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April 29, 2026 4 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm What we learned from South Carolina’s measles outbreak The recent measles outbreak in South Carolina sickened nearly 1,000 people before public health officials got it under control. Vaccination can effectively prevent further spread By Tanya Lewis edited by Claire Cameron A fact sheet

Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities Published December 20, 2025 2:15PM (EST) Measles outbreaks continue nationwide as more people grow cautious of childhood vaccination schedules, taking the lead set by anti-vax officials like HHS Secretary Kennedy. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images) Health officials are warning of

New Zealand has reported E. coli, Clostridium perfringens and Vibrio outbreaks in recent months. An outbreak of acute gastroenteritis associated with a food business was reported in Auckland in June. It involved 32 patients. Clostridium perfringens was identified in leftover food, and in clinical samples from a hospitalized person and...