OUTBREAK

May 28 2025SCIENCE

Avian Flu Strikes Again at Maricopa County Farm

Avian flu has made another appearance in Maricopa County, Arizona. This time, it's hit a commercial farm that raises poultry. The Arizona Department of Agriculture confirmed the news after tests came back positive. The farm, identified as Hickman's Family Farms, quickly went into quarantine mode. Th

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May 23 2025HEALTH

Measles Strikes Anchorage: What You Need to Know

In Anchorage, a young person has been diagnosed with measles. This news has sparked concern among health officials. They worry that more people might have been exposed to the virus. The infected individual, who had not received the measles vaccine, visited several public spots while possibly spreadi

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Measles Risk After A Big Concert

A recent event in New Jersey has raised concerns about measles exposure. A person carrying the virus attended a packed Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15. This individual, who was not from New Jersey, spent several hours at the venue, potentially exposing thousands to the highly contagious

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Measles Alert After Shakira's Big Show

The New Jersey Department of Health has a message for concertgoers. Measles was spotted at Shakira's recent show at MetLife Stadium. This news comes as a reminder that measles is still a threat, even in places where vaccination rates are typically high. The health department issued a warning for

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Sick Spotting: How Some Countries Are Getting Ahead of Disease Outbreaks

In many places around the world, catching diseases early is a big deal. This is especially true in countries that don't have a lot of money. One way to do this is by using something called event-based surveillance. It's like having a superpower to spot sickness before it spreads too much. This metho

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May 18 2025WEATHER

Stormy Spring: A Hard Hit for the Central U. S.

The central United States is no stranger to rough weather. But this spring has been unusually tough. The region is still recovering from a brutal storm system that swept through over the weekend. This storm was a series of tornadoes that struck the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. The aftermath

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May 15 2025HEALTH

Measles Alert in Washington State

There is a measles alert in Washington State. A traveler from Canada, whose vaccination status is unknown, visited several public spots in the state. This person was contagious with measles. The visits happened between April 30 and May 3. The traveler went to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Food Safety Alert: Listeria Outbreak Hits US

Food safety is a big deal. It is a serious matter that affects many people. A recent listeria outbreak in the US has made at least 10 people sick. These individuals were in California and Nevada and had to be hospitalized. The culprit? Ready-to-eat foods produced by a company in San Fernando, C

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Surfaces in Cass County: What You Need to Know

Two new measles cases have popped up in Cass County. This news comes from the North Dakota Health and Human Services. These cases bring the state's total to 11 for the year 2025. The infected individuals had not received the measles vaccine. They caught the disease while traveling abroad. One of the

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May 11 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: A Critical Look at the Government's Response

The U. S. is currently facing a significant measles outbreak, with over 1, 000 cases reported. This is the second time in 30 years that the country has seen such high numbers. The outbreak started in western Texas and has since spread to 31 states. Texas has the highest number of cases, with 709 rep

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