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U.S. Flu continues to ebb as pediatric deaths reach 198

Apr

Flu continues to ebb in US as pediatric deaths reach 198 One state, however—New York—reports high activity of influenza-like illness. CIDRAP

US flu activity declined steadily again last week, with rates of influenza-like illness (ILI) dropping further and staying below baseline levels, but flu-related deaths in children climbed to 198, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its weekly update Friday. ...

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Measles outbreaks hit Michigan and Pennsylvania as well as six previously hit states

Apr

Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks. Here's what to know Michigan and Pennsylvania officials confirmed measles outbreaks this week. U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas also have active measles outbreaks. AP News

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Analysis: it took extraordinary measures to stop the last spread of measles in 2019

Mar

During the last major measles outbreaks in the US, it took extraordinary measures to stop the spread | CNN Six years ago, two communities in New York – one in Brooklyn and one in Rockland County – were facing the worst measles outbreaks the United States had seen in decades. It was the closest the nation has gotten to losing elimination status for the extremely contagious disease, a milestone that was achieved in 2000. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Measles cases reported in 9 U.S. states as outbreaks spread

Mar

9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow One of the most contagious viruses in the world is spreading around the United States. So far in 2025 there have been three distinct measles outbreaks and at least 164 cases reported to the Centers… amartichoux The Hill

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New York City closes live poultry markets because of bird flu outbreak

Feb

Live poultry markets ordered shut in New York City because of avian flu outbreak New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city. AP News

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Wide-Ranging Measures Proposed to Control Bigger Storms Coming With Climate Change --study

Jan

Storms Are Getting Bigger With Climate Change. A New Flood Study Offers One Region Ideas to Prepare In southeastern Pennsylvania, Hurricane Ida in 2021 was a preview of a flood-prone future. A report recommends construction projects and other fixes to save lives and property. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

The outlook for more climate-related flooding in a southeastern Pennsylvania watershed has prompted a new call for measures to contain heavy rains, allow raging waters to pass downstream and help the public anticipate bigger and more frequent storms.

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