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E. coli strain linked to leafy greens associated with outbreaks, research led by CDC doctor says
A specific strain of E. coli associated with leafy greens has been the source of ongoing enteric illness since late ...

Suicide rates reach all-time high in US, per CDC data: ‘Silent public health crisis’
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & ...

Omicron subvariant EG.5 now dominant strain in US, CDC data shows
The EG.5 omicron subvariant is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for ...

Cases of leprosy, ‘historically uncommon’ in US, surge in central Florida, CDC says
Cases of leprosy are surging in central Florida, according to a recent research letter shared by the Centers for Disease ...

COVID hospitalizations are on the rise, could signal ‘late summer wave,’ says the CDC
The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is rising this summer in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says
The new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that her agency would likely come ...

Cruises see surge of Norovirus, highest in decade: CDC
The Norovirus, a nasty gastrointestinal virus, is preventing smooth sailing for some American travelers, with cases of the highly contagious ...

Measles protection is paramount before traveling outside the US, says CDC
A recent health alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns travelers to protect themselves against measles ...

Infections from potentially deadly bacteria in baby formula added to CDC watchlist
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will now begin tracking infections caused by Cronobacter, a potentially deadly bacteria that has ...

Locally acquired malaria cases confirmed in Texas and Florida as CDC calls for action plan
Several locally acquired malaria cases have been confirmed in Texas and Florida within the past two months, the Centers for ...