As of April 9, 1,714 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,704 measles cases were reported by 33 jurisdictions. There have been 17 new outbreaks reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (1,609 of 1,714) are outbreak-associated (377 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,232 from outbreaks that started in 2025).
In a recent study researchers in Australia and Norway examined how inflammatory and neurological protein levels differ between long COVID and recovery, and how they respond to vaccination and reinfection. According to research, an estimated 5% to 30% of people infected with long COVID continue to experience symptoms months later.
A drug-resistant strain of shigella infections is increasing in the United States (U.S.), according to federal health officials. In an April 9 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), officials found the infections, which have no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved oral treatment, have jumped 8.5% from 2011 to 2023. Officials called the increase a public health threat especially since shigella is spread easily from person to person through fecal-oral transmission, sexual contact or through contaminated food and water.
A clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that a scalable, team-based intervention strategy in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) was able to significantly reduce systolic blood pressure for low-income participants. Scientists deployed team-based care, which included intensive blood-pressure management, blood pressure tracking and feedback to providers, health coaching on lifestyle changes and medication adherence, and home blood-pressure monitoring.
Blaine Labs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling three lot numbers of Wound Care Gel products, 1 oz. & 3 oz. (0.1% Benzalkonium Chloride) to the consumer level due to microbial contamination. The affected product has been found to contain Lysinibacillus fusiformis, an environmental organism. While it is generally considered to have low pathogenicity in healthy individuals, it can survive in adverse conditions and may act as an opportunistic organism.
Liquid Blenz Corp is recalling all codes of Good Brain Tonic due to possible Botulism contamination. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms.
Identify, Isolate and Inform: It is important to continueto ask travel questions. The purpose of this notice is to remind healthcare providers about actions to take in Georgia when evaluating patients for possible serious communicable diseases.
Travel Clinical Assistant (TCA)
TheTravel Clinical Assistantprovides post-travel clinical information on travel-related diseases for 231 countries. Diseases with recent outbreaks occurring in the last two years are listed first.
