A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has prompted the CDC to issue a health advisory for travelers. Learn how to protect yourself and what symptoms to watch for during your visit.
In a dramatic Senate hearing, former CDC officials accused Robert F Kennedy Jr of undermining public health efforts and politicizing vaccine policies, raising alarming concerns about the future of disease prevention in the U.S.
A groundbreaking vaccine has been approved to combat chlamydia in koalas, a major cause of their decline. Researchers celebrate this world-first development, which promises to protect these beloved marsupials from extinction.
A heartbreaking case in Los Angeles underscores the critical importance of vaccinations after a school-age child dies from a rare measles-related complication years after recovering from the illness.
Chagas disease, linked to the kissing bug, may be becoming endemic in the U.S., with cases reported in multiple states. Learn about the risks and prevention methods in this CDC report.
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo has claimed over a dozen lives, including health workers. As fears escalate, health officials warn of rising cases and a fragile health system struggling to cope.
In a startling announcement, Massachusetts health officials revealed the first human case of West Nile virus for the year. A woman in her 70s was exposed in Middlesex County, raising alarms about mosquito-borne illnesses as the risk remains high across the state. Residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as the summer fades.
A sixth death linked to the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has been reported, as health officials confirm over 100 diagnoses. The city is working to remediate contaminated cooling towers to prevent further spread.
West Nile Virus cases are on the rise in the Philadelphia region, raising alarms about mosquito-borne illnesses. Although no human cases have been reported in Pennsylvania this year, officials warn that the virus has been detected in numerous counties. Learn how to protect yourself!
A Morris County resident may be the first in New Jersey to acquire malaria locally since 1991. Investigators are working with the CDC to identify sources of infection while emphasizing low public risk.
