China’s 2025 Respiratory Illness Season Rises: No New Pathogens
China’s 2025 respiratory illness season intensifies as flu, RSV, and rhinovirus cases rise. Officials confirm no new pathogens and urge vaccination for high-risk groups.
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Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status After Year-Long Outbreak
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after a year-long outbreak starting October 2024, with 5,138 cases and 2 deaths. Health officials aim to interrupt transmission.
US Childhood Vaccination Rates Dip as Students Return to School
US vaccination rates among school-age children are dipping as students head back to class, raising concerns about preventable disease outbreaks and driving catch-up efforts.
Record 216 Pediatric Flu Deaths Reported This Season by US CDC
US CDC: A record 216 pediatric flu deaths this season – the first high-severity cycle since 2017-2018. Experts urge annual vaccination for ages 6 months and older.
Measles Outbreak Escalates in Texas, Crosses Into Mexico
A measles outbreak in Texas fueled by low vaccination rates is now spreading to Mexico, with U.S. cases surging in 2025.
Measles Outbreak in Texas: Unvaccinated Children Linked to Rising Cases
A measles outbreak in West Texas, driven by unvaccinated children, is spreading even to some vaccinated individuals. Health officials respond.
Measles Outbreak in West Texas Reaches 48 Cases: Worst in 30 Years
A measles outbreak in West Texas has surged to 48 cases, mostly among unvaccinated children and teens, marking the state’s worst outbreak in nearly 30 years. Health officials urge vaccinations.
Congo Begins First Mpox Vaccination Drive to Control Outbreak
Congo has launched its first mpox vaccination campaign to contain the outbreak affecting multiple African nations, addressing previous vaccine inequities.
Congo Initiates First Mpox Vaccination Campaign to Combat Outbreak
Congo has launched its first mpox vaccination campaign in Goma to tackle the outbreak spreading across African nations, addressing previous vaccine access inequities.
FDA Greenlights Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Fall and Winter Campaign
FDA approves updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines targeting the KP.2 variant for upcoming fall and winter vaccinations, while Novavax awaits authorization.