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Ceará is investigating four suspected cases of mpox as reported by the state health department.

Latvia reports 6 flu-related deaths last week, bringing the total to 28 since the season started, with ongoing circulation of flu viruses in the country.

Brazil has reported a steep increase in mpox cases, reaching 88 confirmed cases in 2026, almost doubling in just a few days.

The Federal District in Brazil is struggling to reach its goal of vaccinating 90% of children and adolescents aged 10 to 14 against dengue, with only 41.9% having received the first dose and 16% both doses.

A recent study suggests that strong social and familial ties may not protect against Alzheimer's as previously believed, potentially conflicting with long-held assumptions.

Flu cases are surging in Poland, with significant recommendations from the Chief Sanitary Inspector regarding prevention measures.

Mexico has reported 9,478 confirmed cases of measles, 24,913 probable cases, and 29 associated deaths during the 2025–2026 period.

Brazil's position in the global vaccination race is questioned due to its lack of self-sufficiency and production of vaccines.

Confirmed measles cases in Mexico have reached 9,478, with fatalities rising to 29 according to the latest report from the health authorities.

Mexico is experiencing an active and intensifying measles outbreak, particularly in the states of Jalisco, Colima, Chiapas, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Tabasco, and Mexico City.

Micro-droplets of saliva from a measles-infected individual can infect others without direct contact, potentially reaching up to 18 people.

The article discusses the rising cases and risks associated with the H3N2 influenza variant in Argentina, highlighting recent fatalities and contrasting it with other influenza types.

A gynecologist in Argentina discusses the alarming increase in syphilis cases since 2015, highlighting the at-risk population and prevention methods.

Authorities report a significant number of flu-related deaths in Lithuania, with two municipalities facing particularly high rates of infection.

A 1-year-old baby has died in Fernandópolis, Brazil, with suspected meningitis, and tests are pending to confirm the cause of death.

A new groundbreaking solution for high blood pressure, or hypertension, has been uncovered, addressing a significant health issue in Croatia where over 51% of adults are affected by this condition.

Experts warn that Mexico is at risk of losing its measles elimination certification, a significant public health achievement from 2016, due to increasing concerns about the virus's reemergence.

On February 3, 2026, the Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemiological alert in the Americas regarding measles outbreaks and ongoing cases in several countries, including Mexico and the United States.

A new study published in the BMJ reveals that autism spectrum disorder diagnoses in Swedish children born between 1985 and 2020 have surged tenfold, showing a notable catch-up effect among girls as the gender ratio of diagnoses equalizes by age 15.

Epidemiologists are warning of potential new pathogens, such as the Influenza D virus and a dog coronavirus, that could trigger a global epidemic amid the ongoing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health authorities are conducting an epidemiological investigation after several employees at Seoul Severance Hospital reported symptoms of food poisoning following meals at their cafeteria.

Nearly half of the population in Germany will develop cancer in their lifetime, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute.

Epidemiologist Petr Smejkal expresses concerns that society is forgetting the lessons of the pandemic, while noting a strong expert opposition in America against political interference in evidence-based medicine.

Three cases of scabies were reported in Dubrovnik, but the public health service claims the situation is under control with no new cases detected following the initial reports.

Although the number of new flu cases in Croatia continues to decline for the third consecutive week, hospitals remain significantly burdened with hospitalizations and severe cases being much higher this season compared to last year according to the Croatian Institute of Public Health.

Two new cases of scabies have been reported in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County, with a third case involving a child, and experts confirm that these cases are not related.

Epidemiologist Beranová warns that the flu epidemic is just starting in Hradec Králové.

Researchers from Frankfurt have disproved the common belief that free DNA degrades quickly in hot climates, uncovering early evidence of syphilis in Mexico and a 16th-century Salmonella epidemic using ancient DNA.

KBC Split has implemented visitor restrictions for patients due to a deteriorating epidemiological situation and an increase in flu cases, allowing only one visitor per day under strict safety measures.

Epidemiologist Kynčl predicts that the peak of flu cases in the Czech Republic will occur in two weeks.

The article discusses the doubling of flu hospital admissions and the EKAB's recommendation for immediate vaccination measures in response to the outbreak.