School attendance plummeted during Texas measles outbreak
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas earlier this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the…
France confirms 2 MERS coronavirus cases in returning travelers
Two cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been confirmed in France in individuals who recently…
ByHeart recalls organic baby formula amid infant botulism outbreak
ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some…
Chikungunya virus case confirmed in New York City suburb
A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus…
Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…
Limited access and funding hinders Ebola response in southern Congo, WHO says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Limited access and required funding are the key challenges facing health officials trying to…
Nevadans can now get updated COVID vaccine at retail pharmacies without a prescription | Pharmacy
Nevadans can now receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine at retail pharmacies statewide without a prescription. The update comes in…
Legionnaires death toll rises to 7 in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City health officials have discovered a seventh death linked to a Legionnaires’…
6th death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease…
Texas declares measles outbreak over
The Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January is over, state health officials said Monday.…
4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York
NEW YORK — A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York…
Legionnaires’ disease in New York City: 4th person dies after dozens sickened in Harlem
NEW YORK (AP) — A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New…