Since Lyme disease became a nationally notifiable condition in 1991, the northeastern section of the United States has borne the bulk of cases. With freezing temperatures fading and snow melting away, the risk of Lyme disease is returning to the northeastern section of the United States.
While ticks can be found in various environments, such as in tall grasses, mountain ranges, and even your yard, it is essential to take preventive measures to avoid tick bites, especially in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's Lyme Disease Season Approaching Again
England Identifies High-Threat Pathogens, Including Mpox
A new report is the first annual summary of infectious diseases impacting England, with data from 2023 to early 2025, and recognises the cross-border nature of health threats.
Published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in late March 2025, this report summarizes the status of infections important to public health over the most recent years for which data have been published. It also details the efforts undertaken by the Agency and its partners to control and prevent the spread of these infections and to mitigate their harmful effects.
Five Top CDC Leaders Step Down Amid Wave of Departures
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing major changes, with five senior leaders stepping down …