A 91-year-old man was attacked by a raccoon. The rabies vaccine wasn’t covered by insurance — and cost hundreds
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/raccoon-attack-91-year-old-rhode-island-b3068825.html

Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn't seen for decades
arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/pennsylvania-issues-alert-on-congenital-measles-something-us-hasnt-seen-for-decades/

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads: Kenya has been on heightened alert, as a major Ebola outbreak centered in Congo has spread across ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/kenya-confirms-eighth-ebola-case-as-regional-outbreak-spreads-5637148

Kennedy’s Vaccine Plan Could Cause Surge in Hepatitis B, Study Finds: Ending routine vaccination for hepatitis B at birth, as the health secretary has ...
nytimes.com/2026/10/19/health/hepatitis-b-vaccine-kennedy.html

'I felt a chill while sightseeing. Within hours I was being rushed to hospital': Erika Badenhorst dismissed her symptoms but then spent three weeks in hospital ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/i-felt-chill-sightseeing-within-34695524

Erkältungssaison gestartet: Wann ist man zu krank, um zu arbeiten?: With the start of cold season, many employees face the question: Should I go to the office ...
n-tv.de/ratgeber/Wann-ist-man-zu-krank-zum-Arbeiten-id31411380.html

The U.S. eliminated measles 26 years ago. Now it could lose that status in a matter of weeks
fastcompany.com/91624440/the-u-s-eliminated-measles-26-years-ago-now-it-could-lose-that-status-in-a-matter-of-weeks

Pakistan has recorded its seventh polio case this year, after a six-month-old boy from Karachi's East District tested positive for wild poliovirus ... Show more
Pakistan reports 7th polio case of the year as Karachi records first infection since 2024
Pakistan reports 7th polio case of the year as Karachi records first infection since 2024
Hepatitis B Cases Could Surge Under New Vaccine Guidelines, Study Finds: Delaying the newborn hepatitis B vaccine by even a couple of months would have ...
time.com/article/2026/10/19/hepatitis-b-vaccine-recommendations-study/

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province: The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province ...
nbcnews.com/world/africa/dr-congos-fast-moving-ebola-outbreak-spreads-eighth-province-rcna604234

OpinionBurcum: MN candidates should make clear their stance on childhood vaccines: Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s call to eliminate school vaccination ...
startribune.com/anti-vaxxers-school-vaccine-requirements-public-health-maha/601901694

These 4 routine vaccines may also help protect your heart: Vaccines for flu, covid and other viral infections could lower your risk of cardiovascular ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/10/18/these-4-routine-vaccines-may-also-help-protect-your-heart/
Early flu season lands in WA as COVID numbers also rise: Flu season is hitting WA, along with other West Coast states, earlier than usual ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/early-flu-season-lands-in-wa-as-covid-numbers-also-rise/

Kenya has reported four additional Ebola infections on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven in less than two weeks ... Show more

Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak as investigation highlights vaccination gaps
premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/917949-bangladesh-battles-deadly-measles-outbreak-as-investigation-highlights-vaccination-gaps.html

Measles is spreading in Chester County, but many schools aren’t talking about their risk
inquirer.com/education/measles-outbreak-chester-county-schools-preparation-vaccination-rates-20261019.html

Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, including three health workers: The ministry said the fourth patient is a male relative of the first confirmed patient ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917941-kenya-confirms-four-new-ebola-cases-including-three-health-workers.html

Flu in Bavaria: Authorities record significant increase: Bavaria has already reported 338 cases of influenza in two weeks. That is significantly more than at ...
infranken.de/bayern/grippe-in-bayern-impfquote-inzidenz-infektionskrankheit-gesundheit-art-6404055

Can Coffee Help Your Liver?: Coffee not only helps get you through the day, it can be good for your liver, too. It may help keep disease away ...
webmd.com/fatty-liver-disease/coffee-help-liver

Mpox cases rise to 26 as Western Cape remains hardest hit: South Africa's mpox cases have risen to 26, with the Western Cape remaining the epicentre.
ewn.co.za/2026/10/19/mpox-cases-rise-to-26-as-western-cape-remains-hardest-hit

Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim: It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cw5yn8rn04ljo

Deadly bird flu reaches remote Australian wildlife sanctuary: The H5 strain was confirmed in a southern elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island.
nine.com.au/australia-news/tas/bird-flu-detected-in-elephant-seal-for-first-time-in-australian-waters-20261017-p616d2.html

Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
abcnews.com/Health/wireStory/kenyas-ebola-cases-rise-7-including-health-workers-137348256

Measles cases reach 42 in rural Minnesota amid outbreaks
startribune.com/measles-outbreak-minnesota-high-number-of-cases/601901762

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 4,000 cases of measles this year as the country grapples with the largest outbreak of ... Show more

Flu activity is starting to rise. Is this year’s vaccine a good match?: Flu season is off to an early start this year, particularly on the West Coast ...
nbcnews.com/health/cold-and-flu/years-flu-shot-good-match-flu-levels-are-starting-rise-rcna603953

Kenya has stepped up screening at airports and border crossings as health officials trace contacts linked to Ebola cases. A third case, reported on Friday ... Show more

Health Ministry confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven; patients include a relative of the first case and three health workers who treated ... Show more
Court remands man who killed girlfriend over alleged HIV infection: PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the police in the state arrested the suspect for killing ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917915-court-remands-man-who-killed-girlfriend-over-alleged-hiv-infection.html

Hepatitis B and C medicines reduce your risk of liver cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment save lives.
Kenya confirms 4 new Ebola cases, bringing total number to 7: Kenya confirms 4 new Ebola cases, bringing total number to 7
arabnews.com/world/kenya-confirms-4-new-ebola-cases-bringing-total-number-to-7-3006911

COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital: “We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."
edmontonjournal.com/news/covid-patients-edmonton-hospital

Pharmacist says 'stay home even if negative' as American Covid spreads in UK: The advice is to keep testing for three days and stay home even if the results are ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/health/pharmacist-says-stay-home-even-34751608

Protection against measles is dangerously low.
Here’s the latest data:
In 2025, 84% of children received their first dose of measles vaccine ... Show more
West Northamptonshire residents urged to book flu and Covid-19 vaccinations ahead of winternorthamptonchron.co.uk
Measles is surging in the US. These graphics show how bad it has gotten: The U.S. is enduring its worst year for measles since 1991. Since the beginning of last ...
apnews.com/article/measles-is-surging-in-the-us-these-graphics-show-how-bad-it-has-gotten-000001a1220ad818afebf28af3c30000

Sixth measles-related death reported as Pennsylvania battles widespread outbreak: A 39-year-old woman is the sixth person to die in connection with ...
newschannel5.com/sixth-measles-related-death-reported-as-pennsylvania-battles-widespread-outbreak

Cause of death revealed for Jackie, Big Bear's famous eagle: Jackie and her longtime partner, Shadow, spent years livestreamed to fans around the globe.
sfgate.com/la/article/jackie-big-bear-death-22478672.php

Trump Makes A Sketchy Claim About His Health (Even For Him): The president, who often boasts about his robust well-being despite evidence to the contrary ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-never-had-flu-alaska_n_6acf486de4b0e26c18d0caa9

Too sick for school: Children with Long Covid: Even years after the pandemic, some children and young people are still suffering from Long Covid ...
sueddeutsche.de/bayern/long-covid-kinder-schule-bayern-li.3563166

Congo's confirmed Ebola cases surpass 9,000 as containment efforts falter: Health workers are alarmed, as many deaths occur outside treatment centers.
pbs.org/newshour/health/congos-confirmed-ebola-cases-surpass-9000-as-containment-efforts-falter

Kenya reports third Ebola case, a close relative of first two patients: Kenyan authorities say they have contacted 127 out of the 130 people known to have come ...
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OpinionOpinion | Ebola Has Never Spread This Quickly Before: This outbreak was detected late, giving the virus a head start.
nytimes.com/interactive/2026/10/14/opinion/ebola-spread-africa-outbreak.html

Myalgia means muscle pain — something we’ve all felt at one time or another. Sore muscles and body aches are common after exercise and when you have the flu ... Show more
Kenya confirms second Ebola case: Kenya confirms second case of Ebola in a man related to the first patient; 108 of 113 contacts traced are in quarantine ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001560133/kenya-confirms-second-ebola-case
Not just patients' fault: Why so few are vaccinated against flu and Covid-19: Vaccination rates in Germany are alarmingly low. But the blame doesn't lie ...
sueddeutsche.de/gesundheit/rki-deutschland-impfquoten-grippe-covid-19-atemwegserkrankungen-li.3552148

Paid articlePaywallBavaria: Number of flu cases is higher at the start of the flu season than last year
augsburger-allgemeine.de/bayern/bayern-zahl-der-grippe-erkrankungen-ist-zu-beginn-der-infektsaison-hoeher-als-im-vorjahr-115510760

Everything you need to know about flu season 2026: An early start doesn’t necessarily mean disaster
scientificamerican.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-flu-season-2026/

Security Footage Debunks Right-Wing Rumor About Talarico's Flu Absence: NYT
huffpost.com/entry/live-updates_n_6acc9961e4b0a568b68e46d5/liveblog_6acd7618e4b0447f8d481997

Ebola: Kenya records third case, continues contact tracing: The latest case involves a 65-year-old woman who tested positive while in quarantine ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/917681-ebola-kenya-records-third-case-continues-contact-tracing.html

With a surge of influenza cases in Canada, this province rolled vaccines out earlier than normal
ctvnews.ca/health/article/signs-point-to-influenza-surge-developing-in-canada/

Bird flu caused the death of Jackie, a California bald eagle who captured hearts: Bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/bird-flu-caused-the-death-of-jackie-a-california-bald-eagle-who-captured-hearts/

Map Shows Ebola Outbreak With Near 50% Death Rate Spreading: The Democratic Republic of the Congo remains at the center of the epidemic, which the CDC says is ...
newsweek.com/map-ebola-outbreak-with-near-50-percent-death-rate-spreads-to-new-country-12568975

Honey is a natural sugar that can be surprisingly helpful when it comes to managing a sore throat and other cold and flu symptoms ... Show more
The US CDC said on Tuesday it would deploy additional support to Pennsylvania to help investigate the ongoing measles outbreak ... Show more
Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine: The 39-year-old patient developed symptoms while in quarantine, as Kenyan health ...
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