The CDC counts nearly 130 clade I mpox cases in at least 26 states and says local spread in 15 jurisdictions points to sustained transmission. A California county just reported cases with no travel abroad. Here is the risk, the symptoms and who should get vaccinated.
CDC's 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report estimates 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths a year from 19 drug-resistant germs. Here are the four urgent threats, why the totals can't be compared with 2019, and CDC's prevention steps.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,426 measles cases in 2026, with five deaths and 268 hospitalizations, most in Lancaster and Mifflin counties. In outbreak areas the state now advises an early MMR dose for babies 6 to 11 months old.
October 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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