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Virginia reports second measles case of year, officials trace possible exposure sites

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the state’s second case of measles reported so far this year, prompting an investigation into potential exposure sites and renewed public health guidance for residents. Health officials said the case involves a preschool-aged child who recently traveled internationally with family members, a factor that continues to play a significant role in measles transmission within the United States. According to the department, the child visite

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12 Jan 2026 15:14 PM 201 views

Virginia reports second measles case of year, officials trace possible exposure sites

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the state’s second case of measles reported so far this year, prompting an investigation into potential exposure sites and renewed public health guidance for residents. Health officials said the case involves a preschool-aged child who recently traveled internationally with family members, a factor that continues to play a significant role in measles transmission within the United States. According to the department, the child visite

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Norovirus cases surge early across Bay Area as wastewater data signals new variant

Norovirus infections are increasing earlier than expected this season across the United States, with particularly elevated activity being detected in parts of the Bay Area, according to recent wastewater monitoring data. Public health experts say the early rise is being driven in part by a new variant of the virus, leaving many people without prior exposure or immunity. Data collected from wastewater surveillance systems show especially high levels of norovirus in the South Bay, Red

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17 Dec 2025 13:38 PM 273 views

Norovirus cases surge early across Bay Area as wastewater data signals new variant

Norovirus infections are increasing earlier than expected this season across the United States, with particularly elevated activity being detected in parts of the Bay Area, according to recent wastewater monitoring data. Public health experts say the early rise is being driven in part by a new variant of the virus, leaving many people without prior exposure or immunity. Data collected from wastewater surveillance systems show especially high levels of norovirus in the South Bay, Red

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Measles Outbreak Spreads in Kentucky as US Cases Near 30-Year High

Kentucky has confirmed its first measles outbreak of 2025, joining a growing list of states across the United States battling resurgent infections of a disease that had once been declared eliminated. As of early July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,267 confirmed measles cases nationally, placing the country on the verge of its highest annual case count in more than three decades. The outbreak in Kentucky involves four confirmed cases in Fayette and W

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04 Jul 2025 08:07 AM 556 views

Measles Outbreak Spreads in Kentucky as US Cases Near 30-Year High

Kentucky has confirmed its first measles outbreak of 2025, joining a growing list of states across the United States battling resurgent infections of a disease that had once been declared eliminated. As of early July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,267 confirmed measles cases nationally, placing the country on the verge of its highest annual case count in more than three decades. The outbreak in Kentucky involves four confirmed cases in Fayette and W

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Covid-19 vs Monsoon Flu: Key Differences Explained

As Covid-19 cases see a resurgence across India and the early monsoon ushers in a spike in flu infections, many are struggling to distinguish between the two. With overlapping symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue, it’s easy to misdiagnose or delay treatment. Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, an internal medicine specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, shares how to spot the differences and why testing is key to correct diagnosis and care. T

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27 May 2025 23:29 PM 766 views

Covid-19 vs Monsoon Flu: Key Differences Explained

As Covid-19 cases see a resurgence across India and the early monsoon ushers in a spike in flu infections, many are struggling to distinguish between the two. With overlapping symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue, it’s easy to misdiagnose or delay treatment. Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, an internal medicine specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, shares how to spot the differences and why testing is key to correct diagnosis and care. T

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Measles outbreaks surge in U.S. with over 1,000 cases confirmed across 11 states

The United States has surpassed 1,000 confirmed measles cases in 2025, marking a significant public health challenge and highlighting the growing impact of declining vaccination rates. The virus has resurfaced in 11 states with active outbreaks and continues to spread through communities with inadequate immunization coverage. As of Friday, there were 1,001 confirmed measles cases nationwide. Texas accounts for the majority of those, with 709 cases reported across 29 counties. Desp

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Measles outbreaks surge in U.S. with over 1,000 cases confirmed across 11 states

The United States has surpassed 1,000 confirmed measles cases in 2025, marking a significant public health challenge and highlighting the growing impact of declining vaccination rates. The virus has resurfaced in 11 states with active outbreaks and continues to spread through communities with inadequate immunization coverage. As of Friday, there were 1,001 confirmed measles cases nationwide. Texas accounts for the majority of those, with 709 cases reported across 29 counties. Desp

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Virginia reports second measles case of year, officials trace possible exposure sites

Virginia reports second measles case of year, officials trace possible exposure sites

Norovirus cases surge early across Bay Area as wastewater data signals new variant

Norovirus cases surge early across Bay Area as wastewater data signals new variant

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Measles Outbreak Spreads in Kentucky as US Cases Near 30-Year High

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Virginia reports second measles case of year, officials trace possible exposure sites

Virginia reports second measles case of year, officials trace possible exposure sites

Norovirus cases surge early across Bay Area as wastewater data signals new variant

Norovirus cases surge early across Bay Area as wastewater data signals new variant

Measles Outbreak Spreads in Kentucky as US Cases Near 30-Year High

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Covid-19 vs Monsoon Flu: Key Differences Explained

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Measles outbreaks surge in U.S. with over 1,000 cases confirmed across 11 states

Measles outbreaks surge in U.S. with over 1,000 cases confirmed across 11 states

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Ken Griffin Urges Automatic U.S. Work Visas for Foreign Graduates to Retain Global Talent

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