Outbreaks 4 days ago Las Vegas school district opens tuberculosis investigation after infected person visits dozens of schools A tuberculosis investigation is underway involving a person with an active infection who was reported to be on dozens of elementary and high school campuses in Nevada’s most populous county, according to authorities.
HEALTH December 10 Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says An outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever reported in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a CDC advisory. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the health situation.
California December 3 Avian flu confirmed in California, 250,000 birds euthanized amid spread concerns Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms in Sonoma County said they had to euthanize around 250,000 birds.
World December 2 Chinese health officials call out western media's lack of 'common sense' on country's respiratory illness rise Chinese health experts are seeking to reassure the public on the spike in respiratory illnesses and are blaming western media outlets for misinformation.
RESPIRATORY HEALTH December 1 Amid childhood pneumonia outbreaks, infectious diseases expert reveals key facts about ‘white lung syndrome’ As childhood pneumonia outbreaks begin to crop up in regions around the U.S., an infectious diseases experts weighs in on possible causes and risks and presents key facts.
VIDEO November 25 We don’t trust China over diseases: Dr. Nicole Saphier FOX News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier reacts to the World Health Organization pressing China on the rise of pediatric pneumonia clusters.
HEALTH November 23 Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern students.
HEALTH October 15 Drinking raw milk caused Campylobacter infectious outbreak in Utah: What to know about the illness Fourteen people in Salt Lake County, Utah, recently developed campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection; most drank raw milk. Here's what to know about the outbreak and how to prevent it.
South Africa October 4 South African retailers ration eggs as country faces worst outbreak of avian flu South Africa continues to face a massive shortage of chicken meat and eggs due to a deadly outbreak of avian flu. Retailers are now rationing eggs to their customers.
HEALTH September 27 Norovirus spread on the Washington Pacific Crest trail — what to know and how to protect yourself The CDC published a report noting at least 27 cases of acute gastroenteritis in 2022 among hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, presumed to be norovirus, based on the characteristics.
