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  • FDA Issues Norovirus Alert on Raw Oysters and Clams; Measles Cases Surge, CDC Urges MMR Vaccination

    FDA Issues Norovirus Alert on Raw Oysters and Clams; Measles Cases Surge, CDC Urges MMR Vaccination
    2026/03/10
    Listeners, here's the latest on public health alerts across the United States as of today. The FDA advises restaurants and retailers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington not to serve or sell, and consumers not to eat certain raw oysters from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Manila clams from Lummi Indian Business Council, harvested February 13 through March 3 from Drayton Harbor, Washington. These may be contaminated with norovirus, which causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever, headache, and body aches, typically starting 12 to 48 hours after exposure and lasting 1 to 3 days. The FDA reports this follows a norovirus-like illness outbreak linked to raw oyster consumption, with potential for severe dehydration especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Restaurants should dispose of products in the garbage or return to distributors, sanitize surfaces to prevent cross-contamination, and wash hands thoroughly. If you're sick, contact your healthcare provider and local health department.

    The CDC is ramping up support for measles outbreaks, deploying Epidemic Intelligence Service experts to South Carolina and North Carolina to analyze data, provide lab testing, vaccines, and guidance. CDC reports the US measles total nears 1,300 cases this year, surpassing last year's 2,258, with outbreaks worsening in Utah, North Dakota at 23 cases, and Colorado's Broomfield at seven among unvaccinated children. Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya stresses MMR vaccination as the top prevention tool, noting benefits far outweigh rare risks and high coverage protects vulnerable groups.

    CDC also warns of 11 more pediatric flu deaths this week, totaling 90 this season, with 85 percent in unvaccinated children. For travelers, CDC issued a level 2 advisory for polio risks in 32 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

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  • CDC Alert: Measles Surge Hits 1,281 Cases Across 31 States, Vaccination Urged for All Ages

    CDC Alert: Measles Surge Hits 1,281 Cases Across 31 States, Vaccination Urged for All Ages
    2026/03/07
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most urgent public health alert in the United States right now is a nationwide surge in measles. CDC’s latest weekly update reports 1,281 confirmed measles cases so far this year, with 12 documented outbreaks across 31 states plus New York City. Almost all cases are in children and teens, and about 93 percent of people infected are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. CDC stresses that listeners should check their measles, mumps, and rubella, or MMR, vaccination status, especially before travel, school, or large gatherings.

    The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota notes that Texas, Utah, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, and Washington are among the hardest‑hit locations, with Texas approaching 100 cases and Utah continuing a large, ongoing outbreak from last year. CIDRAP also reports that South Carolina has recorded hundreds of cases in a single extended outbreak, underscoring how fast measles can spread in undervaccinated communities.

    CDC’s latest FluView and respiratory virus updates, summarized by CIDRAP, indicate that seasonal influenza activity remains elevated but is trending downward overall. Eleven additional pediatric flu deaths were reported this week, bringing the current season’s total to 90, with about 85 percent of those deaths in children who were not fully vaccinated against flu. CDC continues to recommend that listeners, especially young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with chronic medical conditions, get a flu shot if they have not already, and stay home when sick.

    COVID‑19 activity is decreasing nationally, according to CDC, with declining emergency department visits and hospitalizations, though wastewater data still show higher virus levels in parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast. CDC continues to recommend that people stay up to date with COVID‑19 vaccination and consider masks in crowded indoor spaces in areas reporting higher activity.

    Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is picking up again in some regions. CDC reports rising emergency visits, especially in infants and children under four. Parents are advised to talk with their child’s clinician about available preventive options, such as RSV monoclonal antibody products for infants and RSV vaccines recommended for certain pregnant people and older adults.

    Finally, U.S. travelers should know that CDC has issued a global Level 2 travel advisory for polio, as reported by Pharmacy Times and other outlets, urging enhanced precautions and up‑to‑date polio vaccination before international travel.

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  • Measles Outbreak Surges in US as Vaccination Rates Drop; Health Experts Urge Preventive Measures

    Measles Outbreak Surges in US as Vaccination Rates Drop; Health Experts Urge Preventive Measures
    2026/03/05
    Listeners, as of today, the United States is facing a significant measles surge, marking the first national outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. The Stanford Daily reports that 1,136 confirmed cases have been recorded nationwide as of late February, nearly half of 2025's record total, with clusters in California counties like Napa, San Mateo, Shasta, and Santa Clara tied to international travelers. Stanford infectious disease experts Hayley Gans and Yvonne Maldonado emphasize measles as one of the most contagious diseases known, spreading through airborne droplets that linger for up to two hours, requiring 95% community immunity to prevent outbreaks. Over 95% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals, and two vaccine doses offer 97% protection. Stanford's Vaden Health Center notes campus vaccination requirements make local outbreaks unlikely, but listeners should verify family vaccinations, especially with travel.

    MMM-Online highlights how surging measles cases threaten potential changes to vaccine policies under the Trump administration, amid rising national concerns.

    On hypertension, Healthcare Brew reports wearable devices like the Apple Watch offer alerts but fall short of medical accuracy. A JAMA analysis shows Apple's feature flagged only 41% of undiagnosed cases, missing 59%, compared to 71% from office measurements, per experts like Jordana Cohen from the University of Pennsylvania. The American Heart Association stresses these are not clinically reliable yet.

    CIDRAP warns that proposed NIH funding cuts to RNA vaccine research, totaling hundreds of millions, could halt progress on COVID, flu, HIV, and cancer therapies after decades of $1.65 billion investment yielding thousands of publications.

    For women's health, the European Society of Cardiology's review in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology finds more exercise lowers blood pressure post-menopause, with multi-component routines around 900 MET-minutes weekly—about 40 minutes brisk walking daily plus resistance—reducing systolic by 12 mmHg and diastolic by 9 mmHg.

    Stay vigilant, get vaccinated, monitor blood pressure properly, and exercise regularly to protect your health.

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  • 2025-2026 Flu Vaccine Shows Promise Against H3N2 as CDC Issues New Health Alerts

    2025-2026 Flu Vaccine Shows Promise Against H3N2 as CDC Issues New Health Alerts
    2026/03/03
    Listeners, here's the latest on public health alerts across the United States as of today. According to CIDRAP's Public Health Alerts, the 2025-2026 seasonal influenza vaccine shows promising effectiveness against the circulating H3N2 subclade K variant. In a study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, antibodies against this variant rose from 11% to 39% in participants after vaccination, suggesting partial protection from illness.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory on January 20 about New World screwworm cases in animals in Mexico, now moving north. New York State Department of Health urges clinicians to watch for signs in people with recent travel there, like visible larvae in wounds, foul odor, swelling, or pain. Report suspected cases immediately to local health departments and remove larvae properly to prevent spread.

    On childhood vaccines, the Association of American Medical Colleges reports major shifts in the schedule. Vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal ACWY, influenza, and COVID-19 moved from routine recommendation to shared clinical decision-making, while HPV doses dropped to one. Experts like Dr. Yvonne Maldonado from Stanford warn this could raise risks of outbreaks, as hepatitis B perinatal cases were nearly eliminated by universal vaccination, and flu killed 79 unvaccinated kids this season per CDC data. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses sticking to prior recommendations amid confusion.

    Infectious Disease Advisor notes the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will revisit COVID-19 vaccine safety on March 18-19, potentially updating guidance.

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  • US Measles Outbreak Surges to 1136 Cases in 2026 With 90 Percent Unvaccinated

    US Measles Outbreak Surges to 1136 Cases in 2026 With 90 Percent Unvaccinated
    2026/02/28
    The United States is currently experiencing a significant measles outbreak with over 1,136 confirmed cases reported across 28 jurisdictions as of late February 2026. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this represents six times the normal annual case count occurring in just the first two months of the year. The outbreak spans states including South Carolina, Florida, Utah, California, and many others, with South Carolina being the hardest hit at nearly 985 cases.

    The CDC reports that roughly 90 percent of confirmed cases are associated with outbreak clusters, with ten new outbreaks identified in 2026. Health practitioners are struggling to quickly identify measles cases, which is leading to unnecessary exposures. Most practitioners have limited experience recognizing measles, and since many childhood diseases produce measles-like rashes, delays in identification and quarantine are occurring.

    Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in young children and immunocompromised individuals. The most common complications include pneumonia and encephalitis, which is swelling of the brain. The CDC notes that approximately one in five unvaccinated people who contract measles requires hospitalization, while one in twenty children with measles develops pneumonia. The agency also reports that nearly one to three out of every thousand children infected with measles will die from respiratory and neurologic complications.

    The disease emerged from a major surge in 2025 when 2,281 cases were recorded nationwide across 50 outbreak clusters. The current trajectory suggests the United States could exceed last year's total by springtime. Of the current cases, 92 percent involve individuals who are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status, while only 4 percent involve fully vaccinated individuals.

    Measles symptoms appear seven to fourteen days after exposure to the virus and include high fever potentially exceeding 104 degrees, cough, runny nose, and red watery eyes. The Virginia Department of Health reports that gastrointestinal illness activity is also trending upward statewide and is above threshold in all regions.

    Health officials continue to emphasize that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles infection and limit spread. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet March 18 and 19 to discuss immunization guidance.

    Listeners should consult with their healthcare providers regarding vaccination status and measles prevention strategies. Thank you for tuning in and please subscribe for continued health updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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  • US Vaccination Rates Drop as CDC Removes Universal Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Amid Legal Challenges

    US Vaccination Rates Drop as CDC Removes Universal Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Amid Legal Challenges
    2026/02/26
    The United States is facing significant public health challenges as federal vaccination policies undergo major changes. According to Politico, hepatitis B vaccination rates for newborns have dropped more than ten percent between 2023 and 2025, falling from 83.5 percent in February 2023 to 73.2 percent by August 2025. This decline occurred before the CDC officially removed its universal recommendation for the hepatitis B birth dose.

    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fundamentally altered the nation's childhood immunization schedule. According to reporting from multiple sources, the CDC eliminated universal recommendations for seven vaccines including those protecting against rotavirus, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. These vaccines are now recommended only for certain high-risk groups through a shared decision-making approach with doctors, a significant departure from decades of established policy.

    This policy shift has triggered legal action. According to Minnesota's Attorney General, fifteen states have filed a lawsuit challenging the vaccine schedule changes, arguing that they bypass federal law and ignore scientific evidence. The lawsuit notes that childhood vaccinations have prevented over 500 million illnesses and 1.1 million deaths in the last thirty years, generating 2.7 trillion dollars in societal savings.

    The United States is also nearing one thousand measles cases for the third time in eight years, with confirmed infections in at least twenty-six states, according to reporting from the Associated Press. This resurgence coincides with declining vaccination rates and the policy changes affecting routine immunizations.

    Medical organizations have mobilized in response. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than two hundred organizations have announced support for evidence-based childhood immunization schedules. The Academy previously filed its own lawsuit in July challenging the vaccine schedule overhaul.

    For travelers, the CDC continues to recommend consulting with travel vaccine providers before visiting destinations like Mexico's Cancun and Riviera Maya during spring break season. Key disease risks identified by the CDC include mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya, dengue, and Zika.

    The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet on March 18 and 19 after February meetings were canceled. This committee was significantly restructured in June, with all seventeen voting members replaced by individuals with different perspectives on vaccine policy.

    These developments represent one of the most significant shifts in American vaccine policy in decades, with substantial implications for childhood disease prevention and public health outcomes nationwide.

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  • Measles Cases Surge to 910 Across 24 States as CDC Leadership Faces Major Turnover and Vaccination Rates Decline

    Measles Cases Surge to 910 Across 24 States as CDC Leadership Faces Major Turnover and Vaccination Rates Decline
    2026/02/24
    Listeners, as of today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 910 confirmed measles cases across 24 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, and others, with 177 new cases in the past week alone according to CDC data shared via iVaccinate.org and AOL reports. The U.S. has lost its measles elimination status amid these outbreaks, as noted by CIDRAP following criticism of recent CDC leadership.

    In related news, Ralph Abraham, MD, the principal deputy director at the CDC, resigned abruptly today after less than two months, leaving top vacancies at the agency, CIDRAP confirms. This follows acting director Jim O’Neil's departure last week, with NIH director Jay Bhattacharya now serving as interim CDC head, per Alston & Bird's Health Care Week in Review.

    Vaccinate Your Family's 2026 State of the ImmUnion warns of rising measles outbreaks and pediatric influenza deaths nationwide, urging stronger federal action on vaccine-preventable diseases. Health experts at Vax-Before-Travel predict a Lyme disease surge this spring in the U.S. and Europe due to upward trends, advising tick precautions in wooded areas.

    On newborn vaccinations, JAMA Network analysis shows declining hepatitis B vaccine rates from 2017 to 2025, following CDC's recent halt of universal birth dose recommendations. Congress reauthorized the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act through 2030 with $113.5 million, as reported by Health Affairs, bolstering efforts against preventable maternal deaths.

    No widespread active public health emergencies like national quarantines are declared, but stay vigilant: ensure vaccinations are up to date, especially measles and hepatitis B, practice tick bite prevention, and monitor flu symptoms in children. Consult your healthcare provider or CDC.gov for personalized advice.

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  • Measles Surge Hits 982 Cases Across 26 States; CDC Urges MMR Vaccination Amid Flu and RSV Concerns

    Measles Surge Hits 982 Cases Across 26 States; CDC Urges MMR Vaccination Amid Flu and RSV Concerns
    2026/02/21
    Listeners, as of February 20, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 982 confirmed measles cases across 26 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Contagion Live and ABC News note this surge includes 72 new cases last week, with 94 percent among unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown status, driven largely by a South Carolina outbreak now at 962 cases according to state health officials. The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for 97 percent protection, as one dose offers 93 percent.

    Influenza remains a major concern, with the CDC's latest FluView update reporting five more pediatric deaths last week, totaling 71 child flu deaths this season. CIDRAP indicates high activity in 26 states, with test positivity at 19.8 percent, 14,940 hospitalizations, and estimates of 24 million illnesses nationwide. Influenza A dominates at 54.6 percent, but B is rising; 90 percent of deaths are among those not fully vaccinated. Respiratory illness visits are at 4.5 percent, above the epidemic threshold.

    RSV activity is moderate and growing in much of the country per CDC data, with highest emergency visits among infants and young children, followed by seniors. COVID-19 is declining, but vaccination rates lag: only 48 percent of children and adults got flu shots, 17.6 percent of adults the latest COVID vaccine.

    The CDC canceled its February Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting with no reschedule yet, as Reuters reports amid policy shifts under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including dropped recommendations for several childhood vaccines. Leadership changes continue, with NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya as acting CDC director.

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