SYMPTOMS AND SPREAD

Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Measles Returns to Utah: A Wake-Up Call for Vaccination

A measles case has popped up in Utah County, marking the first local infection in at least two years. This news has health officials on high alert, urging people to be vigilant about symptoms and vaccination status. The infected individual, an adult between 20 and 40, was not vaccinated and had no recent out-of-state travel. This suggests that the measles virus is ci...

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May 28 2025HEALTH

New Covid Variant NB. 1. 8. 1 on the Rise: What You Need to Know

Covid is back in the news, this time because of a new variant called NB. 1. 8. 1. This variant is spreading quickly around the world, and it's important to understand what we know so far. The World Health Organization has started keeping a close eye on NB. 1. 8. 1. This variant has some unique features that make it different from others we've seen before. It's impor...

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Move: A Train Ride Through the East Coast

A recent measles case has sparked concern among health officials in Washington, D. C. The infected person, who had traveled from Minnesota, took a train journey that could have exposed many others to the highly contagious virus. This individual was on the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 train on March 19th. The train journey started in Boston and made several stops alo...

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Why Are Norovirus Cases Spiking This Winter?

This winter, a nasty stomach bug called norovirus is causing a lot of trouble in the United States. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of outbreaks has jumped from 69 to 91 in just one week. This time last year, we only saw 65 cases. But what exactly is norovirus? It's the main cause of foodborne illnesses in the U. ...

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