The Latest Breaking News from CDC

Travelers in Philadelphia Airport Terminals B and F on September 13 Urged to Check Measles Vaccination Records

A traveler with measles passed through PHL Terminals B and F on Sept. 13. Who should check records, symptoms to watch, and why to call ahead?

Medical Daily · Sep 21

Turtle Salmonella Outbreak More Than Doubles to 20 Cases and 5 Hospitalizations as It Reaches 12 States

CDC now counts 20 Salmonella cases in 12 states tied to pet turtles, half in kids under 5. What families with young kids should check before buying.

Medical Daily · Sep 21

Rabies Shots Recommended for Nine People, Including Two Children, After Minnesota Cow Was Treated Bare-Handed Before Diagnosis

A rabid heifer in Brown County, Minnesota, led officials to advise rabies shots for 9 people. Why gloves and eye protection matter when handling sick cattle.

Medical Daily · Sep 21

Seven in Ten Reported West Nile Cases This Year Are Neuroinvasive Even as National Totals Trail 2025

CDC data show 363 of 504 West Nile cases in 2026 are neuroinvasive, even as totals run below 2025. What older adults should do now.

Medical Daily · Sep 20

Rabies concerns grow in the US – but it’s unclear if there’s an increase of the fatal disease

Rabid goats at a North Carolina petting zoo and a diseased beaver attacking a Maryland boy have set the public on edge

The Guardian - US · Sep 20

Alert from health officials as it emerges person with measles traveled from Chicago to LA by train

The unidentified traveler also rode buses and trains across six California counties before taking a train to Denver

The Independent UK · Sep 19

California warns of measles exposure in six counties from unvaccinated train passenger

Health authorities work to notify people who were exposed to person who traveled through at least six counties

The Guardian - US · Sep 19

Found a Snake Under the Mulch? Don’t Reach for It Until You Know What You’re Looking At

Pulling weeds or spreading mulch can produce an unwelcome surprise when something underneath suddenly starts moving. A snake tucked beneath mulch, leaves, landscape fabric, a flowerpot, or a piece of wood may have been resting there long before you disturbed its hiding place. Your first instinct might be to grab…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 19

5 Plants You Should Never Burn in a Backyard Fire

Fall cleanup can leave you staring at a pile of vines, weeds, branches, and dead plants that seems perfect for the backyard fire pit. Before striking a match, though, take a much closer look at what’s actually in that pile. Certain plants you should never burn contain oils or toxins…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 19

In Her First Interview, New CDC Director Defends Measles Vaccine and Says Kennedy Holds Final Authority

In her first media interview, CDC Director Erica Schwartz defended the MMR vaccine and said final authority on decisions rests with Secretary Kennedy.

Medical Daily · Sep 19