Paraíba State University in Campina Grande, State of Paraíba
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City Leaders Review Mental Health Access as Flu Activity Stays High in Travis County
Austin, TX – March 9, 2026 – City leaders reviewed mental health access for uninsured residents as flu activity remains high in Travis County.
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Measles is spreading again in U.S. children: what parents need to know about vaccine timing and when to call the doctor
Measles cases in the United States climbed again in 2026, and children are getting much of the attention because the virus spreads easily in schools, child care, and households. The main protection is making sure children are up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccine. Parents should know the routine vaccine timing, the special early dose for some infants who travel or may be exposed during an outbreak, and the symptom pattern that should prompt a call to a doctor before arriving at a clinic or emergency department.
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New Orleans health watch: NICU expansion, insurance costs, and post-Mardi Gras respiratory spike
New Orleans, LA – February 27, 2026 – New NICU expansion plans, new data on high insurance costs, and a post-Mardi Gras respiratory illness spike.