Tag: CDC

Thinking of Baby Chicks as Easter Gifts? Health Experts Warn Against It

Cute Easter chicks may carry hidden dangers. Experts warn that handling live poultry can expose children to Salmonella infections.

Measles Cases Rise to 15: Why Measles Still a Concern?

Measles cases in New Mexico rise to 15, all linked to detention centers, as health officials push vaccination to curb the spread.

CDC Report Cites New Mexico’s Measles Response—But Cases in Detention Centers Raise Concerns

A CDC report commends New Mexico’s vaccine outreach during a 2025 measles outbreak, but new cases in detention centers reveal lingering vulnerabilities.

On the Heel on Infant’s Death Due to Listeria Infection, FDA Will Test Infant Formula After Botulism Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Babies

The FDA is testing infant formula and key dairy ingredients after a botulism outbreak hospitalized at least 51 babies, renewing concerns over food safety, oversight, and the risks facing infants and pregnant individuals.

Fatal Overdose Deaths Climb in New Mexico Despite Earlier Progress

Expanded treatment, home-based services, and community prevention programs had helped cut overdose and suicide deaths in recent years. But federal data now show overdose fatalities rising again.