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New TM7 fungal outbreak prompts health alert in the U.S.

A new fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TM7), is spreading in the United States and causing ringworm-like rashes that can be itchy and persistent. Minnesota has reported the largest current cluster, with cases also emerging in other states. TM7 spreads via close skin-to-skin contact, including intimate contact, and most infections respond to oral antifungals such as terbinafine, though some patients may need longer or alternative treatments. Early diagnosis helps ensure proper treatment and reduce transmission; while anyone can be infected, health officials have noted higher prevalence in men who have sex with men.

via KESQ|

#cdc #fungal-infection #health

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Back-to-School Vaccines: Safety, Coverage Gaps, and New Shots Ahead

As kids head back to school, mixed messages around vaccine policy—including a Trump executive order and stalled advisory timelines—add confusion, but experts emphasize continuing routine immunizations. Updated flu and COVID vaccines will be available and generally covered by insurance. CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates declined in 2025-2026, raising concerns about measles and pertussis outbreaks as classrooms reopen. Public health groups stress vaccines are safe, effective, and essential, urging families to follow established immunization schedules.

via USA Today|

#cdc #flu #health

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Alfalfa Sprouts Outbreak Across 15 States Tied to Multiple Germs

US health officials report at least 55 food-poisoning cases across 15 states linked to alfalfa sprouts from Minnesota’s Everything Sprouts, with infections from Salmonella and several Shiga toxin–producing E. coli strains. Among 34 interviewed patients, 26 reported eating alfalfa sprouts, prompting a recall of certain lots; FDA warnings and ongoing investigations highlight previous safety concerns at the facility.

via The Guardian|

#alfalfa-sprouts #cdc #everything-sprouts

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New Hampshire kindergarten vaccine exemptions rise amid nationwide uptick

CDC data show 4.2% of kindergartners had vaccine exemptions for the 2025-26 school year—up from 3.6% and about 155,000 children—while New Hampshire recorded a 5.4% exemption rate, up 1.3 points. Health providers cite parental hesitancy and information overload as factors, and officials note families can vaccinate later if a child misses an initial dose.

via WMUR|

#cdc #exemptions #health

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RFK Jr. Eyes Overhaul of U.S. Vaccine Recommendation Labels

Health Secretary RFK Jr. is proposing a potential reclassification of how vaccines are recommended in the U.S., via a new Request for Information that asks whether the current three categories—routine/universal, risk-based, and shared clinical decision-making (SCDM)—should be renamed or replaced with options like “recommended with qualification” or “shared clinical decision-making with qualification.” The public comment period runs through Sept. 20. While Kennedy has signaled changes, no rules have been adopted yet, and past attempts to alter vaccine guidance have faced legal hurdles; the RFI appears to be part of a broader effort to reassess how strong the evidence and individual circumstances are reflected in vaccine recommendations.

via Ars Technica|

#acip #cdc #health

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Public input sought on vaccine guidance categories amid Trump administration review

The HHS issued a Federal Register notice inviting 30 days of public comments on the current vaccine recommendation categories (routine, risk-based, shared clinical decision-making) and whether new categories should be added, a move critics say could sow confusion and limit access if CDC/ACIP oversight is bypassed; experts warn the effort may reflect broader Trump-era pushes to pare back vaccine guidance and raise questions about how evidence is evaluated. Public vaccine mandates remain state/local.

via The Guardian|

#cdc #health #hhs

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Kennedy-Trump push seeks public input to reshape U.S. vaccine policy

A new information request from President Trump and Health Secretary RFK Jr. invites 30 days of public comment on potential changes to U.S. vaccine policy, signaling a push to revise the current framework (universal, risk-based, and shared clinical-decision-making categories) without implementing changes yet, while the CDC reiterates vaccines’ safety and effectiveness.

via STAT|

#cdc #health #hhs

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CDC Epidemic Map Signals Nationwide Rise in COVID Infections

The CDC's Current Epidemic Trends map shows COVID infections are growing or likely growing in 50 states and Washington, D.C. as of August 12, with Iowa lacking sufficient data; this marks a shift from three weeks earlier when 37 states were increasing and 11 were stable. The map now indicates a broad, nationwide wave of infection, with large states also showing growth. Experts say this supports a seasonal pattern rather than a surge driven by new variants, and they urge boosters and continued vaccination to protect vulnerable populations. The map assesses trends (up, down, or stable) rather than current case counts.

via Yahoo|

#cdc #covid-19 #epidemiology

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Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños prompts recalls across major retailers

CDC reports 431 people in 32 states sick from Salmonella linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors; jalapeños used in foods at Chipotle, Qdoba and other restaurants and recalled by distributors and retailers including Whole Foods, Hannaford, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s and Walmart; 57 hospitalizations and no deaths so far, with cases likely undercounted due to reporting lags. The article also notes a separate cyclosporiasis outbreak with 15,716 cases in 47 states/DC and 828 hospitalizations (2 deaths in Michigan), largely tied to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, prompting recalls across brands like Walmart’s Marketside; some reports also involve herbs, underscoring ongoing produce-safety challenges.

via NBC News|

#cdc #health #jalapenos

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Minor drop in kindergarten vaccination rates deemed not alarming by former CDC adviser

CDC data show a 0.1% year-over-year decline in kindergarten vaccination rates for the 2025–2026 school year, but former ACIP vice chair Dr. Robert Malone says the drop is not alarming given overall high compliance and the global context of measles outbreaks. He criticizes media framing of the data, emphasizes that vaccination remains the best protection against measles, and argues there is no need for panic.

via Yahoo|

#cdc #exemptions #health

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CDC data show record rise in vaccine exemptions among kindergartners as MMR coverage slips

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show kindergarten vaccination rates fell again while nonmedical exemptions rose to a record 4% nationwide; 42 of 46 states with data saw higher exemptions, and 23 states had 5% or more. The MMR vaccination rate dropped to 92.4%, leaving about 280,000 kindergartners unvaccinated, and measles cases in July surpassed 2025 totals for the worst year since 1991, underscoring gaps in herd immunity.

via WLWT|

#cdc #exemptions #health

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Record vaccine exemptions surge among U.S. kindergartners as MMR coverage dips

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show kindergartners’ vaccination rates declined again, with nonmedical exemptions reaching a nationwide 4% and 42 of 46 states reporting increases; MMR vaccination fell to 92.4% and about 280,000 kindergartners were not vaccinated, contributing to rising measles activity and underscoring concerns about herd immunity (95%).

via WGAL|

#cdc #exemptions #health

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West Nile virus surge prompts US public health warnings as drought concentrates mosquitoes

West Nile virus cases are rising across the U.S., with at least eight deaths in 30 states this year; Arizona leads with 73 cases and five deaths, while California has three deaths from about 30 cases. Severe infections can cause brain or spinal inflammation and there is no specific treatment. Officials say drought conditions in the West may concentrate mosquitoes around shrinking water sources, boosting transmission, and urge protective steps like using insect repellent and removing standing water.

via Yahoo|

#cdc #drought #health

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CDC data show record-high nonmedical vaccine exemptions for US kindergartners

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show vaccination rates for US kindergartners declined again and nonmedical exemptions rose to a record 4% nationwide. Exemption rates increased in 42 of 46 states with available data, and 23 states have exemptions at or above 5%. The MMR vaccination rate fell to 92.4%, leaving about 280,000 kindergartners unvaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella. Measles cases are at their highest level since 1991, underscoring concerns about herd immunity amid a new executive order on vaccination guidelines.

via WESH|

#cdc #exemptions #health

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CDC: Kindergartners' vaccine exemptions hit a new high

CDC data for the 2025–2026 school year show kindergartners' vaccination rates declined again and nonmedical exemptions rose to a record 4% nationwide, with 42 of 46 states reporting higher exemptions and 23 states at or above 5%. The MMR rate fell to 92.4%, leaving about 280,000 kindergartners unvaccinated for measles and measles cases reaching their highest level since 1991, as policymakers debate vaccination guidelines and herd immunity targets (~95%).

via WCVB|

#cdc #exemptions #health