Kaiser Permanente introduces a Member Rewards program offering up to $150 for engaging in health-focused activities to encourage healthier lifestyles.

San Mateo County confirmed an unvaccinated adult with measles after international travel; investigators are tracing contacts and no further symptomatic cases have been reported.

Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Crest toothpaste's makers to modify children's toothpaste packaging to accurately display the advised amount of toothpaste for kids.

Doctors warn a viral TikTok 'fire challenge' using hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol is sending teens to the ER with severe burns. Parents and fire officials urge caution.

Family sues a nursing home over Charles Brush's wrongful death, asserting he lived in dire conditions and was ignored by staff, leading to his death from untreated fungal infection and other complications.

Drug‑resistant Candida auris infections are rising in Bexar County and across Texas, with hospitalized and long‑term‑care patients at greatest risk. Officials urge screening and stepped‑up cleaning.

Social posts overstate the threat: state trackers show a separate October EIA quarantine in El Paso County but no active EHV‑1 neurologic outbreak centered in El Paso. Officials point to a Waco‑linked EHV‑1 event and urge biosecurity.

Houston clinics and ERs are seeing a sharp uptick in influenza A, but some parents are still skipping the shot. Health officials point to wastewater data and urge vaccination and early care for high fevers.

Sonoma County issues advisory against wild mushroom consumption after a resident dies and poisonings surge, including cases requiring liver transplants.

Santa Clara County has expanded its Nurse Navigator Program across all jurisdictions, enhancing 911 services by offering non-critical care options to callers and reducing the strain on emergency departments and ambulance services.

Cleveland County officials warn of measles risks and promote MMR vaccination amid nearby outbreaks, emphasizing its effectiveness in preventing spread, especially for children.

San Mateo County reports a flu-related adolescent death, with the patient not having received flu shot and the area experiencing increased flu activity. Health officials underscore the importance of vaccination.

San Diego Blood Bank has agreed to merge with Vitalant; the deal will make the local nonprofit a Vitalant subsidiary this summer while CEO Doug Morton remains during the transition.