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Health officials warn travelers as measles cases surge across North America
Health officials across North America are raising concerns over a growing surge in measles cases, urging travelers to remain cautious and ensure they are vaccinated. The warning follows multiple confirmed exposures at major U.S. airports, increasing fears of renewed transmission of the highly contagious disease that had been largely controlled for decades through widespread immunization. The latest alert comes after an individual infected with measles was present at Philadelphia Int
Health officials warn travelers as measles cases surge across North America
Health officials across North America are raising concerns over a growing surge in measles cases, urging travelers to remain cautious and ensure they are vaccinated. The warning follows multiple confirmed exposures at major U.S. airports, increasing fears of renewed transmission of the highly contagious disease that had been largely controlled for decades through widespread immunization. The latest alert comes after an individual infected with measles was present at Philadelphia Int
Dallas County Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2025
Dallas County, Texas — Health officials have confirmed the first death related to the West Nile Virus (WNV) in the 2025 season, marking a sobering reminder of ongoing mosquito risks across North Texas. The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) announced that the victim was a man in his seventies who suffered from underlying medical conditions and had been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease, known as West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND). This severe form aff
Dallas County Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2025
Dallas County, Texas — Health officials have confirmed the first death related to the West Nile Virus (WNV) in the 2025 season, marking a sobering reminder of ongoing mosquito risks across North Texas. The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) announced that the victim was a man in his seventies who suffered from underlying medical conditions and had been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease, known as West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND). This severe form aff
Chicago reports leptospirosis cases with one death linked to rat exposure
Chicago health officials have issued a public health alert following reports of multiple leptospirosis cases in the city, including one that resulted in death. The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed that at least four recent infections have been identified, with all patients either directly or indirectly exposed to animal urine or droppings, most commonly from rats. The department stressed that residents should remain vigilant, particularly those involved in outdoor activities such
Chicago reports leptospirosis cases with one death linked to rat exposure
Chicago health officials have issued a public health alert following reports of multiple leptospirosis cases in the city, including one that resulted in death. The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed that at least four recent infections have been identified, with all patients either directly or indirectly exposed to animal urine or droppings, most commonly from rats. The department stressed that residents should remain vigilant, particularly those involved in outdoor activities such









