The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected over 10,000 people and caused nearly 5,000 deaths, becoming the fastest‑spreading and most geographically extensive event of its kind.
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A Lancet Oncology analysis estimates infections caused about 2.3 million new cancers in 2024, highlighting the preventive potential of vaccines and other measures.
The CDC’s updated measles dashboard still excludes four Pennsylvania deaths, prompting a congressional briefing request as the state’s outbreak appears to be accelerating.
WHO Director‑General Tedros warned that every Ebola transmission chain in the DRC must be identified and stopped, as deaths top 3,000 and funding gaps exceed $1 billion.
The Health and Human Services Department has opened a public comment period on new vaccine categorization proposals that could shift many childhood shots out of routine recommendation.
Emerging research suggests the shingles vaccine may offer significant protection against dementia in older adults. Studies indicate a reduced risk of dementia following vaccination, though the exact mechanisms are still being explored.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has released its own vaccine schedule for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, differing from recent U.S. government recommendations.