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Health Alerts - United States

Health Alerts - United States

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 Stay informed with the latest public health updates across the United States. 'US Public Health Alerts' brings you critical information on health advisories, disease outbreaks, and safety recalls that matter to you. Whether it's emerging diseases, vaccine updates, or food safety alerts, we keep you informed and prepared. Tune in daily for concise, accurate, and trustworthy health alerts to protect you and your loved ones.

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  • South Carolina Measles Outbreak Ends After 997 Cases; CDC Urges Vaccination and Air Quality Awareness

    South Carolina Measles Outbreak Ends After 997 Cases; CDC Urges Vaccination and Air Quality Awareness
    May 5 2026
    Listeners, as of today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has formally ended a major measles outbreak in the Upstate region, with the last confirmed case reported on March 15 after totaling 997 cases from October 2025 through March of this year. The agency declared the outbreak over following 42 days without new cases, double the typical 21-day incubation period, confirming the transmission chain is broken, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health announcement.

    No active nationwide public health emergencies are reported by federal agencies like the CDC today. However, the US Environmental Protection Agency highlights Air Quality Awareness Week from May 4 to May 8, urging awareness of indoor air quality issues, including wildfire smoke and its links to asthma and health risks. The EPA's 2026 Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program remains open through April 15, 2026, to help communities prepare for smoke events.

    The Society for Public Health Education adopted a new resolution on May 4 supporting efforts to combat mis- and disinformation in public health education, emphasizing accurate information sharing.

    Ongoing health planning includes today's Illinois HIV Integrated Planning Group Meeting from 9 to 11 AM CDT via WebEx, focusing on integrated strategies.

    The American Hospital Association continues sharing cybersecurity threat intelligence and alerts from government sources and the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center to protect healthcare systems.

    Listeners, stay vigilant: Ensure measles vaccinations are up to date, monitor air quality especially if you have respiratory issues, and verify health info from trusted sources like the CDC and your state health departments. If you suspect measles symptoms, contact a provider by phone before visiting and stay home if ill.

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  • CDC Warns of Rising Measles Cases Ahead of Summer Travel Season 2026 as Vaccination Rates Drop

    CDC Warns of Rising Measles Cases Ahead of Summer Travel Season 2026 as Vaccination Rates Drop
    May 2 2026
    Listeners, as of early May 2026, the CDC has issued a critical warning about rising measles cases ahead of summer travel. According to the CDC's guidance released April 27, public health departments must brace for more infections due to increased travel, gatherings, and events. The CDC reports 1,792 confirmed cases across the US as of April 23 this year, following 2,288 cases in 2025—the highest in decades—mostly among the unvaccinated, with 93% lacking vaccination records or history. Kindergarten vaccination rates have dropped to 92.5% for 2024-2025, per CDC data. Measles spreads through the air via coughs or sneezes, lingering up to two hours, or via contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, appearing 7 to 14 days post-exposure. One in five unvaccinated cases requires hospitalization. The two-dose MMR vaccine is 97% effective; those born before 1957 likely have immunity. Departments are urged to track cases, contacts, and locations, plus boost outreach in low-vaccination areas.

    On monkeypox, the CDC states the risk from clade I remains low, with 17 US cases from November 2024 to March 2026 linked to travel from outbreak areas in Central/Eastern Africa or Western Europe. Clade II circulates at low levels, with a 2025 uptick tied to West African outbreaks. Vaccination is key for eligible high-risk individuals; check CDC travel notices for Liberia and Ghana.

    The FSIS issued a public health alert on April 30 for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy that may be contaminated—avoid these until more details emerge.

    No other major national alerts today, but stay vigilant: verify MMR status, especially pre-travel.

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  • CDC Warns of Measles Outbreak as 1782 Cases Reported Across 36 States This Year

    CDC Warns of Measles Outbreak as 1782 Cases Reported Across 36 States This Year
    Apr 30 2026
    Listeners, as of today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that additional measles cases are expected across the United States amid the upcoming busy travel season. According to the CDC, there have been 1,782 cases reported so far this year in 36 states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. About 92 percent of cases are among unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, with the CDC urging state and local health departments to report cases within 24 hours, conduct contact tracing, and reach out to under-vaccinated communities.

    The CDC advises parents and travelers to ensure they are vaccinated against measles at least two weeks before trips, and to monitor for symptoms like fever and rash for three weeks after returning from areas with known outbreaks. Last year saw 2,288 cases, the highest in 33 years.

    The CDC also confirms a new Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, with 13 people hospitalized across 13 states but no deaths reported.

    On influenza, new research from CSL Seqirus, presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2026 Meeting, projects that raising the US pediatric flu vaccination rate to 70 percent could prevent over 2.2 million outpatient visits, 30,000 hospitalizations, and 123 deaths in a high-incidence season, compared to the current 50 percent rate.

    Listeners, stay vigilant, get vaccinated, and consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

    Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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