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New York Faces Severe Flu Season with Rising Hospitalizations

January 3, 2026

New York is dealing with a tough flu season, with a lot of people getting very sick. In just one week, over 4, 500 people were hospitalized with the flu. That's a big jump from the week before, where around 3, 600 people were hospitalized. This is the highest number of flu hospitalizations in a sing

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Baby Formula Recall: What Parents Need to Know

November 12, 2025

A serious health alert has been issued in Rhode Island due to a growing outbreak of infant botulism. This outbreak is linked to a specific baby formula, ByHeart, which has now been recalled. At least 15 babies across 12 states, including Rhode Island, have fallen ill since August. The good news is t

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Measles Alert: What You Need to Know After Airport Exposure

November 12, 2025

A recent measles case at Philadelphia International Airport has sparked concerns. The virus can spread easily through the air. This is a reminder of how quickly diseases can travel. The health department issued a warning. Anyone in terminals A and B between 8:50 a. m. and 4 p. m. on Sunday might ha

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Mosquito Alert: New Virus Found in Atlantic County

October 8, 2025

In a recent discovery, health officials in Atlantic County found that mosquitoes in the area carry a virus called Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV). This news came out on a Wednesday, revealing that the sample was taken from Morris Avenue in Egg Harbor Township. The sample was collected on October 1 and

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Mosquito Alert: West Nile Virus Spotted in Macomb County

July 3, 2025

Health officials in Macomb County have found West Nile Virus in mosquitoes, marking the first time this summer. No one has gotten sick yet, but they want everyone to be careful. West Nile Virus can make people sick, but not everyone gets symptoms. Some might feel achy, have a fever, or headache. Ot

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Wayne County Resident Battles West Nile Virus: What You Need to Know

June 25, 2025

A person in Wayne County has become the first in Illinois to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. This news comes as a reminder that mosquitoes are not just annoying—they can be dangerous. The virus is spread when infected mosquitoes bite humans, and while many people don't get sick, som

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Wildfires and Breathing: What You Need to Know

June 6, 2025

Wildfires have a big impact on air quality. This is especially true in the Kaladar, Bannockburn, and Bon Echo Park areas. Environment Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement. This means smoke from wildfires is making the air unhealthy to breathe. This warning came out on June 5, 2025, just bef

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Rainbow Trout Alert: What You Need to Know About Runyon Lake's Fish

May 30, 2025

Colorado has a problem with its fish. The Colorado Department of Health and Environment has put out a warning. It is about rainbow trout from Runyon Lake. These fish have high levels of a chemical called perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). This chemical is a type of PFAS. PFAS are harmful to humans. T

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Measles Surfaces in Cass County: What You Need to Know

May 12, 2025

Two new measles cases have popped up in Cass County. This news comes from the North Dakota Health and Human Services. These cases bring the state's total to 11 for the year 2025. The infected individuals had not received the measles vaccine. They caught the disease while traveling abroad. One of the

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Measles Alert: A Traveler Brings the Virus Home

March 15, 2025

A measles case has been confirmed in an adult in Oakland County. This individual had recently returned from a trip abroad. The person's vaccination status is unknown. The adult arrived home on February 27. Symptoms started on March 3, and a rash appeared on March 7. This means the virus could have s