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  • 06/15/26 Health Advisory: Infant Botulism Associated with Nara Organics Infant Formula

    06/15/26 Health Advisory: Infant Botulism Associated with Nara Organics Infant Formula

    Summary Actions requested Background Infant botulism is a rare illness where spores of Clostridium botulinum bacteria colonize and grow in an infant’s large intestine. These bacteria release a neurotoxin that causes symptoms like constipation, weakness (especially in sucking, crying, and swallowing), and loss of muscle tone. If untreated, the condition can lead to paralysis, trouble breathing, and…

  • 05/21/26 Health Advisory: Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

    05/21/26 Health Advisory: Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

    Situation summary The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in Ituri Province in northeastern DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola . In neighboring Uganda, health authorities confirmed 2 cases of Ebola disease in people who had traveled from DRC. A case of Ebola…

  • 05/13/26 Hantavirus exposure in King County residents

    05/13/26 Hantavirus exposure in King County residents

    Situation There is an outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Three King County residents were potentially exposed. None of the exposed King County residents currently have symptoms of hantavirus. No other Washington residents have been reported as being exposed to Andes virus. Currently, no one in Washington…