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Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts
A dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. When an unvaccinated person is exposed to measles, public health guidance if for them to get vaccinated within three days. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images A dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. When an
The CDC investigates a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese
Health authorities have advised to avoid eating raw cheddar cheese, both in the shredded and block form, as well as in the original and jalapeño flavor, from the brand Raw Farm. The Food and Drug Administration hide caption toggle caption The Food and Drug Administration Health authorities have advised to
Charcuterie sold at Costco and Sam's Club is being linked to a salmonella outbreak
This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Jan. 5, 2024, shows different views of a Busseto charcuterie sampler with prosciutto, sweet sopressata and dry coppa. Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Associated Press This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Centers
Avoid cantaloupe unless you know its origins, CDC warns amid salmonella outbreak
Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes, which may show up in some pre-cut mixes, are believed to be behind a growing outbreak of salmonella infections across the U.S. and Canada. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes, which may show up in some
Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail
EIS officer Arran Hamlet walks into the Government Meadows site to conduct environmental sampling for norovirus. Mia Catharine Mattioli/CDC hide caption toggle caption Mia Catharine Mattioli/CDC EIS officer Arran Hamlet walks into the Government Meadows site to conduct environmental sampling for norovirus. Mia Catharine Mattioli/CDC Last September, Kevin Quinn was
Another Nipah outbreak in India: What do we know about this virus and how to stop it?
A field researcher holds a male bat that was trapped in an overhead net as part of an effort to find out how the animals pass Nipah virus to humans. The animal will be tested for the virus, examined and ultimately released. Fatima Tuj Johora for NPR hide caption toggle
Milkshakes from a Tacoma burger joint tied to listeria outbreak that killed 3 people
A listeria bacterium seen under an electron microscope. Listeria is not typically life-threatening, but those over 65, pregnant or with compromised immune systems are deemed high-risk when exposed to the bacteria. Elizabeth White/AP hide caption toggle caption Elizabeth White/AP A listeria bacterium seen under an electron microscope. Listeria is not
A salmonella outbreak is being linked to pet turtles
In this Aug 25, 2019 photo, a Southern Vietnamese box turtle (Cuora picturata) walks in its pen at a turtle sanctuary in Cuc Phuong national park in Ninh Binh province, Vietnam. Hau Dinh/AP hide caption toggle caption Hau Dinh/AP In this Aug 25, 2019 photo, a Southern Vietnamese box turtle
In Florida's local malaria outbreak, forgotten bite led to surprise hospitalization
Mosquito control teams in Sarasota County, Florida have been spraying larvicides, which target immature mosquitoes, in areas where standing water could serve as breeding grounds for Anopheles, the type of mosquito that can spread malaria. Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services hide caption toggle caption Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services Mosquito