Measles Cases Are Rising Again in 2026. What Families Should Know Before Travel
CDC says the United States has reported 1,671 confirmed measles cases in 2026. Here’s what families should check before spring and summer travel.
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The Travel Notice That Should Change Your International Trip Prep Right Now: Measles
CDC’s global measles notice means international travelers should check immunity early, not days before departure, and families may need a pre-trip vaccine visit.
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Raw Cheddar Recall: What Families Should Do If This E. coli Alert Is in the Fridge
A Raw Farm cheddar recall offers a practical lesson for families: match the product, size, and date, then return or discard it without tasting it.
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What the FDA says it is changing about infant-formula recalls after the ByHeart botulism outbreak
After the ByHeart-linked infant botulism outbreak, the FDA says it is tightening recall follow-through, making formula information easier for families to find, and expanding sampling and surveillance. Here is what changed, what parents should watch for, and what is still not fully known.
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ByHeart formula botulism outbreak is over, but the recall is not: what parents should know now
Federal officials say the ByHeart-linked infant botulism outbreak is over, but all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula remains recalled. Here’s what parents should do now, which symptoms need urgent care, and what is still unknown.
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What the Star Princess norovirus outbreak teaches travelers about staying off the ship, reporting symptoms fast, and why extra cleaning is not enough
The March 2026 Star Princess outbreak offers a practical lesson for cruise travelers: do not board while sick, report even mild vomiting or diarrhea quickly, and do not assume deep cleaning alone can stop norovirus.
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CDC’s Latest Norovirus Data Suggest a Busy but Not Record-Breaking Season—and the Prevention Steps That Matter Most
The latest CDC outbreak data point to an active 2025–2026 norovirus season, with an early fall rise and a peak in early February. But the numbers do not show the biggest weekly spikes seen in the historical comparison. Here’s what the data do and do not mean, plus the prevention steps that matter most at home, school, work, and around food.
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Bird flu in wastewater: what an H5 detection does and does not mean for your risk
CDC says an H5 signal in wastewater can be an early warning worth investigating, but it cannot show whether the source is humans, animals, or animal products such as milk. That means a dot on the map does not by itself prove human cases or community spread, and CDC said on April 3, 2026, that current flu surveillance still showed no indicators of unusual influenza activity in people, including avian influenza A(H5). ([cdc.gov](https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/rv/wwd-h5.html))
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CDC’s latest H5 bird flu update: what is known, what is not, and why person-to-person spread still matters
CDC’s April 3, 2026 H5 update says there are still no signs of unusual flu activity in people. Here is what 71 U.S. cases do and do not mean, and why worker monitoring still matters.
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CDC says U.S. measles cases hit 1,671 in 2026: what families and schools should do now about records, exclusions, and catch-up MMR shots
CDC’s April 3, 2026 measles update shows higher U.S. case counts, but not a new national vaccine schedule. The practical message for families and schools is simpler: check written MMR records now, understand who may be excluded after an exposure, and move quickly if catch-up vaccination or post-exposure treatment may be needed.
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U.S. Measles Cases Are Still Rising in 2026: What Families Should Check Now
Measles is still vaccine-preventable, but it spreads quickly when travel-related cases reach communities with lower local vaccination coverage. CDC says confirmed U.S. cases remain high in early 2026, and a new JAMA Network Open study suggests delayed early childhood shots can be an early warning sign that a child may also miss MMR on time.
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Why FDA and CDC Are Warning About Raw Cheddar Even Without a Formal Recall
Federal health agencies are telling people not to eat certain RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese, even though no formal recall has been issued. Here is what that means, why the warning is still urgent, and what families should do now.
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Emergency Preparedness & Response | Infectious Diseases | Outbreaks & Health Alerts | Public Health Data & Surveillance
How Health Officials Are Trying to Catch Measles Earlier in 2026
Measles detection is getting faster in 2026 through wastewater signals, travel-linked investigations, and county-level tracking. Here is what those tools can do, what they cannot do, and what families should do now.
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Minnesota’s TMVII outbreak puts a spotlight on sexually associated ringworm: what people should know
A February 11, 2026 Minnesota health advisory reported the largest known U.S. outbreak of TMVII, an emerging ringworm strain linked to intimate skin-to-skin contact. Here is what the rash can look like, why it may be mistaken for other conditions, and why some cases need testing and prescription pills rather than over-the-counter creams.
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Do You Need Another Measles Shot? What the 2026 U.S. Outbreaks Mean for Adults, Kids, and Travelers
Most people with 2 documented MMR doses do not need another measles shot. Here’s who should check records now, especially travelers, parents, students, and healthcare workers.
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Measles Cases Are Rising in 2026: What Families Should Know About Symptoms, Exposure, and MMR Protection
Measles cases and outbreaks are up in the United States in 2026. Here’s how to recognize early symptoms, what to do after an exposure, and how to check whether you or your child are protected by MMR.
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Why PAHO’s New Measles Alert Matters in the U.S.: Travel, Outbreak Risk, and What Families Should Check Now
A new measles alert for the Americas matters in the United States because travel-related cases can still spark local outbreaks. Here’s what families, travelers, and higher-risk groups should know now about MMR protection, symptoms, and what to do after possible exposure.
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Raw Cheddar Cheese Linked to E. Coli Outbreak: What Shoppers Should Know
A new federal outbreak warning tied to raw cheddar cheese is a reminder that not every food safety alert comes with a recall. Here’s what changed, who may be at higher risk, symptoms to watch for, and what to do if the product is in your home.
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CDC’s 2026 Measles Response: What Families Should Know About Outbreak Preparedness
CDC reported 1,575 confirmed U.S. measles cases and 16 outbreaks as of March 26, 2026. Here’s what outbreak preparedness looks like now, and what families can do.
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Mpox Rash in 2026: What New Strain Reports Mean for People in the U.S.
A February 2026 recombinant mpox report has not changed the basic advice for most people in the United States: you cannot tell the strain by looking at a rash, and a new unexplained sore or skin lesion still needs medical evaluation.
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Measles Cases Are Rising in U.S. Schools: What Families and Communities Need to Know in 2026
CDC surveillance shows measles cases and school-linked outbreaks are increasing in early 2026. Here’s how measles spreads, what symptoms to watch for, how school exclusion works, and what families should know about MMR vaccination and access.
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Infectious Diseases | Outbreaks & Health Alerts | Public Health & Prevention | Respiratory Viruses & Seasonal Illness
What the CDC’s Unified Respiratory Virus Guidance Means for the 2025–2026 Cold, Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Season
The CDC now uses one symptom-based approach for COVID-19, flu, and RSV: stay home when sick, return after symptoms improve and you’ve been fever-free for 24 hours, then use added precautions for several more days. Here’s what that means for families, schools, and workplaces during the 2025–2026 season.
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