5 people have died from Vibrio vulnificus in Louisiana this year
BATON ROUGE (WVUE/Gray News) — Five people in Louisiana have died so far in 2026 from the flesh-eating…
‘Explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak grips US: how researchers are hunting its source
The diarrhoea-causing parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis reproduces through egg-like structures called oocysts (stained orange in this microscope image).Credit: CDC/DPDx…
Michigan cyclosporiasis cases near 1,000; state launches webpage | Health
Michigan’s state health department introduced a webpage with information about the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak as the total…
Utz recalls famous potato chip snacks due to salmonella risk
Nine varieties of salty snacks from a leading national manufacturer were recalled this week amid concerns over a…
Hantavirus crops up on a cruise ship — what scientists are watching
A person who was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for a variant of hantavirus…
Safeway in SE Portland identified as measles exposure site
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A Safeway in Southeast Portland has been identified as a measles exposure site, according…
Measles outbreak hits north London schools as dozens of children infected – London Evening Standard
Measles outbreak hits north London schools as dozens of children infected London Evening Standard‘Fast-spreading’ measles outbreak hits several schools…
‘Victorian disease’ outbreak hits Amazon warehouse: What you should know
Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of what has been referred to as “Victorian disease” at one of its…
Flu cases surging in California as officials warn of powerful virus strain
California officials are issuing warnings about a new flu strain that is increasing flu-related cases and hospitalizations statewide,…
Why is flu so bad this year? Highly mutated variant offers answers
A person is vaccinated against influenza, which is causing high numbers of illnesses and hospitalizations in the United…
Hepatitis B vaccine guidance set to be rolled back for US babies: what the science says
Current US guidelines call for universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborn babies.Credit: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post/Getty Members of…
Contact tracing underway in Queensland as health authorities brace for further measles cases
Health authorities are bracing for more cases of measles after five people presented with the virus across Queensland…