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The CDC and NEJM Evidence launched the Public Health Alerts initiative, reporting on potential community transmission of clade 1b mpox in California and influenza virus circulation during the 2024-25 flu season, aiming to provide early warnings and support swift public health responses.
A case of measles has been reported in Grand Junction, Colorado, with potential exposure to many residents, prompting health officials to advise caution and vaccination within 72 hours of exposure. The infected adult was unvaccinated, and the case suggests possible community transmission, leading to a 21-day precautionary period for those potentially exposed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the mpox outbreak in the US "is not over" and could see a resurgence over the coming months due to "ongoing community transmission" of the virus. The CDC's new alert for doctors and health authorities comes ahead of new vaccine effectiveness data expected to be released by the agency. At least 36 new cases have been diagnosed over the past month around the country, including infections during the days leading up to April 26, which officials had previously heralded as a record week of no new infections.