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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Fall 2025 COVID booster update: FDA endorses JN.1-based vaccine as dominant LP.8.1 strain spreads
FDA backs fall 2025 COVID booster targeting LP.8.1; rollout to begin by August. New vaccine expected to offer stronger protection against dominant variants.
NB.1.8.1 variant monitored by WHO as global spread accelerates in May 2025
NB.1.8.1 spreads across U.S., India, and China in May 2025; WHO designates as Variant Under Monitoring. No rise in severity reported yet.
COVID-19 still killing 300 Americans weekly in 2025: Low vaccine uptake blamed
More than 300 Americans still die from COVID weekly. Find out why vaccine uptake, variant risks, and treatment gaps keep the toll high in 2025.
Deadly measles outbreak surges in US: CDC reveals highest case spike since 2019
The US faces its worst measles outbreak since 2019. Find out why cases are surging across 24 states and how falling vaccinations are fueling concern.
First U.S. bird flu death sparks health concerns: What you should know
The United States has reported its first human fatality from the H5N1 avian influenza, a development raising critical…
First severe case of H5N1 Bird Flu in humans sparks U.S. health concerns
The United States has confirmed its first severe human case of H5N1 bird flu, marking a concerning milestone…
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands, sickens over 75 across multiple states
A growing E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has alarmed health officials and consumers alike,…
McDonald’s faces stock turmoil as E. coli outbreak spreads—should investors worry?
McDonald’s Corporation, the global fast-food giant, is reeling as its stock price plummets following an E. coli outbreak…
Deadly mosquito virus strikes Massachusetts: Are you at risk?
A deadly mosquito-borne virus has reemerged in Massachusetts, causing widespread concern as towns across the state implement strict…
Is US facing new COVID-19 nightmare? KP.2 variant pushes hospitalization rates to record levels
The United States is grappling with the most severe COVID-19 surge since 2022, characterised by a sharp increase…