This week, Public Health Wales warned the measles epidemic in southwest Wales was growing at an "alarming rate" with 432 cases and 51 hospitalizations. The
Author: Sumiko Mekaru
In the past week, shigellosis outbreaks have been reported in South Carolina, Georgia and New York. More than 80 people were infected at Honea Path
Rugby fans from around the world are flocking to New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC), and HealthMap is watching for outbreaks
For the past two autumns, dogs have been dying mysteriously after walking through woodlands in the East of England Region. In 2009 and 2010, Canine
For the past two autumns, dogs have been dying mysteriously after walking through woodlands in the East of England Region. In 2009 and 2010, Canine
At least 79 infants born in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). A nurse in the neonatal ward recently tested positive, and
Today, the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned of a possible major resurgence of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza due to the spread
With Hurricane Irene threatening much of the US Eastern seaboard, people and governments are preparing for the flooding, destructive winds, and powerful storm surge. After
Forgetting to give your dog a monthly heartworm preventive just got a lot more dangerous. Merial (the Animal Health Division of pharmaceutical giant Sanofi) was
The World Health Organization has sent a team of outbreak investigators to Angola where schoolchildren have been suffering from a non-fatal illness. Reported symptoms may