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Byline: DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer

14 Aug

Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus

published on August 14, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many people’s minds:

20 Jun

US measles count now tops 1,200 cases, and Iowa announces an outbreak

published on June 20, 2025 - 2:48 PM

The U.S. logged fewer than 20 measles cases this week, though Iowa announced the state’s first outbreak Thursday and Georgia

18 Jun

What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats

published on June 18, 2025 - 1:48 PM

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned

27 May

US measles case count climbs slightly to 1,046 cases, while Indiana’s outbreak ends

published on May 27, 2025 - 2:17 PM

The U.S. saw a small increase in measles cases last week, an indicator that outbreaks are slowing down, though exposures

16 May

Texas’ measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases

published on May 16, 2025 - 3:14 PM

Texas’ measles outbreak shows signs of slowing, with fewer than 10 newly reported cases in the last week, but experts

09 May

The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

published on May 9, 2025 - 2:48 PM

The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases Friday, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases

17 Apr

Michigan joins six other states with measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know

published on April 17, 2025 - 2:37 PM

Michigan officials confirmed a new measles outbreak Thursday near Grand Rapids, bringing the U.S. to seven states with active outbreaks

11 Apr

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

published on April 11, 2025 - 2:46 PM

U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active

03 Apr

Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks

published on April 3, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico reported new measles cases this week, with the outbreak expanding for the first time into

26 Mar

Kansas measles cases double to 23 and new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

published on March 26, 2025 - 3:35 PM

A measles outbreak in Kansas doubled in less than a week to 23 cases and has “a possible link” to