Local Alert for Hikers, Pet Owners, Wildlife Enthusiasts, and Animal Workers: A coati removed from a hiking trail at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Arizona has tested positive for rabies, according to Pinal County Public Health. The animal was observed stumbling, acting erratically, and appearing fatigued on the Canyon Trail near the suspension bridge at Magma […]
Bundibugyo Ebola Spreads Across Eastern DRC and into Uganda An Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo ebolavirus – a strain for which no approved vaccine or treatment currently exists – is actively spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has now reached Uganda. On May 17, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a […]
An Unusual Outbreak in a Remote Setting A rare outbreak of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) has been confirmed among passengers and crew aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, reported to the World Health Organization on May 2, 2026. The ship departed Ushuaia, Argentina on April 1 carrying 147 passengers and crew from 23 countries, […]
Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) reached full implementation on April 10, 2026 — replacing passport stamps with biometric scans at all 29 Schengen borders. With airport delays already stretching past two hours at peak times, summer travelers need to plan ahead. Here’s what changed, who it affects, and a preview of the ETIAS travel authorization coming later this year.
Measles is circulating in Maricopa County. If you visited Costco, Walmart, or Generation Church in Queen Creek between April 3–5, 2026, you may have been exposed. Learn what symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Meningitis B Outbreak among University Students A cluster of meningococcal meningitis cases has emerged in Kent, England, predominantly among university students. The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed the majority are serogroup B. Given the epidemiological links between cases, health authorities are treating this as an active outbreak. The outbreak in Canterbury, Kent consists of […]
A Surge in Chikungunya Spanning 40 Countries and Four Continents A marked increase in chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infections has been observed globally since 2025, with over 502,000 cases across 40 countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, including local transmission in France and Italy. Six countries are currently experiencing above-average incidence: Bolivia (6,600+ cases, […]
Destinations have been added to the polio booster recommendation list — find out what’s changed. Temporary polio booster recommendations have been updated to reflect the latest case and environmental surveillance data. Travelers should be aware that Germany, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Zambia have been added to the list of destinations for which a polio […]
Measles cases are surging across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Learn the latest outbreak updates, and current MMR vaccine recommendations for travelers and families.
Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed a measles case involving a non-county resident and confirmed two additional measles cases in Maricopa County residents. One case has no known source of exposure, confirming community spread. Public health officials are identifying and notifying potentially exposed individuals. Anyone present at the following locations during these times […]