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  • CDC Reports New BA.3.2 COVID Variant, Measles Outbreak Reaches 1500 Cases Across US States

    CDC Reports New BA.3.2 COVID Variant, Measles Outbreak Reaches 1500 Cases Across US States
    2026/03/24
    Listeners, as of today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a new highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant detected in the United States, with immune escape potential from current vaccines. According to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, this strain has been found in nasal swabs from travelers, clinical samples from five patients, airplane wastewater, and 132 surveillance samples across 25 states. First spotted in the US in June 2025, it now makes up about 30 percent of sequences in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, with detections rising since September 2025. The CDC urges continued genomic surveillance to track its public health impact.

    A severe measles outbreak is nearing 1,500 cases nationwide, per CDC data, with 1,487 confirmed as of recent counts, mostly in unvaccinated children and young adults across 31 states. The CDC notes 94 percent of cases link to local outbreaks, emphasizing vaccination as the best prevention amid the worst US outbreak in decades.

    Two unrelated clade 1 mpox cases, the more virulent strain from Africa, have been confirmed in Missouri by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, bringing the national total to 14. The CDC advises heightened awareness, early detection via wastewater testing, and vaccination for at-risk groups.

    Sepsis accounts for 18 percent of pediatric hospital deaths in the US, according to a JAMA study of nearly four million admissions from 2016 to 2023. About 10 percent of affected children die in hospital, with over 18,000 cases estimated in 2022.

    Congenital syphilis rates continue surging, with Harvard researchers in JAMA Health Forum reporting a temporary 26 percent rise in maternal case detection after new third-trimester screening mandates in four states, though effects waned without sustained efforts.

    COVID vaccines show no link to sudden death in young people and may reduce risk by 43 percent, per a PLOS Medicine study.

    Stay vigilant, consult healthcare providers for vaccinations and symptoms, and practice good hygiene.

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  • Measles Outbreak Hits 1487 Cases as CDC Urges MMR Vaccination to Prevent Elimination Status Loss

    Measles Outbreak Hits 1487 Cases as CDC Urges MMR Vaccination to Prevent Elimination Status Loss
    2026/03/21
    Listeners, as of March 21, 2026, the most pressing public health alert in the United States is a nationwide measles outbreak approaching 1,500 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,487 confirmed cases this year, with 125 new ones added recently, mostly in 31 states and New York City. South Carolina leads with 997 cases, primarily in Spartanburg County, followed by Utah at 443 and others like Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Ninety-two percent of cases involve unvaccinated or unknown status individuals, five percent required hospitalization, and no deaths reported this year. The CDC emphasizes vaccination with two MMR doses as the best prevention, warning the US may lose measles elimination status soon.

    Flu season is winding down but remains elevated, with the CDC noting underutilization of antiviral treatments, especially for hospitalized children and high-risk groups. Recent data shows 14 more pediatric flu deaths, totaling 115 this season, alongside declining test positivity at 12.7 percent and fewer hospitalizations.

    The California Department of Public Health warns against consuming raw cheddar cheese from Raw Farm LLC, linked to seven Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157 cases across three states, including five in California—four in children under five, with two hospitalizations.

    The HHS Office of Inspector General reports nursing homes' inappropriate antipsychotic drug use poses risks to residents, urging better oversight and dementia care policies.

    A federal judge has blocked HHS changes to vaccine schedules, pausing reductions in recommended childhood and adult immunizations without proper consultation.

    Stay vigilant, get vaccinated, and consult healthcare providers for personalized advice.

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  • CDC Reports Major Measles Surge with Over 1,362 Cases Across United States in 2025

    CDC Reports Major Measles Surge with Over 1,362 Cases Across United States in 2025
    2026/03/19
    Listeners, as of today, the CDC reports a major surge in measles cases across the United States, with over 1,362 confirmed infections, including large outbreaks in Utah, South Carolina, Washington state, North Dakota, Hawaii, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Arizona, and New Mexico. The CDC highlights New Mexico's 2025 outbreak response as a model, where quick advisories, news releases, and vaccination drives contained 99 cases with just seven hospitalizations and one death. Pharmacies are facing shortages of the meningitis B vaccine amid rising demand, according to Polygon Health Analytics vaccine news from March 11 to 18. The CDC also notes lower effectiveness of the 2025-2026 influenza vaccine compared to prior seasons, based on their March 19 analysis from three U.S. networks. A Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated moringa leaf powder has ended, with 97 cases, 26 hospitalizations, and no deaths; the CDC urges checking homes for recalled products and discarding them. On policy, a federal judge blocked HHS and CDC vaccine schedule changes pushed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including reduced recommendations for flu, hepatitis A, rotavirus, and meningococcal vaccines, ruling them likely illegal under the Administrative Procedure Act, as reported by Advisory.com and the New York Times. A confidential report calls for better tracking of COVID-19 vaccine injuries, though experts like the American Academy of Pediatrics say it cherry-picks data. Health officials stress staying up to date on vaccinations, especially measles, amid declining childhood rates in states like Wisconsin. Wash hands, avoid recalled supplements, and consult providers for personalized advice.

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  • CDC Updates Polio Travel Advisory as Judge Blocks US Vaccine Schedule Changes

    CDC Updates Polio Travel Advisory as Judge Blocks US Vaccine Schedule Changes
    2026/03/17
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its global polio travel advisory, maintaining a Level 2 alert for travelers heading to dozens of destinations where circulating poliovirus has been detected within the past thirteen months. The most recent update, issued March 9th, 2026, adds Laos and Namibia to the list while removing Finland, Ghana, Spain, and Zimbabwe. The affected countries now include Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gaza, Germany, Israel, Laos, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, United Kingdom, and Yemen.

    The CDC advises all travelers to ensure they're up to date on routine polio vaccinations before any international trip. Adults who completed their childhood polio vaccine series may receive a single lifetime booster if traveling to a country with circulating poliovirus. Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal viral disease that attacks the nervous system. While most infected individuals show no symptoms, others may experience fever, fatigue, nausea, headache, sore throat, or limb pain. In severe cases, polio can cause permanent paralysis or death if respiratory muscles are affected. The virus spreads primarily through the fecal-oral route, making hand hygiene, safe food practices, and clean water essential, especially in regions with limited sanitation infrastructure.

    On the domestic front, a federal judge has blocked significant changes to the national childhood immunization schedule. The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction staying Secretary Kennedy's appointments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and halting all votes taken by the committee. The court also overturned a heavily revised vaccine schedule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on January 5th and reversed downgraded Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations made at the December 2025 ACIP meeting. Medical professional societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association, challenged the changes, arguing they circumvented evidence-based procedures traditionally used to develop national vaccine guidance. The court determined the actions likely violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The underlying lawsuit will continue as the court has already ruled the larger case may proceed and denied the government's motion to dismiss.

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  • Measles Cases Surge to 1362 in 2026 CDC Alert Urges MMR Vaccination as Outbreaks Hit 30 States

    Measles Cases Surge to 1362 in 2026 CDC Alert Urges MMR Vaccination as Outbreaks Hit 30 States
    2026/03/14
    Listeners, here's the latest on public health alerts across the United States as of mid-March 2026. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 81 new measles cases nationwide in the past week, pushing the 2026 total to 1,362 across 30 states and New York City, with 94 percent tied to outbreaks[1][7][8]. The CDC's Virginia Department of Health Situation Update confirms this surge, noting Virginia's four new cases in Southwest Virginia, bringing its yearly total to 14[1]. Major outbreaks continue in South Carolina at 996 cases, now slowing after peaking at 200 weekly, and Utah with 405 cases after adding 47 last week[1][5][7]. Smaller clusters appear in Colorado with up to 10 cases, Washington state at 12, and exposures in Oregon stores[5]. Health officials, including Indiana's Hamilton County Health Department, urge spring break travelers to get fully vaccinated with the MMR shot, as rates dipped below the 95 percent herd immunity threshold[2].

    Flu remains elevated but declining slightly, per the CDC's FluView for the week ending March 7, with test positivity at 15.3 percent down from 15.8 percent, alongside 11 more pediatric deaths for the second straight week, classifying this season high severity for children[3]. Hospitalizations dropped to 9,130 from 10,763[3]. Respiratory syncytial virus activity is low nationally but may extend into April in many areas, especially hitting infants under 4[3]. Gastrointestinal illnesses exceed thresholds in Virginia at 11.6 percent of emergency visits[1].

    The CDC has issued a global Level 2 polio travel advisory for over 30 countries, advising unvaccinated travelers to get protected before trips[6]. Tick activity is rising, with Virginia noting nearly 1,700 Lyme cases last year[1].

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  • CDC Reports Polio Resurgence Globally and HHV8 Infections Rise Among Transplant Recipients in 2026

    CDC Reports Polio Resurgence Globally and HHV8 Infections Rise Among Transplant Recipients in 2026
    2026/03/12
    Listeners, as of March 12, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports ongoing global polio activity, with circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 detected in multiple countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The CDC's Level 2 Travel Health Notice urges international travelers to ensure they're up to date on polio vaccines, recommending a single lifetime booster for adults who completed childhood series before heading to affected areas, according to the AABB regulatory update from March 11.

    In transplant news, the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report details a fivefold rise in suspected donor-derived Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, or HHV-8, infections among solid organ transplant recipients from January 2021 to September 2025, with 46 deceased donors implicated and nearly half of recipients developing posttransplant infections. Clinicians are advised to stay vigilant for symptoms, especially with donor risk factors, as noted in the same AABB update.

    Vaccine policy remains turbulent. The CDC and HHS have revised the childhood vaccine schedule, cutting recommendations from 17 to 11 core vaccines, reserving others like RSV, flu, hepatitis A and B for high-risk groups or shared clinical decision-making, mirroring Denmark's approach, per the Health Care in Motion update from CHLPI on March 11. ACIP altered hepatitis B guidance, now allowing delays beyond birth, potentially leading to thousands of preventable infections and deaths, critics like Senator Bill Cassidy warn. Over half of states are rejecting these federal changes, aligning with the American Academy of Pediatrics' fuller schedule instead.

    The CDC's ACIP has paused plans to drop mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recommendations amid political concerns, with their next meeting on March 18-19 set to address COVID vaccine injuries and long COVID, as reported by Washington news on March 11. The American College of Physicians calls for evidence-based processes, urging postponement until transparency returns.

    The FDA's vaccine advisers will soon recommend strains for fall 2026-2027 flu shots, amid a moderate season claiming at least 90 children's lives, with low vaccination rates among the deceased, according to CIDRAP.

    Stay informed and consult healthcare providers for personal risks.

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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.

    Stay vigilant, get vaccinated, and check local health updates. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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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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