Vaccine sceptic US health secretary RFK Jr makes U-turn on measles jabs amid deadly outbreakKennedy has changed his stance on vaccination, advocating for the measles jab after an outbreak in Texas.
What to Know About the Measles VaccineMeasles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico highlight the risks of low vaccination rates, especially with vaccine skepticism rising.
US measles cases reach 5-year high; 15 states report cases, Texas outbreak growsMeasles cases in the US exceed 300 in 2025, surpassing totals for all years post-2019.
Are you at risk for measles? Miami sees case amid U.S. outbreak. What to know in FloridaFlorida reports its first measles case of 2025 amid ongoing outbreaks across the U.S.
Measles Death, Microbes in Space, a Brain Turned to GlassThere has been a death from measles in Texas, the first in the U.S. since 2015, linked to vaccination rates slipping.
Measles alert issued in New Jersey county following three confirmed casesA measles alert has been issued in New Jersey due to three unvaccinated cases, highlighting the need for increased vaccination efforts.
Vaccine sceptic US health secretary RFK Jr makes U-turn on measles jabs amid deadly outbreakKennedy has changed his stance on vaccination, advocating for the measles jab after an outbreak in Texas.
What to Know About the Measles VaccineMeasles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico highlight the risks of low vaccination rates, especially with vaccine skepticism rising.
US measles cases reach 5-year high; 15 states report cases, Texas outbreak growsMeasles cases in the US exceed 300 in 2025, surpassing totals for all years post-2019.
Are you at risk for measles? Miami sees case amid U.S. outbreak. What to know in FloridaFlorida reports its first measles case of 2025 amid ongoing outbreaks across the U.S.
Measles Death, Microbes in Space, a Brain Turned to GlassThere has been a death from measles in Texas, the first in the U.S. since 2015, linked to vaccination rates slipping.
Measles alert issued in New Jersey county following three confirmed casesA measles alert has been issued in New Jersey due to three unvaccinated cases, highlighting the need for increased vaccination efforts.
McDonald's burgers linked to deadly E. coli outbreak in US DW 10/23/2024E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has caused one death and dozens of illnesses across multiple states.
The Challenge of Maintaining Food Safety in the U.S.Recent E. coli and listeria outbreaks have tainted ground beef and fresh produce, resulting in serious health risks and multiple fatalities across the U.S.
Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC saysAt least nine deaths were reported from a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, marking a significant public health concern.
McDonald's outbreak rises to 75 cases; 12 new hospitalizations, 3 new statesThe E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's burgers has risen to 75 cases, prompting safety recalls and changes in distribution.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders in 10 states as E. coli outbreak kills one and hospitalizes a child-onions likely source of contaminationE. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's hamburgers has affected 49 people across 10 states, prompting immediate health investigations.
Cucumbers recalled over salmonella concerns, includeing produce shipped to Mass.SunFed recalled cucumbers due to salmonella risk linked to an outbreak affecting 68 people in 19 states.
McDonald's burgers linked to deadly E. coli outbreak in US DW 10/23/2024E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has caused one death and dozens of illnesses across multiple states.
The Challenge of Maintaining Food Safety in the U.S.Recent E. coli and listeria outbreaks have tainted ground beef and fresh produce, resulting in serious health risks and multiple fatalities across the U.S.
Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC saysAt least nine deaths were reported from a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, marking a significant public health concern.
McDonald's outbreak rises to 75 cases; 12 new hospitalizations, 3 new statesThe E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's burgers has risen to 75 cases, prompting safety recalls and changes in distribution.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders in 10 states as E. coli outbreak kills one and hospitalizes a child-onions likely source of contaminationE. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's hamburgers has affected 49 people across 10 states, prompting immediate health investigations.
Cucumbers recalled over salmonella concerns, includeing produce shipped to Mass.SunFed recalled cucumbers due to salmonella risk linked to an outbreak affecting 68 people in 19 states.
30 Years Ago, Dustin Hoffman Made Disaster Movie So Ahead Of Its Time It Seemed Like Sci-Fi'Outbreak' serves as a prophetic reflection on societal responses to pandemics, mirroring the modern-day reactions to health crises.
Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in UgandaEbola outbreak in Uganda has resulted in two fatalities, including a child, with the Sudan strain lacking an approved vaccine.
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRCA mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
Uganda confirms one person dead in Ebola outbreakUganda confirms an Ebola outbreak in Kampala after a nurse's death, prompting immediate health measures.
Public Health Authorities Raise Alarm as Poliovirus Is Found in Gaza SewageDetection of poliovirus in Gaza sewage raises concerns of potential outbreak.
30 Years Ago, Dustin Hoffman Made Disaster Movie So Ahead Of Its Time It Seemed Like Sci-Fi'Outbreak' serves as a prophetic reflection on societal responses to pandemics, mirroring the modern-day reactions to health crises.
Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in UgandaEbola outbreak in Uganda has resulted in two fatalities, including a child, with the Sudan strain lacking an approved vaccine.
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRCA mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
Uganda confirms one person dead in Ebola outbreakUganda confirms an Ebola outbreak in Kampala after a nurse's death, prompting immediate health measures.
Public Health Authorities Raise Alarm as Poliovirus Is Found in Gaza SewageDetection of poliovirus in Gaza sewage raises concerns of potential outbreak.
Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the CongoA mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.
Over 400 sick and at least 50 dead from 'unknown disease' in CongoAn unidentified disease is causing severe health issues and fatalities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
New Disease Spreading Rapidly, Killing Dozens, After Children Ate a BatA mysterious illness has emerged in the DRC, causing significant concern due to its high fatality rate and rapid onset of symptoms.
'Unknown disease' that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in CongoAn outbreak in the DRC has killed 53 people, raising public health concerns due to its rapid spread and unclear origin.
At least 60 dead and 1,300 others sickened after cholera outbreak over 3-day span in Sudan, officials sayCholera outbreak in Kosti, Sudan, caused 58 deaths and affected 1,293 people due to contaminated water.
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise ship that left from FloridaCruise ship Eurodam faces norovirus outbreak affecting passengers and crew, prompting enhanced sanitation measures.
Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the CongoA mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.
Over 400 sick and at least 50 dead from 'unknown disease' in CongoAn unidentified disease is causing severe health issues and fatalities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
New Disease Spreading Rapidly, Killing Dozens, After Children Ate a BatA mysterious illness has emerged in the DRC, causing significant concern due to its high fatality rate and rapid onset of symptoms.
'Unknown disease' that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in CongoAn outbreak in the DRC has killed 53 people, raising public health concerns due to its rapid spread and unclear origin.
At least 60 dead and 1,300 others sickened after cholera outbreak over 3-day span in Sudan, officials sayCholera outbreak in Kosti, Sudan, caused 58 deaths and affected 1,293 people due to contaminated water.
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise ship that left from FloridaCruise ship Eurodam faces norovirus outbreak affecting passengers and crew, prompting enhanced sanitation measures.
Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Eastern CongoA deadly unidentified illness linked to bat consumption has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing over 50 people and infecting hundreds.
McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak in Western statesThe CDC reports a rising outbreak of illnesses with potential kidney failure risks, emphasizing the likelihood of underreported cases.
Major tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas city area, US DW 01/30/2025The Kansas City area is experiencing a significant outbreak of tuberculosis, one of the largest in US history.
Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Eastern CongoA deadly unidentified illness linked to bat consumption has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing over 50 people and infecting hundreds.
McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak in Western statesThe CDC reports a rising outbreak of illnesses with potential kidney failure risks, emphasizing the likelihood of underreported cases.
Major tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas city area, US DW 01/30/2025The Kansas City area is experiencing a significant outbreak of tuberculosis, one of the largest in US history.
HMPV outbreak: What to know about the virus spread in China DW 01/06/2025HMPV outbreak in China shows seasonal trends, primarily affecting young individuals, with no indication of a significant health emergency.
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. They're in critical condition with severe respiratory symptomsThe H5N1 virus has led to the culling of over 13,000 ducks in Germany.This incident marks the second bird flu outbreak at the Pommernhof farm in 2024.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With CattleTexas reports first human case of bird flu linked to infected dairy cows.No evidence of increased risk of human-to-human transmission reported by federal officials.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With CattleBird flu diagnosed in Texas following contact with infected dairy cows.Virus strain identified in cows is the H5N1 subtype circulating in North American birds.
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. They're in critical condition with severe respiratory symptomsThe H5N1 virus has led to the culling of over 13,000 ducks in Germany.This incident marks the second bird flu outbreak at the Pommernhof farm in 2024.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With CattleTexas reports first human case of bird flu linked to infected dairy cows.No evidence of increased risk of human-to-human transmission reported by federal officials.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With CattleBird flu diagnosed in Texas following contact with infected dairy cows.Virus strain identified in cows is the H5N1 subtype circulating in North American birds.
Rwanda is dealing with a historic outbreak of the Marburg virusRwanda is facing its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%.
How Rwanda Is Containing a Deadly Marburg Virus OutbreakRwanda faces its first Marburg virus outbreak, leading to 56 infections and 12 deaths, prompting urgent health measures and a forthcoming vaccine trial.
Rwanda is dealing with a historic outbreak of the Marburg virusRwanda is facing its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%.
How Rwanda Is Containing a Deadly Marburg Virus OutbreakRwanda faces its first Marburg virus outbreak, leading to 56 infections and 12 deaths, prompting urgent health measures and a forthcoming vaccine trial.
COVID infections spreading in Oregon, western statesCOVID-19 outbreaks are increasing on the West Coast due to the summer trend of rising temperatures fostering virus spread.
Nipah virus: A recurring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India prompts concern and preventive measures.
Nipah virus: A recuring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024The Nipah Virus outbreak in Kerala raises concerns due to its potential to cause severe illness and death, with human-to-human transmission being possible.
Nipah virus: A recurring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India prompts concern and preventive measures.
Nipah virus: A recuring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024The Nipah Virus outbreak in Kerala raises concerns due to its potential to cause severe illness and death, with human-to-human transmission being possible.
CDC warns of new mpox outbreak, urges vaccinationOfficials warn that a severe mpox outbreak in Congo could spread globally, high-risk groups urged to get vaccinated.
Monkeypox cases spike in NYC - with Big Apple averaging dozens of cases per monthThe number of monkeypox cases in the Big Apple spiked since October, primarily affecting Black/Hispanic men aged 25-44, with most cases being mild.
Brooklyn Hospital Center urges at-risk to get Monkeypox vaccineMonkeypox continues to circulate in NYC, especially among unvaccinated individuals, urging the importance of vaccination against the virus.
Whooping cough is on the rise in Oregon; Portland metro area is in the thick of itIncrease in pertussis cases in Oregon counties, urging vaccination.
How to protect your family amid whooping cough outbreak in Marin CountyWhooping cough outbreak in Marin County with 113 cases, 65 from Tamalpais High School.Symptoms start mild but progress to severe cough; infants are at higher risk due to delayed vaccination.
CDC warns of new mpox outbreak, urges vaccinationOfficials warn that a severe mpox outbreak in Congo could spread globally, high-risk groups urged to get vaccinated.
Monkeypox cases spike in NYC - with Big Apple averaging dozens of cases per monthThe number of monkeypox cases in the Big Apple spiked since October, primarily affecting Black/Hispanic men aged 25-44, with most cases being mild.
Brooklyn Hospital Center urges at-risk to get Monkeypox vaccineMonkeypox continues to circulate in NYC, especially among unvaccinated individuals, urging the importance of vaccination against the virus.
Whooping cough is on the rise in Oregon; Portland metro area is in the thick of itIncrease in pertussis cases in Oregon counties, urging vaccination.
How to protect your family amid whooping cough outbreak in Marin CountyWhooping cough outbreak in Marin County with 113 cases, 65 from Tamalpais High School.Symptoms start mild but progress to severe cough; infants are at higher risk due to delayed vaccination.
Chimps are dying of the common cold. Is great ape tourism to blame?Chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale national park were infected by human metapneumovirus, causing a lethal outbreak among the community.
Whooping cough sickens 65 in outbreak at Bay Area high school, California officials sayNorthern California has seen a spike in whooping cough cases, primarily linked to Tamalpais High School outbreak.Whooping cough is highly contagious, with symptoms starting as a common cold and progressing to a hacking cough.