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CDC Updates Vaccine Guidelines and Health Alerts Amid Measles Outbreaks, COVID Changes, and Emerging Public Health Challenges in Fall 2025

CDC Updates Vaccine Guidelines and Health Alerts Amid Measles Outbreaks, COVID Changes, and Emerging Public Health Challenges in Fall 2025

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Listeners, for October 16, 2025, there are several important public health alerts and advisories for the United States.

Measles outbreaks continue to affect multiple states, with confirmed cases reported recently in South Carolina and Minnesota. According to the Immunize LA Coalition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention remind all listeners who are traveling internationally or living in areas with active outbreaks to make sure everyone, including babies as young as 6 months, is up to date on measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination. The CDC now recommends that children under four years receive two separate vaccines: one for measles, mumps, and rubella, and a separate one for chickenpox, rather than the previous combination MMRV vaccine. For those in outbreak areas or with travel plans, local and state departments may issue additional vaccine guidance, so listeners should check directly with local health resources.

On COVID-19, the CDC has shifted away from broad recommendations to an individual-based approach. Now, people 65 and older, as well as individuals between 6 months and 64 years with underlying health conditions, are urged to consult their healthcare provider to decide if they should receive a COVID-19 vaccine this fall. This change may lead to confusion at some clinics, so listeners are encouraged to speak directly with providers for the safest guidance. Separate from this, the CDC has expanded vaccine access and coverage for pregnant women, reversing an earlier stance that had paused those recommendations. Pregnant individuals seeking vaccination can now receive it at local pharmacies, and most insurers are required to cover the cost without out-of-pocket charges.

There is continued concern about rising cases of long COVID. The World Health Network reports on the unpredictability of long COVID symptoms, so listeners experiencing ongoing health issues after a COVID infection should consult their provider for management and support resources.

A new development in public health staffing may affect outbreak response. KFF Health News and CBS News have reported significant layoffs within the CDC and other federal health agencies during the ongoing government funding issues. While some layoffs have been reversed, public health experts caution that agency response times and outbreak investigations may be delayed this fall.

A key environmental health alert involves coal miners and silica dust exposure. KFF Health News and E&E News describe rallies urging the federal government to enforce stricter protections for miners, especially concerning black lung disease. Those concerned should monitor updates from the Department of Labor and advocacy groups.

In California, new food safety laws signed by Governor Newsom require major restaurant chains to disclose all major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026. This does not directly affect most restaurants today, but is an important upcoming change for those with allergies.

Other pathogen alerts tracked internationally, such as chikungunya, remain isolated. However, ProMED confirms a local case in New York, the first ever for that state, but no outbreaks have been declared. Diseases detected in animals, like avian influenza in Michigan's poultry and chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin's deer herds, are not currently believed to impact the wider public but may affect animal industries.

Listeners with specific health concerns or belonging to higher-risk groups—such as young children, seniors, those with chronic illnesses, or pregnant women—should stay alert for local advisories from their city or state health departments.

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