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01/16/2026

Did you know that the plague still exists today? Although it is most widely known for killing millions of people in Europe during the Middle Ages, the plague is now a rare cause of illness in certain areas of the United States, Asia, and Africa.

01/12/2026

Today's is Dengue. Learn more here:

WHO fact sheet on dengue, providing information on symptoms, diagnostics and treatment, global burden, transmission, risk factors, prevention and control and WHO's work in this area.

01/12/2026

About half of the world's population is at risk of contracting this mosquito-borne illness, which causes an estimated 100-400 million cases each year. What is this virus called?

01/09/2026

Did you know that smallpox is believed to have existed for at least 3,000 years? This belief stems from the discovery of smallpox-like rashes on Egyptian mummies.

01/08/2026

New on - "Massachusetts Moves to Protect Vaccine Access as Hesitancy Grows" - Read it here: https://ow.ly/lxVO50XTA59

01/05/2026

Today's is Norovirus. Learn more here:

Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States.

01/05/2026

This illness is often called the "stomach flu" or "stomach bug" but is not actually related to the flu. What is this disease called?

01/02/2026

Did you know that nearly 3 in 4 Americans live in a community where animals carry rabies? Learn more about the disease and how to protect yourself and your animals here: https://ow.ly/Ka1b50XNa9P

Find out more about rabies disease, how it spreads, who's at risk, and how to prevent it.

12/29/2025

Today's is Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome. Learn more about here: https://ow.ly/n3qP50XNa7i

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a rare, but serious bacterial infection. STSS can develop very quickly into low blood pressure, multiple organ failure, and even death.

12/29/2025

This rare but serious bacterial infection is caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat (group A Streptococcus). This infection is treatable with antibiotics but necessitates a visit to the hospital. What is this condition called?

12/26/2025

Did you know Coxsackievirus A16, a member of the enterovirus family, is the most common cause of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in the US? Learn more about HFMD at

Learn about hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is very contagious and most common in young children.

12/22/2025

Today's is dioxins. Learn more here:

Learn about hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is very contagious and most common in young children.