Tag: infectious disease
Someone from out of state with measles visited a New Jersey hospital, health officials say.
There’s an unsettling shiver that runs through a community when news breaks about a preventable disease making an unwelcome comeback. It's especially potent when...
Measles found in Arizona ICE facility
The re-emergence of an old foe, measles, within the confines of an Arizona ICE facility isn't just another headline; it's a jarring echo from...
Another Virginia child has measles after a trip abroad.
Reports surfacing from Virginia indicate another instance of a child contracting measles following a trip abroad. This specific case, while concerning on its own,...
Measles confirmed on Clemson’s main campus, as South Carolina’s outbreak continues.
The buzz on Clemson's main campus recently took a serious turn with the confirmation of a measles case, adding a significant local focus to...
A resident at a Washington senior living facility has tested positive for tuberculosis.
A recent development in a Washington senior living facility has brought tuberculosis (TB) back into public health conversations, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. A resident...
I’m An Infectious Disease Doctor. Here’s What Happened When I Sat Next To A Vaccine Skeptic On A Plane.
The confined space of an airplane often leads to unexpected encounters. Sometimes it's a shared laugh, sometimes a silent journey. But imagine being an...
King County resident diagnosed with measles
The news out of King County recently cast a familiar, yet unsettling, shadow over our community. A confirmed case of measles, right here at...
The government shutdown is causing many CDC experts to skip a crucial infectious disease meeting.
Imagine a critical huddle where the world's top infectious disease fighters gather, sharing vital intel, spotting new threats, and strategizing defenses. Now imagine key...
California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Hold up, folks, we need to talk about something that's caught the attention of public health officials across the nation. California has just confirmed...
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country – NPR
Remember measles? For many, it's a disease relegated to history books, a childhood ailment largely conquered by the marvel of modern medicine. Yet, a...
