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Nara Organics Baby Formula Recalled After 3 Infants Hospitalized with Botulism in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington

FDA and CDC link 3 infant botulism cases to Nara Organics formula sold at Target. All lots recalled. Learn what parents must do now.

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Leading OB-GYN group breaks from CDC on maternal vaccination schedule

Medical societies endorse ACOG’s schedule, saying maternal vaccines are ‘key element’ of protection

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Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Threatens to Make Most Common Bacterial STI in United States Untreatable as CDC Updates Failed Treatment Guidelines

WHO documents a sixfold global rise in azithromycin-resistant gonorrhea, and ceftriaxone-resistant strains are emerging in US cities. With 1.6 million annual US gonorrhea cases, the CDC has updated treatment guidelines in 2026. Here is what the drug resistance crisis means for sexual health in America.

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Human Metapneumovirus Is Elevated Nationally This Week — and Most Emergency Room Doctors Are Not Testing for the Respiratory Virus That Hospitalizes 200,000 Americans Every Year

CDC's Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (June 12, 2026) confirms human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is elevated nationally. HMPV hospitalizes 200,000 Americans annually, disproportionately affects older adults and immunocompromised patients, and is routinely missed because most clinicians test only for flu and RSV.

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Superfood Supplement Powder Linked to Active Multistate Salmonella Outbreak, Exposing Health Risks Many Buyers Do Not Know About

FDA updated its moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak investigation (ref #1358) on June 3, 2026, adding recalled products. The multistate outbreak has 88% of interviewed victims reporting moringa consumption. Products include Live It Up Super Greens and Why Not Natural Moringa capsules. Here is the consumer warning.

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Dangerous Herpesvirus Infections in Organ Transplant Recipients Rise Fivefold Amid Lack of Routine Donor Screening

CDC MMWR (March 5, 2026): A fivefold increase in suspected donor-derived KSHV infections in organ transplant recipients — 46 cases in 2021–2025 vs. 9 in 2016–2020. KSHV causes Kaposi sarcoma and life-threatening lymphoproliferative disorders in immunocompromised recipients. Routine donor screening is not performed.

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Parasite That Causes Weeks of Severe Diarrhea Hits Peak Season in the United States Amid Active Outbreak Investigation

The FDA is actively investigating a Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak with an unknown source as case counts increase in summer 2026. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite linked to leafy greens, cilantro, basil, and other fresh produce. Summer is peak season. Here is the warning every American needs before reaching for the…

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A Fungal Pathogen That Can Destroy Vision Triggered a Clinic Outbreak Linked to Eye Procedures — A New CDC MMWR Investigation Published This Week Exposes a Critical Gap in Ophthalmic Safety

CDC MMWR (January/June 2026): Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis was linked to an ophthalmology clinic in New York City (2024) and a pseudo-outbreak at a dermatology clinic in Washington. P. lilacinum is an antifungal-resistant mold that can cause permanent vision loss. Here is what patients and clinicians need to know.

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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese May Have Circulated in the U.S. Food Supply for Three Years Undetected, and the Contaminated Batch's Sell-By Date Was Yesterday

A Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy requesón/soft ricotta cheese has killed 1 and hospitalized 8 across Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Illness samples date to March 2023 — a potential 3-year undetected contamination. The contaminated batch had a sell-by date of June 14, 2026. Maryland has suspended the…

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7 Vaccines Doctors Recommend for Adults Over 50

Turning 50 often comes with new priorities, and protecting your health moves higher on the list. While many people focus on exercise, diet, and preventive...

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Summer Floods, Swimming Holes, and Outdoor Adventures Are Creating the Perfect Conditions for a Waterborne Bacterial Disease That Most Americans Have Never Heard Of

Leptospirosis — caused by bacteria in animal urine that contaminate soil, water, and flood zones — peaks in summer outdoor activity season. The CDC updated leptospirosis prevention guidance in February 2026. Globally, it kills 60,000 annually. Here is what summer adventurers, flood victims, and outdoor enthusiasts must know.

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New York Vacation Rental Hot Tub Linked to Legionnaires' Disease in CDC MMWR Report as Owner Refuses Closure

CDC MMWR (June 11, 2026): A hot tub at a private vacation rental in western New York caused a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in 2024–2025. Whole-genome sequencing confirmed the link. The rental owner initially refused to comply with CDC guidance. Here is what summer vacationers and Airbnb renters need to know.

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Chikungunya Hits Mauritius as the CDC Now Has Four Simultaneous Active Outbreaks Listed — the Widest Multi-Country Chikungunya Warning Since 2014

CDC issued a new chikungunya travel notice for Mauritius on May 14, 2026 — now the fourth simultaneous active chikungunya outbreak notice alongside Suriname, French Guiana, and Mayotte. The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but widely underutilized. Here is the full warning.

Medical Daily

Rare Tsetse Fly-Borne Disease Found in Safari Travelers Returning from Zambia and Zimbabwe, Highlighting a Diagnostic Blind Spot in the U.S.

The CDC has an active travel notice for East African Sleeping Sickness (HAT) in Zambia and Zimbabwe after multiple cases in safari travelers, including the first U.S. Zambezi Valley case since 2019. The disease is fatal without treatment and rapidly fatal without prompt diagnosis. Here is the safari season warning.

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Every American Flight from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan Is Now Rerouted to Four Specific Airports for Ebola Screening — Here Is What That Means for Travelers

As of 2026, US authorities are rerouting all incoming air travel from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to Washington-Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Houston IAH, or JFK for enhanced Ebola screening. Here is what this policy means for travelers, health workers, and families in those countries.

The Conversation

Ebola, hantavirus, diphtheria: how distrust in health care is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe

The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect, communicate and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

Medical Daily

Chikungunya Outbreaks Are Now Active in Three Different Countries and Territories Simultaneously — and Summer Travelers Are at Risk from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean

Active CDC travel notices cover chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname (Feb 2026), Mayotte (March 2026), and French Guiana (June 4, 2026). The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but underused. Here is everything summer travelers to the Caribbean and Indian Ocean need to know.

Medical Daily

Parainfluenza Virus Is Surging Nationally Right Now, and Parents Need to Know the Signs of Croup Before It Becomes a Breathing Emergency

CDC respiratory surveillance updated June 12, 2026 confirms parainfluenza virus (PIV) is elevated nationally. PIV is the leading cause of croup in young children. Summer camp and daycare season is peak exposure time. Here is what parents need to recognize — and when to go to the ER.

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CDC Issues New Yemen Malaria Travel Alert as Dangerous Parasite Spreads into Previously Low-Risk Areas: What Travelers and Aid Workers Need to Know

The CDC issued a new Level 2 Travel Health Notice for malaria in Yemen on June 11, 2026, as cases spread into previously low-risk areas. WHO EMRO confirmed 1.44 million cases tested in 2025. Yemen's malaria is almost exclusively Plasmodium falciparum — the deadliest species. Here is what travelers need…

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Baby formula sold at Target is recalled across the US after multistate botulism outbreak

Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that occurs in babies under age 1

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Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak

Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism

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Meningococcal Cases Reach Second-Highest Level in Over a Decade as Drug-Resistant Strain Disproportionately Hits Black Americans

CDC surveillance data (updated June 2026): 463 meningococcal disease cases in 2025 — the second-highest annual count since 2014. The dominant ST-1466 strain is drug resistant and disproportionately kills Black adults ages 30–60 and people with HIV. Here is the full picture.

Medical Daily

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Kills Within Days and Is Frequently Mistaken for Flu — Tick Season 2026 Is a Critical Window to Know the Warning Signs

Rocky Mountain spotted fever kills 5–10% of patients even with treatment and can be fatal within 3–5 days. Peak season runs May through August. A February 2026 CDC EID study documents 19.8% fatality in pediatric cases. Doxycycline must be started before test results. Here is the full warning.

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Yellow Fever Colombia 2026 Outbreak: 76 Dead Since 2024 with Case Fatality Rate Exceeding 70 Percent as CDC Issues Active Level 2 Travel Notice

Yellow fever in Colombia has killed 76 people since 2024, with case fatality rates exceeding 40–70% in some periods. 35 cases and 18 deaths in 2026 alone. Venezuela also reports an active outbreak. CDC Level 2 travel notice covers Colombia and South America. Here is what travelers need to know.

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Counterfeit Botox Injections Are Sending People to Hospitals in Multiple U.S. States — and the CDC Warns the Risk Is Ongoing

The CDC has an active warning about harmful and potentially fatal reactions from counterfeit Botox and mishandled botulinum toxin injections, documented across multiple U.S. states. A 2024 investigation found 22 hospitalizations, including 4 on ventilators. The CDC warning remains active in 2026.

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