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For the first time, a confirmed case of Powassan virus has been reported in Sharon and public health officials are warning residents to take precautions against the tick-borne disease.

Health authorities have stressed that vaccines against whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are safe and effective, contrary to social media posts that falsely claimed the jabs were a "biohazard". The posts, which surfaced in the Philippines amid a surge in reported cases of the disease, misrepresented a photo of safety boxes -- where used syringes and vials are discarded -- from a vaccination drive in the Philippine city of Caloocan.

The CDC said the most recently reported number of measles cases in the United States (64) has already surpassed 2023's grand total (58).

State health officials said the latest case is believed to be travel-related.

Florida Health Department officials began investigating multiple cases of measles over the weekend in Broward County.

The effects of COVID are lingering longer in some states than others, according to the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel adds his insights.

One of the most contagious diseases that was previously eradicated more than 20 years ago in the U.S. is threatening a comeback — measles.

A single-dose vaccine for dengue fever developed in Brazil was nearly 80% effective in a major trial.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has identified the state’s first case of measles in 2024. The department said the infected child is from Montgomery County, and ODH is working with Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to the disease. […]

The "syphilis epidemic is worsening," the CDC said.