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The number of US measles cases just hit a 35-year high

Measles vaccines helped the U.S. eliminate measles 26 years ago

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Free and Low-Cost MMR Vaccination Is Available Right Now Across the U.S. — Here Is Exactly How to Find It

With 2,260+ U.S. measles cases in 2026, free and low-cost MMR vaccines are available at health departments, CVS, Walgreens, and more. Here is how to find one near you.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

The U.S. May Lose Its Measles-Free Status in November. Here Is What That Means and How It Happened

PAHO will evaluate U.S. measles elimination status in November 2026. With 2,295 cases and 34 outbreaks, experts say the evidence of endemic spread is already clear.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

DRC Ebola Death Toll Reaches 930 as WHO Calls It the Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

DRC's health ministry confirmed 930 Ebola deaths from 2,344 cases on July 20. WHO says this is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. Here's the current situation.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

RFK Jr Public Health Cuts Draw Fire as Measles and Cyclospora Outbreaks Leave Americans Exposed

Health Secretary RFK Jr. faces backlash as public health program cuts coincide with measles and cyclosporiasis outbreaks, with critics linking his actions to the spread of disease.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Japanese drugmaker Takeda's Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in India

India's drug regulator has approved Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine, the first of its kind. This vaccine is expected to become available in India during the first half of 2027. Qdenga offers protection against all four dengue virus serotypes for individuals aged four to sixty. The vaccine demonstrated significant efficacy in…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Why do some people who trust in science also believe in scientific conspiracy theories?

In a world where trust in institutions is mostly in decline, levels of trust in science remain relatively high. Yet at the same time, belief in scientific conspiracy theories, such as hushed-up effects of vaccines or aeroplane “chemtrails”, is also widespread.

The Conversation · Jul 20

U.S. Measles Cases Reach 2,260 in 44 Jurisdictions as Summer Travel Threatens to Set a New Record

CDC confirms 2,260 U.S. measles cases in 44 jurisdictions as of July 16, 2026. Summer travel is driving new exposures. Here's what families need to know now.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

COVID Nimbus Variant Fuels Rising ER Visits in 27 States as Summer Wave Builds Across the U.S.

The COVID Nimbus variant NB.1.8.1 is driving ER visits in 27 states as summer 2026's wave builds. Here's who needs to act, and what to watch for.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

Second U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC and Is Medically Evacuated to Germany

A second U.S. citizen tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC on July 10 and was evacuated to Germany. Here's what the outbreak means for Americans.

Medical Daily · Jul 20