Tag: #publichealth

Ethiopia Declares Marburg Outbreak Over After 42 Days With No New Cases

Ethiopia ended its first Marburg outbreak after a 42-day countdown with no new cases. Nineteen cases were recorded and 14 people died.

#ethiopia, #marburg, #outbreak, #who, #publichealth

Malawi launches cholera vaccine drive in Blantyre as rains raise fears of renewed outbreak

Blantyre begins a targeted three-day cholera vaccination drive as cases rise and heavy rains threaten to spread the disease in high-risk townships.

#cholera, #malawi, #vaccination, #publichealth, #water

Two Nipah Cases in West Bengal Spur Airport Screening Across Asia

India says a two-case Nipah cluster is contained, but airports from Bangkok to Hong Kong revived thermal screening and health forms amid COVID-era jitters.

#nipah, #india, #airportscreening, #publichealth, #outbreak

Measles outbreak in South Carolina’s Upstate reaches 789 cases, largest U.S. surge since 2000

A fast-growing measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County has sickened 789 people, mostly unvaccinated children, prompting quarantines and national concern.

#measles, #vaccines, #southcarolina, #publichealth, #outbreak

U.S. Completes Withdrawal From WHO, Ending 78-Year Membership

The U.S. says it has finished leaving the World Health Organization, raising legal and funding questions and warnings about weakened global disease response.

#who, #publichealth, #pandemic, #globalhealth, #uspolicy

Medical Groups Ask Judge to Block CDC’s Overhaul of Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Doctors’ groups seek an injunction after CDC shifted several childhood shots from routine status, sparking confusion, legal claims and a Feb. 13 hearing.

#vaccines, #cdc, #pediatrics, #publichealth, #court

Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Drifted H3N2 Variant Spreads, Raising Questions on Vaccine Match

CDC estimates 15M flu illnesses and 180K hospitalizations so far, driven by a drifted H3N2 strain as debate grows over childhood shots.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

South Carolina measles outbreak tops 300 cases, spreads beyond state lines

A 310-case measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County is driving school quarantines, testing vaccine rules, and seeding cases in nearby states.

#measles, #vaccines, #southcarolina, #publichealth, #outbreak

Flu Surge Pushes 2025–26 Season to ‘Moderately Severe’ as Mutated H3N2 Strain Spreads

CDC estimates 11 million flu illnesses and rising hospitalizations as a drifted H3N2 strain and falling vaccination rates strain U.S. clinics.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

Measles Shield Frays: Most U.S. Counties Fall Below Kindergarten Vaccination Target

MMR coverage among kindergarteners has slid since the pandemic, leaving most counties below the 95% measles target as cases hit a 30-year high.

#measles, #vaccines, #publichealth, #mmr, #kindergarten

Early, heavy flu season sweeps U.S. as drifted H3N2 strain tests vaccine match

CDC estimates 7.5M illnesses so far this season as a drifted H3N2 strain spreads. Lab tests show a mismatch, but vaccines may still curb severe disease.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula Hospitalizes 51 Infants

51 infants hospitalized due to botulism linked to ByHeart infant formula, marking a public health first in the U.S.

#botulism, #infantformula, #cdc, #fda, #publichealth

US Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years Amid Falling Vaccination Rates

The US faces the largest measles outbreak since 1992, with over 1,900 cases as low vaccination rates threaten public health.

#measles, #vaccination, #cdc, #publichealth

CDC Panel Revises Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines for Newborns

CDC advises individualized hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, sparking public health debate.

#cdc, #vaccination, #hepatitisb, #publichealth

San Francisco Sues Major Food Manufacturers Over Ultraprocessed Foods

San Francisco files historic lawsuit against top food companies for health risks linked to ultraprocessed foods.

#sanfrancisco, #lawsuit, #ultraprocessedfoods, #publichealth