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Clinical Advisor
As of May 7, 2026, three passengers had died and additional suspected cases emerged aboard a cruise ship cluster linked to Andes hantavirus, the one strain documented to spread person-to-person.
Emergency Medicine May 21st 2026
“We’re likely to see more outbreaks…it’s the most contagious infectious disease out there.” – Josh Michaud, KFF
Family Medicine/General Practice January 14th 2026
Annals of Internal Medicine
The Texas DSHS now recommends early MMR doses for infants and accelerated second doses for children in outbreak counties, reflecting WHO-aligned outbreak protocols.
Family Medicine/General Practice June 5th 2025
MDLinx
In a room of ten unvaccinated people exposed to the virus, nine are likely to become infected.
Emergency Medicine March 13th 2025
Healthline
Despite affecting 107 flocks across 18 states in just 30 days, the bird flu outbreak presents minimal risk to human health when proper food handling protocols are followed.
All Specialties February 6th 2025
Epoch Health
The CDC investigation revealed that the 65 people who contracted Salmonella from the outbreak ranged from 2 to 88 years old, highlighting the wide demographic susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.
Emergency Medicine October 2nd 2024