Prince George's County student flu deaths prompt preventive measures to limit spread of infection

Prince George's County schools and families are on high alert after learning late Friday that a flu outbreak has turned deadly. The school system confirmed that two elementary school students have died from the virus, with tests pending on a third child of a similar age who recently died.

Maryland mom speaks out after daughter dies from flu
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Two elementary school students have died amid a flu outbreak in Prince George's County, including a 10-year-old girl whose mother is speaking out tonight with a message for all parents. FOX 5?s Tisha Lewis has the story.

HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Maryland, Virginia measles potential exposure sites

Health officials in Maryland announced a positive case of measles in a Howard County resident on Sunday and are working to identify people who might have been exposed.

Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport

Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally. 

Measles exposure traced to Dulles Airport, Howard County
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A confirmed case of measles in Maryland is linked to an international traveler at Dulles Airport. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu has the latest details.

Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds

Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.

What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.

Here's how many people say they've never had COVID

It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.

Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say

New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.

DJ Daniel, father say honor during President Trump's speech was a surprise

Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.

Warmer spring to trigger longer allergy season

Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.