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USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf on June 3, and state and federal agencies are urging fast reporting of suspicious animal wounds. CDC says no locally acquired human infestations have been reported in the United States, but people and animal owners should know the symptoms and reporting steps.
CDC says multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry remain open, with 513 reported illnesses, 134 hospitalizations and one death. Families and flock owners are urged to wash hands, keep birds outside the home and keep young children away from chicks and ducklings.
CDC says no Andes virus cases tied to the M/V Hondius cruise-ship outbreak have been confirmed in the United States. The agency says the overall risk to the American public and travelers remains extremely low while exposed passengers complete monitoring.
CDC reported 2,104 confirmed measles cases in the United States in 2026 as of its June 18 update, with resident cases reported by 41 jurisdictions. Most confirmed cases are linked to outbreaks, and state health departments may post local exposure updates before CDC’s national page changes.
UKHSA says England has recorded 736 laboratory-confirmed measles cases so far in 2026, with two child deaths confirmed. The latest figures show recent activity has been highest in London, the East of England and the West Midlands.
NHS England’s first corridor care dataset recorded an average of 2,241 patients a day in emergency department corridor care in May, plus 669 in similar hospital settings elsewhere. The figures offer a new national baseline, but the data is experimental and comes with important caveats.
The one-off MenB vaccine programme covers Year 13 pupils and under-25s starting university or some residential further education for the first time. NHS public information says the offer starts from 20 July 2026, with two doses needed for protection.
The England interim report says recorded ADHD and autism diagnoses and referrals have risen, but it does not yet make recommendations. Here is what the latest GOV.UK update means for people waiting for assessment or support.
NHS England says eligible men with early, low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer will be offered SABR radiotherapy, a more targeted treatment usually given in five doses. Patients should ask their specialist team whether it is suitable for their diagnosis and treatment plan.
USDA and Texas officials have confirmed New World screwworm in two Zavala County calves, with animal movement controls in place in the Zavala and Uvalde County areas. Officials say public risk remains low, but residents should check animals for wounds, larvae or eggs and report suspected infestations quickly.
The CDC says 2,030 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2026, with most cases tied to outbreaks. The latest update also explains why state counts may differ from the national total.
