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- 1RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control' with 1,600 cases▼RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' despite at least 1,600 confirmed cases across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has sickened hundreds in recent weeks. Officials are continuing to investigate the source, and health experts have urged caution about declaring the outbreak contained while case counts remain high.
- 2CDC warns more US measles cases expected with travel season▼CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says additional measles cases in the United States are expected as the upcoming travel season gets underway, raising concerns about further spread of the disease. The warning points to travelers bringing infections back from abroad and the risk of outbreaks in communities with low vaccination rates. Health officials continue to urge people to confirm they are fully vaccinated before traveling.
- 3Nine-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese▼9-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese
Health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has spread across nine US states and is linked to cheese made from raw, unpasteurized milk. Cases have prompted renewed warnings about the risks of unpasteurized dairy products, which can carry harmful bacteria. Investigators are working to identify the specific producer and trace the distribution chain as more potential cases are reported.
- 4Raw milk cheese recalled over E. coli outbreak▼Raw milk cheese recalled over E. coli outbreak, FDA says
US health regulators have announced a recall of raw milk cheese linked to an ongoing E. coli outbreak, according to the FDA. Outlets including DC News Now, WTNH and NewsNation are reporting the recall, which affects consumers who may have purchased the contaminated cheese. Officials typically urge anyone with the product to discard it and seek medical care if symptoms of E. coli infection develop.
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Measles cases in the United States have risen above 3,600, with the outbreak continuing to grow despite public health efforts. The milestone underscores one of the country's largest measles surges in years, driven largely by undervaccinated communities. Health officials are urging families to check immunization records as infections spread across multiple states, and commentators are debating vaccine hesitancy and declining childhood vaccination rates as key factors behind the outbreak.
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US Vice President JD Vance has drawn attention for comments questioning Obamacare enrollment claims. The remarks sparked immediate pushback from Democratic lawmakers and health policy commentators, who argue the Affordable Care Act's enrollment numbers are verified, while supporters of the administration backed his skepticism about the programme's reported reach.
- 7Report details abuses at Colorado's only immigrant detention center●Pepper spray, health crises and rotten food: Inside Colorado’s only immigrant detention center
A Denver Post investigation describes conditions inside Colorado's only immigrant detention facility, citing the use of pepper spray, untreated health crises and inmates being served rotten food. The report raises fresh questions about oversight and medical care in US immigration detention and is likely to fuel demands from advocates and state officials for independent inspections and accountability.
- 8Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce in 27 States Over Parasite Outbreak▼Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know
Taylor Farms has issued a recall of lettuce products across 27 US states amid an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite, often linked to contaminated produce. Consumers in affected states are being advised to check their lettuce purchases and discard recalled items, while health officials continue to investigate the extent of the contamination.
- 923 Measles Cases Confirmed in Illinois Amid Ongoing Outbreak▼23 Measles Cases Confirmed in Illinois This Year Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Health officials in Illinois have confirmed 23 measles cases this year as an outbreak continues in the state. The tally marks a notable resurgence of a disease once considered eliminated in the United States, and public health authorities are expected to press vaccination and contact-tracing efforts to contain further spread.
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A measles outbreak in Illinois has expanded to 16 confirmed cases, according to the Chicago Tribune. Health officials are tracking the spread and working to identify people who may have been exposed, as vaccination gaps allow the highly contagious virus to circulate. The growing case count has raised concern about further transmission in the region.
- 11Kentucky reports rise in measles cases amid ongoing outbreak●Kentucky sees uptick in measles cases as outbreak continues
Kentucky is recording an increase in measles cases as an outbreak continues in the state, according to local reporting. Health officials are working to contain the spread, and the uptick comes amid broader measles concerns across the United States, where vaccination gaps have allowed the highly contagious disease to resurface in multiple communities.