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Two die of measles in Pennsylvania outbreak, health officials say
Pennsylvania health officials report the first measles-related deaths in 35 years amid a surge of nearly 400 cases centered in Lancaster County.
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Health officials have confirmed two fatalities in Michigan as part of a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
Dr. Erica Schwartz has moved closer to becoming the CDC director following a committee vote. Her nomination comes amid significant leadership vacancies across the HHS.
U.S. measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccination rates decline
The CDC reports the worst measles outbreak since 1991 as vaccination rates among kindergartners drop below the critical 95% threshold.
RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends the government's response to a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce from Mexico amid criticism over changes to surveillance programs.
US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce hits thousands
A record-breaking parasitic outbreak has sickened thousands across the US, leading to widespread recalls of Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce.
Cayman Islands confirms imported cyclosporiasis case amid U.S. outbreak investigation
Public health officials in the Cayman Islands are monitoring a single imported case of cyclosporiasis amid a widespread outbreak in the United States.
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Federal health officials have traced a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico serving Taco Bell locations.
Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after a parasitic outbreak sickened thousands across 34 states.
US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola
A US medical missionary has been evacuated to Germany for treatment after contracting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states
Federal health officials are investigating a surge of parasitic infections causing severe gastrointestinal distress, including a significant cluster in Michigan.
CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states
Federal health officials are tracking a seasonal surge of cyclosporiasis infections, while regional spikes in Michigan and Ohio suggest larger localized outbreaks.
US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak
The CDC has escalated its operational response to the highest level following a severe Ebola outbreak in Central Africa involving the Bundibugyo virus strain.