Public Health News Round Up, March 31, 2025

by Mandy Morgan March 31, 2025

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The CDC buried a measles forecast that stressed the need for vaccinations

ProPublica has revealed that CDC leadership recently stopped the release of expert assessments highlighting a high risk of measles infection in areas with low vaccination rates near outbreaks. Despite internal concerns over this stifling of public health messaging, CDC continues to publicly advocate for vaccinations, even as decisions about risk communication and public guidance seem to be influenced by new leadership with anti-vaccine ties, echoing controversial sentiments about personal healthcare choices.

Rare tetanus case hospitalizes teen for 6 weeks

Nineteen-year-old Joe Heck experienced a life-altering battle with tetanus after a small wound from whittling, highlighting the critical importance of timely vaccination boosters and wound care. Despite being within the typical ten-year booster period, this rare event underscores the unpredictability of infections and serves as a powerful reminder that even minor injuries can have severe consequences if not taken seriously, prompting the Heck family to advocate for heightened awareness and adherence to vaccination schedules.

The Serial Evictors

The article highlights the troubling practice of serial evictions by Oakwood Property Management in Oklahoma, where evictions are used as a tool for rent collection rather than as a last resort, with tenants facing repetitive filings and high fees that exacerbate their financial struggles and limit their housing options. This practice disproportionately affects vulnerable tenants, as landlords exploit the lax oversight in Oklahoma’s housing sector, significantly impacting tenants’ lives and burdening the court system.