One out of 10 (with neuroinvasive West Nile virus) will die; one out of 10 will have permanent disabilities.

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These new reports suggest sexual transmission may be a more likely means of transmission for Zika virus than previously considered.

In this case, Michigan felt that they had the skills and resources needed to perform the investigation themselves.

We estimated the risk of cancer from exposure to this flooring an... by The CDC

We estimated the risk of cancer from exposure to this flooring and it's low.

Formaldehyde levels in your home should return to typical levels within two years after the flooring was installed.

The most common symptoms of Zika are fever are rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other symptoms include muscle pain and headache.

The bottom line is mosquitoes are the real culprit here. by The CDC

The bottom line is mosquitoes are the real culprit here.

The epidemiological evidence available at this time suggests that a common meal item or ingredient served at Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants in several states is a likely source of this outbreak.

The most important action to protect patients will be to remove contaminated heater-coolers from operating rooms, and ensure that those in service are correctly maintained.

The investigation has not conclusively identified the source of this outbreak, but most ill people interviewed reported eating soft cheese before becoming ill. The investigation is ongoing.

No other brand of cheese was reported more than once.

At this time, there is nothing to suggest risk to the health of w... by The CDC

At this time, there is nothing to suggest risk to the health of workers or the general public.

Lassa fever is a viral disease common in West Africa but rarely seen in the United States, there has never been person-to-person transmission of Lassa fever documented in the United States.

The virus is not transmitted through casual contact. by The CDC

The virus is not transmitted through casual contact.

This is particularly true for young children, the elderly, or people with compromised immune systems who may be at an increased risk of severe illness.

Investigation to determine whether these illnesses are related to exposure to Blue Bell products is ongoing.

We're not seeing dramatically higher levels of flu activity than... by The CDC

We're not seeing dramatically higher levels of flu activity than we see every year.

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Others who entered the lab have been contacted and will be assessed for possible exposure by the CDC Occupational Health Clinic. As of this time we believe exposure requiring monitoring is limited to one individual.