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‘Unbelievably contagious’: Measles cases soar nationwide: What you need to know – WTOP News

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

More than 980 have been reported across 26 states as of Monday, according to the CDC. That’s more than four times the total number of measles cases recorded for…

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Potential measles exposure reported in downtown Bethesda – WTOP News

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

A Virginia resident with a confirmed case of measles was in a downtown Bethesda office building on Feb. 10, potentially exposing others to the viral infection, Montgomery County…

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Person with measles traveled through Maryland, Virginia last week, health officials say – WTOP News

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

The Maryland Department of Health said the person traveled on trains from Jan. 7-8. A confirmed case of measles was reported in a person who traveled last week…

Read more Person with measles traveled through Maryland, Virginia last week, health officials say – WTOP News

US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots

January 5, 2026January 7, 2026 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services is recommending fewer vaccines for most American children, health officials said Monday. Health officials will continue to recommend the…

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CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines

November 20, 2025November 21, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was replaced Wednesday with anti-vaccine talking points that don’t rule out a link between vaccines…

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A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

November 19, 2025November 20, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges in…

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Missed your annual flu shot? Local doctor says: ‘Time to get it’ – WTOP News

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

This year’s flu season may arrive later than usual, but that does not necessarily mean it will be mild. It does mean that it’s not too late to…

Read more Missed your annual flu shot? Local doctor says: ‘Time to get it’ – WTOP News

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

November 18, 2025November 19, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges…

Read more A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

Ex-CDC director set to tell senators that RFK Jr. required political sign-off on decisions, called for firings without cause

September 16, 2025September 17, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — Dr. Susan Monarez, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is expected to say in a Senate committee hearing this week that US…

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RFK Jr. promised to ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again.’ Here’s how he plans to do it

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — President Donald Trump’s strategy to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ includes investigating vaccine injuries and pharmaceutical practices but stops short of new regulatory action, for now. US Health…

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Florida plans to end vaccine mandates statewide, including for schoolchildren

September 3, 2025September 4, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — Florida will move to end all vaccine mandates in the state, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced Wednesday. The move would make Florida the first state…

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Texas Declares Measles Outbreak Over – KXL

August 18, 2025August 19, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

(Associated Press) – Health officials in Texas have declared the state’s measles outbreak over. The virus sickened 762 people since late January. Nearly 100 were hospitalized and two…

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COVID surges nationwide with highest rates in Southwest as students return to school

August 16, 2025August 19, 2025 · World News

COVID-19 rates in the Southwestern United States reached 12.5% — the highest in the nation — according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…

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German Man Receives 217 Covid Vaccines

German Man Receives 217 Covid Vaccines

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 · Humor

A German man who voluntarily received 217 Covid 19 vaccines in the span of 29 months has experienced no negative health effects, according to researchers, although doctors still…

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New coronavirus variant has experts on alert and WHO is urging countries to step up COVID surveillance

New coronavirus variant has experts on alert and WHO is urging countries to step up COVID surveillance

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 · Breaking News

A new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has put epidemiologists around the world on alert, and the World Health Organization is asking countries to sustain early warning, surveillance…

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New ‘Eris’ COVID variant is dominant in the U.S., but a shortage of data is making it hard to track

New ‘Eris’ COVID variant is dominant in the U.S., but a shortage of data is making it hard to track

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 · Breaking News

A new variant of COVID-19 dubbed EG.5 has become dominant in the U.S., according to projections made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although a shortage…

Read more New ‘Eris’ COVID variant is dominant in the U.S., but a shortage of data is making it hard to track
The Pet Shop: Calendar of events

The Pet Shop: Calendar of events

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 · Pets

Pet Adoption Special: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 30, Burlington Animal Services, 221 Stone Quarry Road, Burlington. All dogs weighing more than…

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The Pet Shop: Calendar of events

June 17, 2023August 19, 2025 · Pets

Pet Adoption Special: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 30, Burlington Animal Services, 221 Stone Quarry Road, Burlington. All dogs weighing more than…

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The Pet Shop: Calendar of events

The Pet Shop: Calendar of events

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 · Pets

Pet Adoption Fair: 9 a.m.-noon May 21, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. With Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network. 336-288-7006. Source link

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The Pet Shop: Calendar of events

May 20, 2023August 22, 2025 · Pets

Pet Adoption Fair: 9 a.m.-noon May 21, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. With Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network. 336-288-7006. Source link

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