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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province, 360 dead

The DRC declared its 17th Ebola outbreak on May 15. The current epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The WHO has issued an international alert over the outbreak, while clinical trials for potential treatments are…

The Times of India

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire

Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shots

The Guardian - US

Pennsylvania Has 83 Measles Cases, Including 49 in One County Near World Cup Host Philadelphia

Pennsylvania has 84 measles cases in 2026, with the outbreak's center 75 miles from World Cup host Philadelphia. Wastewater already shows measles signal near the city.

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Outgoing Republican senator burned by Trump unloads on RFK Jr for lying to him during nomination

Bill Cassidy accuses Kennedy of pursuing anti-vaccine agenda despite commitments he made during confirmation

The Independent UK

Universal COVID Vaccine Clears First Human Trial as Researchers Caution It Is Still Years Away

An AI-designed universal COVID vaccine passed Phase 1 safety in 39 adults. Here's what the results actually show and why public availability is still years away.

Medical Daily

Trump administration orders US health programs to move away from overdose prevention

Experts say move signals greater political interference into public health and will exacerbate opioid overdose crisis

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr. pushed CDC to stop promoting flu vaccine during deadly outbreak, leaked emails show

The move came after RFK Jr won confirmation by telling lawmakers that vaccinations played a ‘critical role in healthcare’

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Public Health Officials Say Measles Poses a Bigger World Cup Threat Than Ebola

Measles, not Ebola, is the top health threat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, say health officials. The U.S. has 2,104 cases in 2026. Here's the risk and how to protect yourself.

Medical Daily

Military flu outbreak grows in Texas after vaccine shot requirement is eliminated

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The Independent UK

Flu outbreak at Texas Air Force base nears 300 cases amid change to vaccine policy by Hegseth

One congressman claims on social media that the outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base is ‘getting worse’

The Independent UK

Whooping Cough Is Circulating, and Adults May Be Spreading It to Newborns Without Knowing It

Adults with waning pertussis immunity can spread whooping cough to unvaccinated newborns without knowing it. Here's what the CDC recommends and why the Tdap booster matters.

Medical Daily

CDC Warns the South and West May Experience Increased COVID-19 Spread During the Summer Months

The CDC's June 22, 2026 data warns the South and West may face a summer COVID increase. Activity is currently low, but here's what the warning means and who faces the highest risk.

Medical Daily

U.S. Measles Outbreak Reaches 2,104 Cases as Summer Travel Threatens to Accelerate Spread

2,104 measles cases have been confirmed in 41 U.S. jurisdictions as of June 18, 2026. The CDC warns summer travel could accelerate spread. Here's what families need to know.

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Pentagon Reverses Hegseth Policy, Mandates Flu Shots After Massive Recruit Outbreak

The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for recruits following a significant outbreak at a Texas Air Force base, reversing a previous policy change that allowed for medical autonomy.

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Ebola outbreak 'serious' but not 'out of control', head of Africa CDC says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Dr Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa CDC, said the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is "serious" but not "out of control". He warned that "no one is safe" if it is not stopped at the source and argued that the West would…

International Business Times UK

'Completely Incompetent': Pentagon Slammed For Reinstating Flu Vaccine After Nearly 300 Fall Ill at Air Force Boot Camp

The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for recruits after a significant outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base, reversing a recent policy change aimed at promoting medical autonomy.

Medical Daily

FDA Panel Backs Moderna's First mRNA Flu Shot — What It Could Mean for Your Fall Vaccine

FDA advisers unanimously backed Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva on June 18. Here's what the 9-0 vote means for fall 2026 vaccination and who it would cover.

The Conversation

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

Amid a worsening flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy are once again requiring new recruits to get vaccinated against the influenza virus, according to ABC News. The move comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the…

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RFK Jr.’s moves on animal testing spur Capitol Hill action

In his first two years on the job, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has become a polarizing figure on Capitol Hill, largely because of his vaccine skepticism and distrust of the status quo. But one of his quieter pushes — ending animal testing in medical research —…

International Business Times UK

The CDC Refused to Publish This COVID Vaccine Study; Scientists Just Found Another Way to Get It Out

A COVID vaccine study, initially blocked by the CDC, was published in JAMA Network Open, showing a 50% reduction in hospitalisations among vaccinated adults.

The Independent UK

Hegseth’s Air Force quietly brings back flu vaccine rule for recruits after more than 200 fall sick at base

As of June 19, around 222 flu cases were reported on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas

The Economic Times

U. S government health CDC journal blocked COVID-19 vaccine study but paper has finally been published. What is in it? Details here

Covid-19 study approach, called "test-negative design", looks at people who were admitted to hospitals or visited emergency rooms with respiratory illnesses.

The Independent UK

Covid vaccine study released after Trump admin block

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The Independent UK

Blocked COVID vaccine report finally emerges as critics demand answers

A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has finally been published after being blocked from a government health journal

The Independent UK

COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere

A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has been published after being blocked from a government health journal

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