Listeners, today’s public health alerts in the United States are marked by a combination of infectious disease updates, food safety concerns, and urgent advisories linked to government program shutdowns affecting millions.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a significant measles outbreak, with 30 new cases this past week and the nationwide total now at 1,648 across 41 states. Measles elimination status for the U.S. is at risk if outbreaks are not controlled by January 2026. Support for the life-saving measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine has dropped in the population, which increases the danger of ongoing transmission. The CDC and most experts urge listeners to ensure their children receive the complete two-dose MMR vaccination series for maximum lifetime protection against measles, as vaccination remains the most effective prevention. Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV remain at low national levels; however, RSV is notably higher among preschool-aged children. Wastewater surveillance indicates norovirus activity is high and trending upward nationwide.
There is a national outbreak of listeria infections linked to prepared pasta meals—both frozen and ready-to-eat—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. These contaminated pasta products were recalled and removed from shelves across the country, but the investigation and product recalls are still ongoing. Listeria infection can be severe and sometimes fatal among the elderly, pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. Listeners are advised to avoid all recalled pasta products, follow CDC and FDA updates online, and heat all ready-to-eat foods thoroughly to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, as this kills the bacteria.
The nation also faces a looming public health crisis due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has caused the immediate suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for over 42 million people, according to NPR and Children’s League. Food banks are bracing for a surge in demand, warning that the loss of SNAP could rapidly lead to increased hunger and serious health consequences, especially for children, older adults, and low-income families. Women, Infants, and Children program funding and Head Start grants are also at risk, which could strip access to critical health and nutrition resources for vulnerable groups.
Amid ongoing outbreaks and program disruptions, the Department of Health and Human Services remains committed to improving behavioral health nationwide, aiming to reduce acute mental health emergencies and overdoses by 10 percent this year. The agency continues Medicaid and CHIP healthcare coverage, with current child enrollment levels largely stable according to its annual performance plan.
For now, federal health leaders recommend that all listeners stay current with routine and seasonal vaccinations, pay attention to food safety recalls, and reach out for community support if affected by the loss of nutrition program benefits. Those with symptoms of measles or listeria should seek medical evaluation immediately.
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