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Measles case reported in Philly; People may have been exposed at CHOP, South Philly health center

Measles Case Philly

Prevention

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. remains vulnerable to another crisis

COVID 5th Anniversary

Illness

As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults

Flu Rates 2025

Illness

COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren't enough to eliminate a disease

COVID-19 Shot 2020

Health News

After measles case reported in Philly area, CHOP doctor says there's no need to worry about vaccinated children

measles vaccine

Health News

Urgent CDC data and analyses on influenza and bird flu go missing as outbreaks escalate

CDC Flu Data

Illness

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

Cats Drinking Milk

Prevention

Norovirus, aka the 'stomach flu,' is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe

Stomach Flu Prevention

Illness

Philly's cure rate for hepatitis C has risen to nearly 60% over the last decade

Hepatitis Cases Philly

Healthy Eating

Led by RFK Jr., conservatives embrace raw milk. Regulators say it's dangerous

Raw Milk RFK

Illness

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Bird Flu Philly

Illness

How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic

Bird Flu Prevention

Illness

How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.'s watch

Robert Kennedy Jr Illness

Illness

First COVID-19 strain is linked to greater risk of cardiovascular issues for years after infection

covid-19 cardiovascular risk

Prevention

As childhood vaccine exemptions rise, expect an increase in preventable diseases, CHOP expert says

Childhood Vaccine Exemptions

Illness

Superbugs will kill an estimated 39 million people worldwide by 2050

Antibiotic Resistance Superbugs

Children's Health

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here's what you can do about it

School Illness Prevention

Children's Health

'Slapped cheek' disease is on the rise. Here's how the seasonal illness spreads and is treated

Fifth Disease CDC

Children's Health

Some children with recurrent wheezing need antivirals – not steroids, study finds

Wheezing Treatments Antivirals

Illness

Dengue fever is a rising threat in the United States, CDC warns

Dengue Fever CDC

Health News

Possible measles exposure reported at Philly airport

Philly Measles Airport

Health News

RFK Jr. says a worm ate his brain. A local doctor explains how that can happen

Illness

People with COVID-19 can stop isolating once they are fever free and feeling better, CDC says

Health News

Parents at Port Richmond school receive letter warning of mpox infection

Illness

Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concern about chronic wasting disease

Illness

COVID-19, flu activity may have hit its winter peak, hospital trends suggest

COVID-19 Flu Cases

Health News

Additional measles cases confirmed in Philly; city health centers to provide free MMR vaccines

Measles MMR vaccine

Health News

Philly health officials have confirmed 4 measles cases since late December; others may have been exposed

Measles Philly CHOP

Illness

RSV is spreading rapidly as the holiday season kicks into gear

Respiratory Illness RSV

Illness

Climate change may allow infectious diseases to spread further and linger longer, federal report warns

Illness

COVID-19 cases are rising in the U.S., but the risk remains 'low' in Philadelphia

Illness

Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here's how to tell the difference

Sore Throat Cause

Prevention

It's tick season — here's how to stay protected and what to do if bit

Illness

A little-known respiratory virus surged this spring as other illnesses receded

Human Metapneumovirus hMPV

Health News

End of COVID-19 emergency will usher in changes across the U.S. health system

COVID Emergency Ends

Prevention

Penn scientists inch closer to universal flu vaccine that could weaken future pandemics

Penn flu vaccine

Illness

Flu season is off to an early start in Philly, but it's hard to predict how it will shape out, officials say

Flu season Philly

Illness

An RSV outbreak is surging in the United States; here's what parents should know

RSV Outbreak

Adult Health

An overlooked STD could become the next superbug, scientists warn

STDs M. gen.

Illness

Long COVID: How researchers are zeroing in on the self-targeted immune attacks that may lurk behind it

Long COVID

Illness

Polio outbreak in New York a warning sign for Philly, health experts say

Polio Philly

Prevention

Colleges need to prepare for monkeypox to spread among students, infectious disease experts say

Monkeypox Temple University

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