infectious diseases

"It’s heartbreaking to see these children struggling to survive when measles could have been easily prevented by a safe mechanism that is readily available and well studied," said Nathan Money, a hospital pediatrician in Salt Lake County and Utah County.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak in five states hasn’t been detected in Utah. But one Ogdenite who’s had symptoms for weeks went to the doctor three times before getting an order for the proper test for the parasite.

Until faith is restored in vaccines, “we have to anticipate that there will be many more outbreaks” in the United States, said Utah’s Dr. Andrew Pavia.

The cabins have been unoccupied since July 27, when the problem was discovered.

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah está pidiendo a las personas que verifiquen que estén vacunadas contra la enfermedad.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is asking people to check to make sure they’re vaccinated against the disease.

“This major excavation of soil that is happening right now to create luxury developments, to create golf courses — that is also creating tremendous dust exposures,” said University of Utah epidemiologist Katharine Walter.

Dr. Andy Pavia says the tripledemic of RSV, flu and COVID-19 could look very different at Primary Children's Hospital. Last year they had to reschedule surgeries and make kids wait for beds.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say respiratory diseases like RSV and the flu are much more prevalent right now than this time last year.

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital has announced it will delay some pre-scheduled and non-emergency surgeries and procedures due to the RSV surge

This past spring, Grand Canyon National Park became the site of an extended norovirus outbreak, with more than 200 cases of gastrointestinal illness among rafters and backpackers.

Another avian influenza outbreak was confirmed earlier this year. The virus spreads easily among birds, but people don’t need to worry about themselves.