Measles cases are approaching 4,000 nationwide, with health officials reporting that 95% occurred among unvaccinated people or those with unknown vaccination status. Here's what we know.
13-year-old Joseph Vazquez has been hospitalized after contracting a severe case of West Nile Virus, a mosquito-borne disease ...
By Terri McCormick The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a press release on September 28 announcing ...
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is among the contenders to head the nation’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Washington Post reported Sunday. The deadline to appoint a new ...
Jordan Love backs plan for mental health facility for first responders ...
Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This ...
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...
Dear Senator, The undersigned organizations committed to reproductive rights, justice, and health equity urge Senators to vote against the confirmation of Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as the Director ...