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Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Friday, March 28 by ABC News

(SALT LAKE CITY) -- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill making the state the first in the nation to ban fluoride in drinking water.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials

Thursday, March 27 by ABC News

(LANSING, Mich.) -- A Michigan resident has died of rabies after apparently undergoing an organ transplant, health officials said.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) told ABC News that the patient underwent an organ transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024.The... Read More.

Measles vaccinations are increasing in some areas hit hard by cases: Officials

Wednesday, March 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Measles vaccination rates appear to be increasing in some areas of the U.S. that have been affected by outbreaks this year.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that people receive two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine... Read More.

Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train

Wednesday, March 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A measles case was confirmed in a person who traveled to Washington, D.C., on an Amtrak train, according to the D.C. Department of Health (DC Health).The person visited multiple locations while contagious, including the southbound Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 Train and Union... Read More.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 327 cases with 18 confirmed infections over last 5 days: Officials

Wednesday, March 26 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 18 cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total to 327 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.Nearly all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in... Read More.

Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024

Friday, March 21 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 309, with 30 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday.This means the total number of Texas cases linked to the... Read More.

As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine dose?

Thursday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As measles cases continue to spread across the United States, many Americans may be asking themselves if they need a measles vaccine booster to enhance protection.An outbreak in western Texas has grown to 279 cases, mostly among those who are unvaccinated... Read More.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, approaching nationwide total for 2024

Wednesday, March 19 by ABC News

(LUBBOCK, Texas) -- The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 20 additional cases confirmed, bringing the total to 279 cases, according to new state data published Tuesday.Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination... Read More.

HHS appears to delete Surgeon General gun violence advisory webpage

Tuesday, March 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) appears to have taken down a webpage from the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) that included an advisory on gun violence.In June 2024, then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory declaring gun... Read More.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, mostly among unvaccinated or those with unknown status

Tuesday, March 18 by ABC News

(LUBBOCK, Texas) -- The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 20 additional cases confirmed, bringing the total to 279 cases, according to new state data published Tuesday.Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination... Read More.

Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials

Measles vaccinations are increasing in some areas hit hard by cases: Officials

Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train

Texas measles outbreak grows to 327 cases with 18 confirmed infections over last 5 days: Officials

Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024

As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine dose?

Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, approaching nationwide total for 2024

HHS appears to delete Surgeon General gun violence advisory webpage

Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, mostly among unvaccinated or those with unknown status

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