This Deadly and Entirely Preventable Disease Is On the Rise. Here's How You Can Stay Safe

This Deadly and Entirely Preventable Disease Is On the Rise. Here's How You Can Stay Safe — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Powassan Virus Cases Reach Record Highs in UShttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safe#u23102Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:41:15 +0000A rare and potentially deadly tick-borne virus is spreading across the United States at a record pace. Health officials warn that the Powassan virus has no available vaccine. Symptoms may include seizures, memory loss, and difficulty speaking.What's confirmed:Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne disease on the rise in the United States.There is no available vaccine for the Powassan virus.Neurological symptoms of the virus can include seizures, memory loss, and difficulty speaking.The CDC updates Powassan case data for the U.S. during the summer and fall.Still unconfirmed:Infections from the Pow Tetanus and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Rise in UShttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safe#u11108Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:01:18 +0000Tetanus remains a serious threat with a recent increase in US deaths. Doctors report a broader rise in vaccine-preventable diseases including measles. Vaccination is the primary defense against these illnesses.What's confirmed:Tetanus is a rare but dangerous disease that remains a serious threat.Vaccination is the primary method to fight tetanus.Still unconfirmed:More Americans died from tetanus last year than in any year for nearly twenty years.Doctors report an increase in vaccine-preventable diseases including measles.A preventable STI killed 42 babies in Australia and is spiking in the US. Tetanus Deaths Reach Nearly Two-Decade High in U.S.https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safe#u7621Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:01:08 +0000Tetanus is seeing a resurgence in the United States. More Americans died from the disease last year than in any year for nearly twenty years. Vaccination remains the primary method to fight the illness.What's confirmed:Tetanus is preventable through vaccination.More Americans died from tetanus last year than any year in nearly two decades.Still unconfirmed:Powassan virus is a rare but serious tick-borne illness spreading across the U.S.A drug shortage may be hindering the response to rising congenital syphilis cases.Ebola is currently affecting Uganda and the DRC. Tetanus Cases Increasing in the United Stateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-deadly-and-entirely-preventable-disease-is-on-the-rise-here-s-how-you-can-stay-safe#u5985Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:55:40 +0000Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is seeing a resurgence in the U.S. Health experts emphasize that the disease is preventable through vaccination and awareness. Prompt treatment is essential to combat the illness.What's confirmed:CDC data shows tetanus cases are increasing in the United States.Tetanus is also referred to as lockjaw.