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Measles outbreak reported among individuals associated with a Chicago migrant shelter
Infectious Disease
Measles outbreak reported among individuals associated with a Chicago migrant shelter Measles outbreak reported at Chicago migrant shelter, health officials investigating
An outbreak report describes a measles outbreak among individuals associated with a migrant shelter in Chicago, Illinois.
A measles outbreak has been reported at a migrant shelter in Chicago, prompting a health investigation.
Varicella outbreak reported among recent arrivals from Central and South America in NYC shelters
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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…
Utah Salmonella Livingstone outbreak investigation used patient interviews and purchase histories for rapid restaurant linkage
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Utah Salmonella Livingstone outbreak investigation used patient interviews and purchase histories for rapid restaurant linkage Utah health officials link Salmonella outbreak to restaurant using patient interviews
An observational outbreak investigation of Salmonella Livingstone cases linked to a Utah restaurant described using open-ended interviews an…
Utah health officials quickly linked a Salmonella outbreak to a specific restaurant by interviewing sick patients and reviewing their purcha…
Public health investigation reports Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis outbreak at NYC ophthalmology clinic
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Public health investigation reports Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis outbreak at NYC ophthalmology clinic Health officials investigate fungal eye infection outbreak at New York City clinic
An outbreak investigation report describes a cluster of Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis cases among patients associated with a New York …
New York City health officials investigate a fungal eye infection outbreak linked to an ophthalmology clinic.
CDC surveillance report details measles cases from 25 U.S. jurisdictions
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CDC surveillance report details measles cases from 25 U.S. jurisdictions CDC surveillance report tracks measles cases across 25 U.S. jurisdictions
A CDC surveillance report describes measles cases reported from 25 U.S.
CDC surveillance data tracks measles cases reported by 25 U.S. jurisdictions as of April 17, 2025, helping officials monitor disease pattern…
Cave visit linked to suspected histoplasmosis cluster in 12 family travelers from Costa Rica
Infectious Disease
Cave visit linked to suspected histoplasmosis cluster in 12 family travelers from Costa Rica Did a family cave trip lead to a cluster of suspected fungal infections?
A case series describes 12 members of an extended family with suspected histoplasmosis after visiting Venado Caves in Costa Rica.
Twelve family members visited Costa Rican caves and later developed suspected fungal infections, showing how a single trip could link a grou…
Report examines state Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and access barriers
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Report examines state Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and access barriers Report examines state Medicaid coverage for quitting tobacco and access barriers
A report describes state Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and barriers to accessing these treatments in the United States.
A new report maps how state Medicaid programs cover tobacco quit treatments and highlights access barriers for patients.
Surveillance system monitors dengue trends in Puerto Rico
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Surveillance system monitors dengue trends in Puerto Rico What's happening with dengue in Puerto Rico? A new report tracks the trends
A surveillance summary describes a system used to monitor dengue trends in Puerto Rico.
A new report explains how Puerto Rico tracks dengue fever trends to spot outbreaks early and understand how the disease is spreading.
Poison center reports for kratom-containing kava products increased from 2000 to 2025
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Poison center reports for kratom-containing kava products increased from 2000 to 2025 Poison center reports for kratom-kava products increased over 25 years
A surveillance report from the National Poison Data System found an increase in reports linked to kratom-containing kava products in the Uni…
Reports of kratom-kava product issues in the U.S. rose steadily from 2000 to 2025, signaling a trend poison centers are watching.
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among US health care providers reported for 2024-25 season
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Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among US health care providers reported for 2024-25 season How many healthcare workers are getting their flu and COVID shots this season?
An observational report describes influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care providers in the United States during the 20…
A new report tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare providers in the United States during the 2024-25 respiratory vir…
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to household exposure to pet bearded dragons
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2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to household exposure to pet bearded dragons Could your pet bearded dragon make you sick? A new outbreak is linked to them
A public health report describes a 2024 Salmonella outbreak in the United States linked to household exposure to pet bearded dragons.
A 2024 Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to pet bearded dragons, posing a risk of stomach illness from handling them or their …
Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis conjunctivitis identified in 41 military trainees in Texas
Infectious Disease
Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis conjunctivitis identified in 41 military trainees in Texas Military trainees in Texas experienced outbreak of bacterial eye infection
An outbreak report describes 41 cases of Neisseria meningitidis conjunctivitis among military trainees in a communal Texas setting.
Forty-one military trainees in Texas caught a bacterial eye infection while living and training together in a communal setting.