Infectious diseases

CWD findings in Waushara and Indiana show continued spread of disease

Debi Johnson

Chronic wasting disease findings in deer in Waushara County and Indiana highlight the continued spread of the fatal deer disease, ...

Rat-urine-spreading leptospirosis jumps in NYC as people get sick

Debi Johnson

NYC is looking to hire a ‘rat czar’ as city wages war on rodent population New York City is looking ...

Eclipse watchers at Children’s Museum may have been exposed to measles

Debi Johnson

How the anti-vax movement brought the measles back from near extinction Outbreaks across the U.S. have forced officials to declare ...

Hunters died after eating infected venison

Debi Johnson

The recent report of two hunters who developed neurological diseases after eating infected deer meat has scientists concerned that ‘zombie ...

Detroit child with measles exposed others at 3 locations: What to know

Debi Johnson

A 4-year-old from Detroit has a confirmed case of the measles, and potentially exposed others while seeking treatment for the ...

Anti-vax pet owners opposing rabies shot. That’s concerning to vets.

Debi Johnson

Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a ...

Man Sent to the ICU After Being Bitten by Toilet Rat

Debi Johnson

A Canadian man found a rat in his toilet, and his month only got worse from there. In a recent ...

What to know about risk of outbreak

Debi Johnson

Human case of the bird flu confirmed in Texas A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an ...

Cases of bacterial infections are surging, CDC issues alert to doctors

Debi Johnson

Why Meningitis can be life threatening if not treated quickly It is important to be aware of the signs and ...

After measles case confirmed in Nassau, here are ways to protect your family

Debi Johnson

Health officials last week reported a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Nassau County who is under the ...

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