A person from Michigan has sadly passed away due to rabies. This is unusual because the disease was not caught from an animal bite. The person got rabies from an organ transplant. The transplant happened in Ohio, in a county just south of the Michigan border. The person died in January, but the tran
A person from Michigan lost their life to rabies after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio. The transplant happened in December 2024 at a hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Sadly, the recipient passed away in January 2025. This is a rare case, as rabies is typically spread through animal bites or scratches
A high-ranking official in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has a history of spreading false information about vaccines. This official, along with the President, has repeatedly suggested that vaccines are connected to autism. This idea has been thoroughly debunked by numerous studie
Measles is making a comeback in the United States. It has spread to Kansas and is affecting children the most. The state health department suspects it may be connected to a larger outbreak happening in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The virus has already infected 379 people across these three s
In Kansas, measles is making a comeback, and it is spreading fast. Within a week, the number of cases doubled, and the virus reached three more counties. Some of these counties have shockingly low vaccination rates among kindergartners, with some as low as 41 percent. Experts say that a vaccination
The Department of Health and Human Services made a sudden decision. They stopped over $12 billion in federal grants to states. These funds were meant for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treatment, and other pressing health matters. This move is likely to make things e
Measles is a serious disease that can lead to severe health problems. In recent times, there has been a push for an alternative treatment for measles. This treatment involves the use of high doses of Vitamin A. The idea was promoted by a well-known figure in the anti-vaccination movement. This perso
A person with measles recently visited Washington, D. C. , and traveled on an Amtrak train, sparking concerns about potential exposure. The D. C. Department of Health is now working to alert individuals who might have come into contact with the infected person. The individual was contagious during t
The National Policy for Reducing Morbimortality from Accidents and Violence (PNRMAV) led to the creation of Violence Prevention and Health Promotion Centers (NPVPS). These centers were set up to tackle the growing issues of accidents and violence in communities. The idea was to have these centers at
The government has decided to take back $11. 4 billion in COVID-19 funds from local health departments. This money was meant to help with testing, vaccines, and health projects. The decision was made because officials believe the pandemic is over. However, this move has sparked some debate. Some peo
