Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. The number of reported cases has hit a milestone not seen in years. In just one week, 91 cases were confirmed, with Arkansas, Hawaii, and Indiana joining the list of states affected. This spike is part of a larger trend, with over 700 cases reported so far this year. That's the second-highest number since the 1990s. The Cent...
Measles is making a comeback in the US, with more states reporting cases as the Texas outbreak grows. This surge is happening despite the availability of a vaccine, showing that misinformation is a big problem. The Texas outbreak is expected to take a year to control, and it might spread to more states. The parents of a six-year-old girl who died from measles in...
In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading since late January. This is not a small issue. It is the first measles death in the United States in a decade. The person in charge of handling this crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has raised some eyebrows with his approach. Kennedy Jr. has been vocal about his stance on vaccines. He is known...
Recently, a student at Hartsville High School has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Health officials are working hard to figure out who might have been exposed. But, there's no need to worry. TB isn't easily spread. You can't catch it by just walking by someone or sharing a meal. TB needs close, prolonged contact to spread. That means spending a lo...
In the heart of Congo, a mysterious illness has taken the lives of over 50 people in just five weeks. The outbreak started in the Equateur province, affecting two distant villages. The first signs of trouble appeared in the village of Boloko on January 21st. Three young children fell ill and died within 48 hours after consuming a bat. This was just the beginning. A s...
Measles is spreading across the country. The CDC has reported cases in five different states so far this year. Texas is seeing the biggest problem, with 58 cases in just the last three weeks. This is a big deal because, in 2000, measles was considered gone from the U. S. But, it's been coming back. In 2023, there were 58 cases. In 2022, there were 285 cases, includin...