108795657
U.S. Declared Measles Eliminated in 2000, New Outbreaks Could Change That: A surge in reported measles cases in the first quarter of 2024 is threatening the ...
healthline.com/health-news/u-s-declared-measles-eliminated-in-2000-new-outbreaks-could-change-that
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
U.S. measles cases in 2024 have already surpassed the 2023 total: Today, 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles are hospitalized, and roughly 1 to 3 out of ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-measles-cases-2024-so-far-rcna145013
Florida: Come for the sunshine. Leave with the measles? | Commentary: Maxwell: Decades after the measles were ‘eliminated,’ they’re making a comeback in Florida ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/florida-measles-desantis-ladapo-maxwell/
Entering the Fifth Year of the Coronavirus, Where Does Long COVID Stand?: Tens of millions of Americans have had long COVID, and the number will keep growing.
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-11/four-years-after-coronavirus-was-declared-a-pandemic-where-does-long-covid-stand
How will changes to the CDC’s COVID-19 isolation guidelines impact people with disabilities?
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Is Bird Flu Coming to People Next? Are We Ready?: Unlike the coronavirus, the H5N1 virus has been studied for years. Vaccines and treatments are available should ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/health/bird-flu-vaccines-treatments.html
Things That Raise Your Chances of Dementia: Do you know the things that make you more likely to develop dementia and what you can do about them? WebMD can tell ...
webmd.com/alzheimers/ss/slideshow-raise-chances-dementia
Hydeia Broadbent, a prominent HIV/AIDS activist, dies at 39: Broadbent, diagnosed at age 3, was one of the first generation of children born HIV positive ...
npr.org/2024/02/21/1233022530/hydeia-broadbent-hiv-aids-activist-dies-age-39
The CDC’s new guidance for Covid matches public health advice for flu and other respiratory illnesses: Stay home when you’re sick ... Show more nbcnews.app.link/YrXbRxllCHb
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CDC helping Chicago officials respond to city's 1st measles cases since 2019: Three cases have been confirmed by city officials in the last week.
abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-helping-chicago-officials-respond-citys-1st-measles/story
Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-symptoms-severity-treatment-rcna140532
Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
Response to bird flu outbreak is ‘robust,’ CDC says, although risk to public remains low
cnn.com/2024/04/03/health/cdc-bird-flu/
‘Not a disease you want to relive’: why is the US seeing outbreaks of measles?: Experts sound alarm after children in two states infected with disease and state ...
theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/25/us-measles-outbreak
Measles cases continue growing in Florida: More children have come down with measles in Florida after the state's surgeon general defied federal guidelines.
axios.com/2024/02/26/measles-florida-surgeon-general
Only 2 U.S. states report covid increases, CDC says : The CDC also reported a decline or likely decline in coronavirus infections in 29 states and territories.
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/08/covid-coronavirus-infections-march-2024/
Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/01/1235340502/covid-cdc-isolation-5-days-masks-ventilation-hand-washing
Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination Rates: The recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining ...
webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20240223/increase-in-measles-cases-tied-to-drop-vaccination-rates
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
Remembering Joel Breman, Ebola pioneer and beloved global health mentor: Pioneering disease investigator and beloved global health mentor Joel Breman died on ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/12/1244254884/obituary-joel-breman-global-health-ebola
Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science: The state is in the grip of a measles outbreak, yet Joseph Ladapo, the surgeon general ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/03/florida-measles-outbreak-preventable
The CDC Says You No Longer Have to Isolate for 5 Days if You Have COVID, Here's Why
healthline.com/health-news/when-is-it-safe-to-be-around-someone-whos-recovered-from-covid-19-2
Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.: Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/well/measles-outbreak-symptoms.html
C.D.C. Shortens Isolation Period for People With Covid: Americans with Covid or other respiratory infections may return to daily activities if they don’t have a ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/01/health/covid-isolation-cdc.html
Quick Glance: CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines
- The CDC has updated its guidance for COVID-19 isolation duration to align with other viruses like the flu.
- New instructions recommend staying home until at least 24 hours after fever and symptoms subside.
- Experts express concerns over the impact of shortened isolation on COVID seriousness and at-risk populations.
- CDC advises precautions like mask-wearing and increased hygiene for 5 days after isolation ends.
Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency
npr.org/2024/03/27/1241210938/dengue-puerto-rico-public-health-emergency-facts-disease
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Mayor Parker proposes cutting funding to Prevention Point by nearly $1 million: The shift is part of Parker's promise to end the city’s financial support of ...
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CDC warns health care workers to be on alert for measles amid rising number of cases
abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-warns-health-care-workers-alert-measles-amid/story
COVID patients 4 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue: CDC research: COVID-19 patients are at least four times more likely to develop chronic fatigue ...
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Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
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Is it safe to drink milk and eat chicken? What precautions to take during the bird flu outbreak
cnn.com/2024/04/11/health/bird-flu-virus-wellness/
Free COVID-19 test program to be suspended for now: The federal government’s free at-home COVID-19 test program will be suspended beginning Friday in response to ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4507266-free-covid-19-test-program-to-be-suspended-for-now/
What The CDC's New COVID Isolation Rules Mean For You: There's been a big shift in the CDC's recommendation for people who are sick — and infectious disease ...
huffpost.com/entry/cdc-covid-isolation-infectious-disease-experts_l_65cd298ae4b0dd11b911a831
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
What to Know About the Rare Human Case of Bird Flu in Texas: The only previous case of bird flu in a person occurred in Colorado in 2022 in someone who was ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-04-02/explainer-what-to-know-about-the-rare-human-case-of-bird-flu-in-texas
CDC: Flu Levels Stay High While COVID Declines: Influenza levels remain elevated in the U.S., while COVID-19 levels keep declining, the Centers for Disease ...
webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20240226/cdc-flu-levels-stay-high-while-covid-declines
Adult immunization schedule updated with new vaccines for 2024 - Harvard Health: Four vaccines have been added to the CDC's vaccination schedule for 2024 ...
health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/adult-immunization-schedule-updated-with-new-vaccines-for-2024
US life expectancy rose in 2022 as deaths due to COVID dropped: CDC: COVID fell from the third- to fourth-leading cause of death.
abcnews.go.com/Health/us-life-expectancy-rose-2022-deaths-due-covid/story
CDC may recommend some people get a new Covid booster this spring: People who are most vulnerable to Covid complications, such as older people and those with ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/spring-covid-booster-cdc-recommend-rcna138971
Quick Glance: CDC Considering Spring Covid Booster for Vulnerable
- CDC may recommend a spring Covid booster for vulnerable populations.
- The spring booster would target the XBB.1.5 subvariant approved last fall.
- The vaccine is effective against the JN.1 subvariant causing most US Covid cases.
- Experts stress importance of making booster available despite low current vaccination rate.
CDC drops 5-day COVID isolation guidelines. Here's how long you should quarantine in 2024
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2024/03/06/covid-19-testing-cdc-coronavirus-guidelines-updated-2024/72716224007/
It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/08/1229540182/its-no-surprise-theres-a-global-measles-outbreak-but-the-numbers-are-staggering
Brazil’s staggering dengue fever crisis is a warning to the world: The disease has ripped through much of South America this year, and worse may be ahead as ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/10/dengue-fever-brazil-outbreak-epidemic/
Bird flu has been detected at the largest chicken egg manufacturer in the U.S.: Cal-Maine Foods lost about 1.9 million chickens, or 3.6% of its flock ...
npr.org/2024/04/03/1242445372/bird-flu-chicken-eggs
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
It’s Official: We Can Pretty Much Treat Covid Like the Flu Now. Here’s a Guide.: A reasonable person’s decision-making guide for Covid-19 precautions in 2024.
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What the CDC is doing to monitor and protect against bird flu: CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen tells NPR that while the risk of bird flu spreading to humans is low ...
npr.org/2024/04/03/1242585330/bird-flu-avian-cows-eggs-milk-idaho-kansas-texas-michigan-new-mexico-cdc
The influenza season may have peaked, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is far from over. If you or a family member has the flu or ... Show more mayocl.in/3v2tgia
Newest COVID shots are 54 percent effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds: Studies coming out later this year will assess how effective the shot was at ...
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Vaccines Didn’t Turn Back Mpox, Study Finds. People Did.: Behavior change among gay and bisexual men was more important than shots in curbing the spread ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/mpox-vaccines-gay-bisexual.html
Human case of bird flu reported in Texas, CDC says risk to public is low: Human infections with H5N1 virus are rare, according to the CDC.
abcnews.go.com/Health/human-case-bird-flu-reported-texas-cdc-risk/story
Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, CDC Says: Spikes of fatalities linked to drinking that began with the Covid pandemic were not an anomaly ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/alcohol-deaths-cdc.html
How Risky Are Repeat COVID Infections? What We Know So Far: Four years into the pandemic, many people have had COVID more than once—but the health consequences ...
scientificamerican.com/article/how-risky-are-repeat-covid-infections-what-we-know-so-far/
Covid Variant JN.1: What to Know About Reinfection and Vaccines: JN.1 accounts for nearly all U.S. Covid cases. Here’s what to know about the risk of a new ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/14/well/jn1-covid-infection-vaccine.html
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