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Whooping cough cases surpass 8,000 nationwide

There have been 8,064 reported cases of whooping cough in the U.S. so far this year, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Study finds increase in drug-resistant A. baumannii infections

A study published April 17 by BMC Infectious Diseases found increased incidents of <

Measles cases reach 800 nationwide

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 18 announced there have been 800 reported cases of measles across the country this year.

U.S. measles cases surpass 700 

There have been 712 confirmed cases of measles reported by 25 states so far this year, according to the latest figures released April 11 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC sends health care providers recommendations for measles treatment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 8 sent an alert to health care providers on measles prevention and treatment. The agency said that risk remains low for most individuals across the U.S. and that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the best way to protect against the disease.

Study finds increase of invasive strep infections

The incidence of invasive group A strep infections increased from 3.6 to 8.2 cases per 100,000 people from 2013 to 2022, according to a study authored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published April 7 by JAMA.

Second child dies in Texas measles outbreak 

A second Texas child died from measles April 3 amid an ongoing outbreak in the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced April 6.

Measles cases exceed 600 nationally with majority in Texas 

There are 607 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S., according to the latest data released April 4 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Measles outbreak in Kansas, CDC reports latest national numbers

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment this week reported an outbreak of 23 measles cases in southwest Kansas, nearly all of which occurred in unvaccinated people.

USDA, others to fund projects for potential bird flu vaccines, other treatments

The Department of Agriculture March 20 announced it will fund up to $100 million for projects exploring prevention, therapeutics, research and potential vaccines to treat bird flu.