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Infectious Disease
Varicella outbreak reported among recent arrivals from Central and South America in NYC shelters
Chickenpox outbreak hits New York City shelters for recent arrivals
An outbreak report describes varicella cases among people recently arriving from Central or South America and staying in New York City shelt…
A chickenpox outbreak is spreading among recent arrivals from Central and South America living in New York City shelters and residential fac…
CDC
Apr 4, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Global neonatal HSV incidence 8.2 per 100k births, rising 3.5% annually; nHSV-1 proportion increasing
A dangerous virus is affecting more newborns worldwide, with cases rising each year
A systematic review and meta-analysis found the global pooled incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (nHSV) is 8.2 per 100,000 live birt…
A dangerous newborn infection is rising worldwide, with cases increasing by 3.5% each year and highest rates now seen in the Americas.
Mar 30, 2026