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Oct 20, 2025 · News brief Today at 3:40 p. Dec 3, 2025 · Medical societies jointly launch infection prevention initiative News brief Today at 2:42 p. Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) In the past 2 days the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reported several new detections of highly pathogenic avian flu in both commercial poultry and backyard birds. The white-tailed doe was reported in July after showing clinical signs of the fatal neurodegenerative disease. Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics Measles Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has announced 6 more measles cases, bringing the state's total to 53. 06 million) for a 5-year research program that will explore natural human protection against Salmonella. Chris Dall, MA Topics Polio Cholera Antimicrobial Stewardship The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) said in its weekly update that a wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)-positive sample was isolated from wastewater in Hamburg, Germany, this week. 56 million (US $6. Chris Dall, MA Topics Salmonella Antimicrobial Stewardship An international team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Liverpool has received an award of £4. All new cases are in the southwest region, which is the epicenter of measles activity in the state. Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) The health department in Washington state has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person to be diagnosed as having avian flu in the United States since February, and the first human ever known to be infected with the H5N5 strain. Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics West Nile The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health late last week confirmed the first West Nile Virus death of the year in a resident of San Fernando Valley, who was hospitalized and died from neurologic illness following a severe West Nile virus infection. Oct 28, 2025 · News brief 11 minutes ago. "The individual is under the age of five, exhibiting symptoms, and has a recent history of international travel," the Olmsted County Public Health Services said in a press Sep 30, 2025 · News brief Today at 1:57 p. Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics COVID-19 A new study from researchers at the University of South Australia reveals that wearable activity trackers, such as Apple Watches and Fitbits, show promise in detecting early signals of disease—particularly atrial fibrillation associated with stroke and COVID-19. Oct 9, 2025 · News brief Today at 1:02 p. Nov 14, 2025 · News brief Today at 1:12 p. Nov 14, 2025 · News brief Today at 1:12 p. Sep 4, 2024 · News brief Today at 2:12 p. Chris Dall, MA Topics Antimicrobial Stewardship Healthcare-Associated Infections Two medical societies are teaming up on an initiative to provide guidance on infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship in US health care settings. Oct 22, 2025 · News brief Today at 3:49 p. m. . Oct 27, 2025 · News brief 57 minutes ago. Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics Measles An unvaccinated child from Olmsted County, Minnesota, home to Rochester, has a confirmed case of measles. Mary Van Beusekom, MS Topics Chronic Wasting Disease The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has reported the first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Page County. Nov 17, 2025 · News brief Today at 3:48 p.