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Airplane Contact Tracing for Mpox Has Ended, and New CDC Data Show Where Travel Risk Actually Sits

New CDC surveillance covering 5,322 mpox cases shows rising travel-related importations, while airplane contact tracing has ended for all mpox clades.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, US officials say

Everything Sprouts recalls products after CDC says agency is aware of dozens of food-poisoning cases nationally

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

HHS Seeks Public Input on How Federal Vaccine Recommendations Should Be Made

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is asking the public to weigh in on how federal vaccine recommendations are categorized, evaluated and communicated—a...

Saving Advice · Aug 24

Tampa Bay Has Ten Locally Acquired Dengue Cases as Pinellas Records Its First Local Transmission in Fifteen Years

Hillsborough confirmed eight locally acquired dengue cases and Pinellas two, its first in over 15 years. Florida's local transmission has moved west.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

7 foods that can cause food poisoning during monsoon: Everyday picks that become risky when rain, heat & humidity rise

Monsoon weather increases food spoilage and germ spread risks significantly. Certain foods like raw meats and unpasteurised dairy require extra caution. Proper cooking and storage are essential to prevent foodborne illnesses during this season. Washing produce thoroughly and refrigerating leftovers promptly are key preventive measures. Following simple kitchen habits greatly…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Suffolk County Confirms Its First West Nile Case in a Brookhaven Resident Who Was Never Hospitalized

Suffolk County confirmed its first West Nile case in a Brookhaven resident over 50. Symptoms began in late July and did not require a hospital stay.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

She Got Every Childhood Vaccine at 23, and She Says Shaming People Like Her Mother Changes Nothing

A scientist who grew up unvaccinated says shaming vaccine doubters changes nothing, as CDC data show school exemptions hitting a new record.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Hits 431 Cases Across 32 States, but the True Toll Could Be Higher

A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños has sickened 431 people across 32 states, with health officials warning the true case count could be higher

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Minneapolis Sprout Grower Issues Recall After Two Different Bacteria Sicken Fifty-Five People Across Fifteen States

CDC confirms 55 illnesses across 15 states tied to Calco and Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts, and the grower has issued a recall.

Medical Daily · Aug 23

12 Things in Your Home That Can Become More Dangerous as You Get Older

The house you’ve lived in safely for 20 or 30 years doesn’t suddenly become dangerous on your 65th birthday, but the way you interact with...

Saving Advice · Aug 21