A recent Celebrity Cruises voyage was marred by a norovirus outbreak that left nearly 70 passengers ill. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68 of the Celebrity Summit’s 2,264 guests, along with five crew members, reported symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting. The cruise, which operates week-long Alaska voyages between Vancouver and … Read more
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have surged across the United States, with current counts nearly three times higher than the same period last year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 4,864 reported cases in 2024, up from 1,746 cases in 2023. Rapid Increase in Whooping Cough Cases … Read more
A family gathering where bear meat was served has led to several cases of brainworm infections among attendees, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Details of the Incident In July 2022, the Minnesota Department of Health was alerted when a 29-year-old man was repeatedly hospitalized over two-and-a-half … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that the number of measles cases in the United States has risen to 62 as of Thursday, surpassing the total count for the entirety of last year. This increase in cases has raised concerns among health authorities, prompting urgent calls for vaccination to … Read more