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Two New Scientific Reports Identify the Real Obstacle to Stopping Measles Outbreaks — It Is Not Just Vaccination Rates

Two peer-reviewed reports published this week on measles outbreaks in Texas and South Carolina both identify community trust — not just low vaccination rates — as the central obstacle to control.

Medical Daily · Jul 1

The CDC Paused Rabies and Mpox Diagnostic Testing Months Ago: Here's the Current Status

CDC paused rabies, mpox, and 24+ other diagnostic tests in March 2026 after major staffing cuts. As of July 1, the restoration status remains publicly unclear. Here's what we know.

Medical Daily · Jul 1

Three U.S. States Have Growing COVID Transmission Right Now, CDC Modeling Shows

CDC Rt modeling shows COVID growing in 3 states as of June 23, 2026, declining in 34. Singapore's NB.1.8.1 drives 60% weekly international growth. Here's how to track your state.

Medical Daily · Jul 1

A Rewritten Federal Vaccine Charter Could Determine Whether Your Fall Flu Shot Is Covered by Insurance

A rewritten federal vaccine committee charter and ongoing court fight mean fall 2026 flu and COVID vaccine insurance coverage decisions have no official body to finalize them.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

A Child Developed Life-Threatening Kidney Failure from a Raw Cheese Outbreak — Here Is What Every Parent Needs to Know

A child developed HUS — a potentially fatal kidney complication — in California's 2026 raw cheddar E. coli outbreak. Here's what HUS is and why the AAP says children should never eat raw dairy.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ is spreading across the US

The main symptoms of infection include loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea and fatigue

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Zero Americans Became Ill in a Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak: Here's the Monitoring Process Behind It

All 18 Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship completed 42 days of monitoring with zero illnesses. Here's the methodology that made this containment success possible.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

Deadly Powassan virus tick transmits in as little as 15 minutes: Check symptoms of Powassan virus, causes, location in US, treatment and prevention explained

Powassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. Unlike Lyme disease, it can transmit in as little as 15 minutes, potentially causing severe neurological issues like encephalitis and meningitis. With no specific treatment or vaccine, health…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

The Current Ebola Outbreak Is Less Deadly Than Past Waves, but Risks Remain High

The current Ebola outbreak's death rate is 26%, lower than the 40-70% seen in the 2014–16 West Africa outbreak. Here's how Bundibugyo compares to other Ebola strains historically.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

Experts Say the U.S. Has Already Lost Measles Elimination in Substance, if Not Yet on Paper

Experts say the U.S. has already lost measles elimination status in substance. Only 6% of 2026 cases trace to travel, down from 40% historically. Here's the case and what comes next.

Medical Daily · Jun 30