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CDC shifts measles death counts amid Pennsylvania outbreak

Amid a Pennsylvania measles outbreak, the CDC switched its death tally from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System to the National Center for Health Statistics data, a long-term mortality source not meant to confirm individual cases; Pennsylvania has two confirmed measles deaths this year and a third probable death linked to a measles infection with nasal-swab results pending, and officials warn the official count may understate fatalities while vaccination remains critical.

via The Guardian|

#cdc #health #measles

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CDC data reveal fatigue gap: women report more fatigue than men

CDC data from a 2024 survey of nearly 27,000 adults show women report fatigue more often than men: over half say they feel fatigued on some days and about 18% say most days or every day, with fatigue linked to cognitive difficulties, depression, and anxiety; younger adults (18–34) report fatigue more frequently, while older adults and men report it less often. Experts note busy responsibilities and hormonal factors may contribute, though the study does not establish causes or compare to previous years.

via New York Post|

#cdc #fatigue #health

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CDC study flags broad fatigue across the United States

New CDC data from 27,000 U.S. adults (2024) show about 71.5% report fatigue on multiple days in the past three months; fatigue is more common among women and adults 18–34, with one in six experiencing it almost daily. The report links fatigue to higher risks of cognitive difficulties and depression, but it does not identify causes or compare with prior years.

via The Independent|

#americas #cdc #fatigue

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Fatigue is widespread in the U.S., with young adults and women most affected, CDC finds

A CDC/NCHS survey of about 27,000 U.S. adults in 2024 found that 71.5% felt very tired or exhausted on multiple days in the past three months, and about 16–17% experienced frequent fatigue (most days or every day). Fatigue was most common among 18–34-year-olds (19.5%), women (20% vs 13% for men), and American Indian/Alaska Native adults (25.5%), with higher rates in the South and Midwest. Those with frequent fatigue also reported more depression, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties. Fatigue is not sleepiness or chronic fatigue syndrome; it may reflect stress, lifestyle, and various health issues. Health experts urge addressing sleep, stress, and overall health, including strategies like relaxation and active rest.

via NBC News|

#cdc #fatigue #health

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Heat-Driven Mosquito Surge Pushes West Nile and Dengue Across the U.S.

This summer sees a higher-than-usual spread of mosquito-borne illnesses in the U.S., led by an early, active West Nile season and locally acquired dengue in Florida, as warmer temperatures and longer mosquito seasons expand mosquito activity and range, prompting warnings and emphasis on prevention and surveillance.

via USA Today|

#cdc #dengue-fever #health

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Rabies exposure surge prompts CDC to urge careful PEP use nationwide

The CDC warns of a nationwide rise in rabies exposures, noting a 17% uptick in rabies-related inquiries from July–August and increased PEP use and management errors across multiple states. A notable mass exposure in North Carolina linked to a mobile petting zoo exposed about 300 people, with 213 advised to receive PEP. The agency emphasizes rapid, guideline-adherent risk assessment and PEP to prevent infection, reminding that rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear but highly preventable with timely treatment. Vaccines and immunoglobulin use are up this year (roughly +33% and +76%), there are no shortages, but unnecessary treatment can raise costs (about $11,000–$14,000 per course).

via WTOP News|

#cdc #health #mass-exposure-events

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Rabies exposure spike prompts CDC advisory urging rapid treatment

The CDC reports a rise in rabies-related inquiries across the U.S. from July–August (up 17% year over year) and notes increases in post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) use or errors, including a mass exposure event in North Carolina at a mobile petting zoo where nearly 300 people were exposed to rabies-infected goats. Rabies remains almost always fatal once symptoms start, but PEP is highly effective if given promptly and includes wound care, immunoglobulin, and a vaccine series. Officials urge timely care, vaccination for pets, avoiding wildlife, and reporting suspected exposures to prevent infection and unnecessary treatment costs.

via CNN|

#cdc #health #post-exposure-prophylaxis

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CDC declares end to record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce

The CDC says the largest U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak has ended, after sickening 12,833 people in 21 states in the recent cluster, part of a season totaling about 19,595 cases with two deaths in Michigan. Health officials linked the outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, prompting a recall and restaurant changes (including Taco Bell) and fueling scrutiny of U.S. food-safety procedures and FDA funding.

via CNBC|

#cdc #cyclosporiasis #food-safety

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Summer rabies exposures loom as CDC issues nationwide alert

The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory warning of a summer spike in human rabies exposures across the U.S., linked to wildlife cases and a North Carolina mobile petting zoo where three baby goats tested positive and hundreds were potentially exposed. The agency urges clinicians to screen for exposures, administer vaccines and post‑exposure prophylaxis as needed, advise keeping pets vaccinated, and avoid contact with wildlife. In NC, more than 260 people were recommended for rabies shots, four goats were euthanized after exposure risks, and the goats were reportedly too young to vaccinate; Hawaii remains rabies‑free. Rabies is rare but fatal if not treated promptly, and summer outdoor activity tends to drive higher exposure risk.

via NBC News|

#cdc #health #post-exposure-prophylaxis

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Measles death tests Kennedy’s vaccine stance as CDC tally lags

A Pennsylvania infant’s death attributed to measles was acknowledged by Health Secretary RFK Jr., following reports that he pressed the CDC to remove two Pennsylvania measles deaths from the national tally. The Lancaster County coroner ruled measles caused the death, though the CDC has not yet updated its nationwide count while reviewing records, in the midst of the United States’ worst measles outbreak in more than three decades.

via Salon.com|

#cdc #health #measles

us-politics9 days ago•14 min saved

RFK Jr. Admits Measles Tied to Pennsylvania Infant Death, Sparks CDC Reporting Debate

RFK Jr. publicly acknowledged that a measles infection caused an infant’s death in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, amid a contested claim about two measles-related infant deaths; the coroner later said only one death was measles-related (the other involved a newborn with Amish lethal microcephaly and a ruptured spleen), prompting Kennedy to challenge CDC reporting and seek removal of measles data from dashboards, while Governor Josh Shapiro criticizes him as measles cases rise nationwide.

via The Independent|

#cdc #josh-shapiro #measles

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Measles cases rise to 3,134—the highest in 35 years, CDC reports

Measles in the U.S. has surged to 3,134 confirmed cases in 2026, the highest total in 35 years, driven by outbreaks in areas with falling vaccination rates including Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, which has reported two infant deaths. Wisconsin (144 cases) and Ohio (129) are seeing upticks, and experts warn the true toll is higher due to under-testing. The outbreaks threaten the U.S. measles-elimination status, with PAHO set to decide in November whether elimination has been lost; public health officials emphasize the need for high vaccination coverage, swift response, and robust surveillance to curb transmission.

via NBC News|

#cdc #elimination #health

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CDC secretly counts deleted measles deaths after RFK Jr. intervention

Two measles-related deaths were removed from the CDC’s public data at the request of Health Secretary RFK Jr., but insiders say the internal One CDC Data Platform still lists the deaths, raising questions about data handling amid a Pennsylvania outbreak.

via Ars Technica|

#cdc #data-deletion #health

politics11 days ago•246 min saved

RFK Jr. accused of pressuring CDC to omit two Pennsylvania measles deaths from tally

Reuters reports that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged the CDC to remove two Pennsylvania measles deaths from the agency’s tally after questioning whether measles caused them; the CDC reportedly considered the deaths linked to measles, while an HHS spokesperson called Reuters’ report false and misleading. The Lancaster County cases followed state disclosures of two unvaccinated measles deaths as U.S. measles cases rise this year; Kennedy has a history of spreading vaccine misinformation.

via MS NOW|

#cdc #measles #pennsylvania

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Chicago records West Nile virus death as mosquito season drives cases higher

A Chicago resident has died from West Nile virus, the city’s first this year, as Illinois and the nation see rising cases. CDC data show 407 U.S. cases this year with 285 neuroinvasive cases and 23 deaths. Officials emphasize prevention (DEET repellents, long sleeves, removing standing water) and advise urgent medical care for severe symptoms in older adults or the immunocompromised; insecticide spraying is underway in several Chicago neighborhoods.

via Fox News|

#cdc #chicago #health