The Latest Breaking News from CDC

Federal Data Show FDA Inspected a Small Fraction of Foreign Food Facilities It Was Directed to Cover

FDA averaged 917 foreign food inspections a year against a target of 19,200, federal data show, as two outbreaks tied to Mexican produce continue.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Heat Waves Can Be More Dangerous After 65—Watch These Everyday Habits

A heat wave can become dangerous long before someone feels seriously ill, and that is particularly important for older adults to understand. People 65 and...

Saving Advice · Aug 10

Ohio Measles Cases Reach 45, Matching All of Last Year, as Wayne and Trumbull Counties Report First Infections

Ohio has confirmed 45 measles cases in 2026, equaling its full-year 2025 total, with Wayne and Trumbull counties reporting their first infections.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Eight Children Sick and Three Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles, CDC Says

CDC is investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to pet turtles. Eight children across six states got sick, and three were hospitalized.

Medical Daily · Aug 9

Texas Adds a New Screwworm Zone in Terrell County as Active U.S. Cases Fall to Five

USDA now lists 45 U.S. screwworm detections, with only five active. A new Terrell County detection triggered fresh Texas movement restrictions.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

About 1.35 million U.S. residents gets infected by Salmonella bacteria but this time outbreak across 27 states including Minnesota, Colorado is not linked to traditional sources like cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milk

Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year, and outbreaks have been tied to sources such as cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milk, fresh basil, geckos and pet bearded dragons.

The Economic Times · Aug 8

CDC Estimates COVID Infections Are Growing in 43 States While Flu and RSV Stay Quiet

CDC modeling estimates COVID infections are growing in 43 states and declining in none, while national respiratory illness activity remains low.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Beachgoers on edge after ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria kills five down south

The number of reported infections this year is significantly higher than average

The Independent UK · Aug 8

White House Is Drafting an Executive Order Targeting the Childhood Vaccine Schedule and Autism Research

Reports say the White House is drafting an executive order on the childhood vaccine schedule, autism research, and parental choice. No text is public.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

CDC Adds 94 Measles Cases as a Federal Panel Prepares to Weigh U.S. Elimination Status This Month

CDC confirmed 94 new measles cases, lifting the 2026 U.S. total to 2,465, as a federal committee reviews the country's elimination status this month.

Medical Daily · Aug 8