NewSalmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Veiled Chameleons; All Sick People Are Children 2 Years Old or Younger
The CDC has linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to pet veiled chameleons, identifying five children under two years old across four states as patients. All cases involve the same bacterial strain, underscoring that healthy‑looking reptiles can still carry harmful germs. Health officials stress that reptiles are unsuitable pets for children under five due to heightened infection risk. The agency also issued detailed hygiene guidelines for pet owners and retailers to curb further spread.
Statement on the M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
The CDC announced that U.S. travelers aboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship have been confirmed with hantavirus. The Department of State is leading a whole‑of‑government effort to contact passengers, coordinate repatriation, and work with international health authorities. Officials emphasize that the...
CDC Data Show Weekly ER Visits for Tick Bites Higher than Usual
The CDC’s Tick Bite Tracker shows weekly emergency‑room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels since 2017 in every U.S. region except the South‑Central states. The surge comes as the nation heads into Lyme Disease Awareness Month, prompting...
CDC Announces Salmonella Outbreak in 13 States Linked to Backyard Poultry.
The CDC has confirmed a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 34 people in 13 states, with 13 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Healthy‑looking chickens and ducks can carry the bacteria, exposing owners and their families through direct...
CDC Disease Detectives Present at Annual CDC EIS Conference
The CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) will convene its disease detectives for the 2026 Annual EIS Conference, marking the program’s 75th anniversary. The four‑day event runs April 21‑24 on the CDC campus in Atlanta, featuring outbreak investigations, new scientific findings,...
CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched its 21st annual mobile health‑screening program for coal miners, running from March through May 2026. The free, confidential service travels to West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana,...
Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC announced the appointment of two physicians to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Dr. Sean G. Downing, an internal medicine and pediatrics specialist from Florida, and Dr....
Statement on the Resignation of the CDC Principal Deputy Director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that Dr. Ralph Abraham has resigned as Principal Deputy Director, effective immediately, to address unforeseen family obligations. Abraham, who joined the role in 2024, was recognized for enhancing national preparedness and streamlining...
CDC Newsroom Releases
The episode reviews recent CDC press releases, highlighting a series of Salmonella outbreaks tied to moringa leaf powder and other dietary supplements, as well as raw oysters. It also notes the launch of the nation’s largest National Firefighter Registry for...
Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Powder Capsules
The CDC announced a multistate outbreak of extensively drug‑resistant Salmonella linked to Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules, with seven confirmed illnesses across seven states and three hospitalizations. The strain’s resistance means standard antibiotics may be ineffective, requiring alternative treatments. Listeners...
CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer Is Now the Largest in the Nation
The episode announces that CDC’s National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR) has surpassed 40,000 participants, making it the nation’s largest firefighter cohort for studying occupational cancer risk. It explains how the registry gathers detailed work histories and links them to...