Measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000, and for years most parents never had to think about it. Now, it is back. As of April 2026, there have been over 1,700 confirmed cases across the country, including Texas, with most linked to ongoing outbreaks.¹ The measles resurgence we
Nipah is a dangerous virus, with a fatality rate as high as 40 to 75%.1 There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine. This means preventing Nipah virus is the best way to protect yourself and others. Most outbreaks have happened in parts of Asia, but infectious diseases can cross
The fastest way to tell food poisoning vs stomach flu apart is timing and how symptoms progress. Food poisoning hits fast, within two to six hours, of eating contaminated food. The stomach flu comes from a contagious virus and builds slower, typically 12 to 48 hours after exposure. Both cause
Between 2023 and 2025, measles cases in the U.S. surged to levels not seen in over a decade. Whooping cough hospitalizations rose sharply. Flu seasons hit harder and earlier. The pattern is consistent, and the underlying driver is not a new pathogen. It is a familiar one: vaccine fatigue. Vaccine
Every cold and cough season brings the same worry for parents: Is this the flu, COVID-19, or something else? With multiple respiratory viruses circulating at once, it’s easy to feel unsure about what you’re dealing with. Let’s understand the differences between flu vs COVID vs RSV so that you can
RSV often starts with symptoms so mild that most parents assume it’s just a cold. But in babies, especially those under 6 months, the virus can move into the lower lungs and cause serious breathing problems within hours. The first signs of RSV in babies are easy to miss if
