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New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products
New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-growing-number-of-salmonella-illnesses-and-outbreaks-linked-to-moringa-leaf-products-consumers.html
2026-05-27T14:19:00Z

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Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products
Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-alert-update-growing-number-of-salmonella-illnesses-and-outbreaks-linked-to-moringa-leaf-products.html
2026-05-27T14:15:00Z

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Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/enhanced-ebola-airport-screening-expands-to-atlanta.html
2026-05-23T08:00:00Z

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Statement: Update on Title 42 Order
Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/statement-update-on-title-42-order.html
2026-05-22T18:30:00Z

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Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-update-on-ebola-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-uganda-5-22-2026.html
2026-05-22T13:50:00Z

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Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-enhanced-ebola-airport-screening-begins-at-washington-dulles-international-airport.html
2026-05-21T13:40:00Z

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Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-update-on-ebola-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-uganda-5-20-2026.html
2026-05-20T17:30:00Z

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Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026
Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-updates-on-cdcs-response-to-the-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-uganda-and-the-hantavirus.html
2026-05-19T18:00:00Z

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CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/cdc-provides-update-on-hantavirus-outbreak-linked-to-m-v-hondius-cruise-ship.html
2026-05-19T12:10:00Z

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Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-update-on-ebola-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-uganda-5-18-2026.html
2026-05-18T16:15:00Z

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Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026
Audio file also available ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-ebola-update-05-17-2026.html
2026-05-17T18:40:00Z

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CDC Mobilizes International Response Following Ebola Disease Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/cdc-mobilizes-international-ebola-response.html
2026-05-17T04:00:00Z

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Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-update0515-on-cdcs-hantavirus-response.html
2026-05-15T16:00:00Z

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UPDATE – Ongoing Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry sickens 150 more people with over a quarter of cases in children under 5 years old
Investigation of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry has been updated ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-update-ongoing-salmonella-outbreaks-linked-to-backyard-poultry-sickens-150-more-people-with-over.html
2026-05-14T15:59:00Z

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Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/14/2026
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/14/2026 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-update0514-on-cdcs-hantavirus-response.html
2026-05-14T01:00:00Z

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Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/13/2026
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/13/2026 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/transcript-update-on-cdcs-hantavirus-response.html
2026-05-13T04:00:00Z

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CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
The U.S. government is actively monitoring and responding to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship. At this time, the risk to the American public remains extremely low. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-provides-update-on-hantavirus-outbreak-linked-to-m-v-hondius-cruise-ship.html
2026-05-08T04:00:00Z

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NewSalmonella outbreak linked to pet veiled chameleons; all sick people are children 2 years old or younger
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-newsalmonella-outbreak-linked-to-pet-veiled-chameleons-all-sick-people-are-children-2-years-old-or.html
2026-05-07T15:04:00Z

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Statement on the M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
The Administration is closely monitoring the situation with U.S. travelers. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026-hantavirus-confirmed-cruise-ship.html
2026-05-06T20:23:00Z

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CDC Data Show Weekly ER Visits for Tick Bites Higher than Usual
Public health resources can help protect individuals and their families this tick season ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-data-show-weekly-er-visits-for-tick-bites-higher-than-usual.html
2026-04-23T14:00:00Z

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CDC announces Salmonella outbreak in 13 states linked to backyard poultry.
34 people across 13 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-announces-salmonella-outbreak-in-13-states-linked-to-backyard-poultry-take-steps-to-protect.html
2026-04-23T13:00:00Z

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CDC Disease Detectives Present at Annual CDC EIS Conference
CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service officers are gathering this week for the 2026 EIS Conference ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-disease-detectives-present-at-annual-cdc-eis-conference.html
2026-04-20T04:00:00Z

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CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
NIOSH will kick off the agency’s annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdcs-niosh-continues-annual-free-health-screenings-for-coal-miners-announces-2026-dates.html
2026-03-11T04:00:00Z

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CDC Reinforces National Measles Response Through State Collaboration
CDC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities across the United States ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-reinforces-national-measles-response-through-state-collaboration.html
2026-03-09T04:00:00Z

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Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
HHS and CDC today announced the appointment of two new members to the CDC ACIP. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-secretary-kennedy-appoints-two-physicians-to-cdcs-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices.html
2026-02-28T05:00:00Z

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Statement on the Resignation of the CDC Principal Deputy Director
CDC announced Dr. Ralph Abraham stepped down as Principal Deputy Director, effective immediately. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-statement-on-the-resignation-of-the-cdc-principal-deputy-director.html
2026-02-23T09:08:00Z

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Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa powder capsules
Three people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-new-extensively-drug-resistantsalmonella-outbreak-linked-to-moringa-powder-capsules.html
2026-02-13T09:24:00Z

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CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer is Now the Largest in the Nation
Program invites all U.S. firefighters to join to enhance understanding of cancer risk ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdcs-national-firefighter-registry-for-cancer-is-now-the-largest-in-the-nation.html
2026-02-10T05:00:00Z

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CDC Surpasses 1 Million Voluntary Air Travel Participants in Biosurveillance Program
CDC announced its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program surpassed one million participants ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-surpasses-1-million-voluntary-air-travel-participants-in-biosurveillance-program.html
2026-01-30T05:00:00Z

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New recall in Salmonella outbreak linked to dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder
As of January 29, a total of 65 people in 28 states have now been reported ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-new-recall-in-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-dietary-supplements-containing-moringa-leaf-powder.html
2026-01-29T05:00:00Z

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United States Completes WHO Withdrawal
U.S. exits WHO, citing COVID-19 failures, politicization, and shift to bilateral health efforts. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/united-states-completes-who-withdrawal.html
2026-01-22T05:00:00Z

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Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders linked to new Salmonella outbreak
45 people across 21 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-live-it-up-super-greens-supplement-powders-linked-to-new-salmonella-outbreak.html
2026-01-14T15:00:00Z

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CDC Acts on Presidential Memorandum to Update Childhood Immunization Schedule
Deputy Secretary of HHS and Acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill signed a decision memorandum ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-acts-on-presidential-memorandum-to-update-childhood-immunization-schedule.html
2026-01-04T00:00:00Z

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Raw oysters linked to ongoing Salmonella outbreak; almost half of U.S. states reporting cases
Sixty-four people across 22 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-raw-oysters-linked-to-ongoing-salmonella-outbreak-almost-half-of-u-s-states-reporting-cases.html
2025-12-23T05:00:00Z

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Fact Sheet Hepatitis B Immunization
Fact Sheet Hepatitis B Immunization ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/fact-sheet-hepatitis-b-immunization.html
2025-12-16T05:00:00Z

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CDC Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Immunization for Infants Born to Women Who Test Negative for Hepatitis B Virus
The CDC today adopted individual-based decision-making for hepatitis B immunization ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-hepatitis-b-immunization.html
2025-12-16T05:00:00Z

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Secretary Kennedy Swears in Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham as Principal Deputy Director of CDC
Ralph Abraham, M.D., was sworn in today as Principal Deputy Director of the CDC. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-principal-deputy-director.html
2025-12-15T00:00:00Z

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CDC’s Rapid Response Helps Solve First Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Formula
The CDC has released an update on the ongoing investigation of infant botulism cases ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdcs-rapid-response-helps-solve-first-infant-botulism-outbreak-linked-to-formula.html
2025-12-10T05:00:00Z

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ACIP Recommends Individual-Based Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Vaccine for Infants Born to Women Who Test Negative for the Virus
ACIP today voted to recommend individual-based decision-making for hepatitis B vaccine. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-acip-recommends-individual-based-decision-making-for-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-infants-born-to-women.html
2025-12-05T13:47:00Z

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Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf, an ingredient in powdered supplements
11 people from 7 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-moringa-leaf-an-ingredient-in-powdered-supplements.html
2025-10-31T04:00:00Z

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CDC continues to note illnesses despite product recalls and asks consumers to check for recalled foods in Listeria outbreak linked to prepared meals
CDC urges people to check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled foods. Do not eat them. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-continues-to-note-illnesses-despite-product-recalls.html
2025-10-30T04:00:00Z

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CDC Immunization Schedule Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for COVID-19 and Standalone Vaccination for Chickenpox in Toddlers
CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/cdc-immunization-schedule-adopts-individual-based-decision.html
2025-10-06T10:03:00Z

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Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Suzy Ellis, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-statement-from-laura-chanchien-parajon-md-mph-director-acting-cdcs-national-center-for-1.html
2025-09-30T04:00:00Z

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Listeria Outbreak to include more Prepared Foods
CDC Expands Listeria Outbreak Alert to Include Additional Prepared Foods ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/cdc-expands-listeria-outbreak-alert-to-include-additional-prepared-foods.html
2025-09-26T18:30:00Z

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CDC expands Listeria outbreak to include more prepared meals
3 additional illnesses and 1 additional death have been reported in this outbreak. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/cdc-expands-listeria-outbreak-alert-to-include-additional-prepared-foods.html
2025-09-26T04:00:00Z

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CDC Reports Latest National Data on Syphilis in Newborns and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024 ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-reports-latest-national-data-on-syphilis-in-newborns-and-sexually-transmitted-infections-stis.html
2025-09-24T04:00:00Z

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CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria
A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-report-finds-sharp-rise-in-dangerous-drug-resistant-bacteria.html
2025-09-23T15:29:00Z

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Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Michael Fletcher, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
Michael Fletcher, a passionate advocate for quit-smoking efforts, has passed away ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/statement-from-laura-chanchien-parajon-md-mph-director-acting-cdcs-national-center-for.html
2025-09-18T15:58:00Z

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Certain Metabolic Meals home delivery foods reported in ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation
Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-certain-metabolic-meals-home-delivery-foods-reported-in-ongoing-salmonella-outbreak-investigation.html
2025-09-05T16:46:00Z

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Nearly 100 people sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-nearly-100-people-sick-in-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-recalled-eggs.html
2025-08-28T13:21:00Z

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