Measles Case Confirmed In CT: Here's Everything You Need To Know

The child eventually developed a rash starting at the head and spreading throughout the body.

Connecticut Health Officials Urge Vaccinations As Respiratory Illnesses Rise Ahead Of Holidays

Connecticut DPH urges residents to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines as regional respiratory illnesses rise.

Highly Contagious Norovirus Spreading Rapidly In CT: What To Know

There are about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks a year, according to the CDC.

Connecticut DPH Reaffirms Recommendation For Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Amid National Debate

Connecticut DPH urges all newborns to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours, citing decades of declining infection rates.

Popular Deli Brand Recalling Cheese In CT Over Listeria Risk Just Before Thanksgiving

The listeria bacteria can cause very serious, life-threatening infections, officials said.

New Flu Mutation Causes Severe Illness: See Latest Connecticut Data

This year’s flu season could be more serious due to a new Influenza H3N2 mutation known as "subclade K."

CVS Health offering flu vaccine to residents amid Connecticut’s first confirmed cases

Unvaccinated residents can receive a flu vaccine at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic

Cookware Sold In Connecticut Recalled Over Unsafe Lead Levels

The FDA found dangerous lead levels in cookware recalled in CT and other states after FDA finds

Connecticut Reports First Flu Death Of 2025-26

Connecticut health officials confirm the season’s first flu death and urge residents to get vaccinated ahead of holiday gatherings.

EPOCH Senior Living Raises More than $46,000 to Fight Alzheimer's Disease

Team members at 12 EPOCH locations raised funds during October walks and events

Baby Formula Recalled In CT; 13 Infant Botulism Cases Reported In U.S.

A manufacturer of organic baby formula is recalling products due to a multi-state botulism outbreak.

Pasta Sauce Made, Sold In CT Recalled Due To Health Risk, FDA Says

Three types of pasta sauce made by a Connecticut company and sold at grocery stores is subject to a federal recall.

6 Now Dead, More Ill In Widespread Listeria Outbreak: What To Know In CT

The Listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged pasta meals sold at various grocery stores has now killed six people.

Popular CT News Anchor To Return Airwaves 'Very Soon'

The veteran news anchor has been away from work for several weeks.

CT Consumer Protection Dept. Warns Over Recalled Food Linked To Possible Listeria Risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued an alert over the possible Listeria contamination this week.

CDC Updates Guidance On COVID Vaccine: What To Know In CT

COVID-19 vaccinations have been in a state of flux since early this year.

State Health Officials Remind Residents About 'Harmful Bacteria Like Vibrio'

In 2023, three cases were detected, and one person died, according to state health officials.

Connecticut's Lead Free CT Program Continues, Earns Praise, One Year After Launch

By July 2025, a total of 87 units had lead abatement conducted, totaling approximately 1.1 million dollars.

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked To Walmart, Trader Joe’s Products: What To Know In CT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety & Inspection Service recently released a public health alert.

Claudia Weicker, Breast Cancer Survivor, to Keynote Connecticut Breast Health Initiative Event

CTBHI Grants for Breast Cancer Researchers in Connecticut to be Announced

Former CT Meteorologist Geoff Fox Announces He Is In Hospice Care

The endearing television news personality has bravely battled pancreatic cancer since 2016.

Major Change For CT COVID Vaccine Policy

Gov. Ned Lamont announced a series of executive actions his administration is implementing regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

Salmonella Outbreak In Connecticut: Here's What The CDC Knows

At least one Connecticut resident has been affected by a Salmonella outbreak spreading across 10 states, according to health officials.

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Earns Silver Quality Leader Award

CS-HCC Also Earns HRSA Recognition for High Value Care and Advancing Health Information Technology

‘Razor Blade’ COVID-19 Variant Stratus Drives Up Cases In Connecticut

According to the CDC’s wastewater surveillance data, XFG is now the dominant variant circulating in the United States.

Exotic Tick Species Detected In Connecticut On Travelers Returning From Overseas

Four exotic tick species were found in Connecticut on recent travelers, prompting health officials to urge tick checks after trips abroad.

West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes Across 21 CT Towns, State Health Officials Urge Caution

WNV-positive mosquitoes detected in 21 Connecticut towns; no human cases yet, but residents urged to take precautions.

New COVID Variant With This Distinctive Symptom Driving Up Cases In Connecticut

The CDC said its forecasting models show infection rates in Connecticut are likely growing. Here are the latest numbers.

CT Achieves Highest Measles Vaccination Rate In U.S.: CDC

State health officials urge parents to get children vaccinated, with measles cases popping up in nearby states.

CT State Dental Association Praises Legislature for Action, Governor for Signing New State Law

Law on Community Water Fluoridation Aimed at Protecting Public Health

Connecticut Is Seeing A Surge In Tick Bite Visits To Emergency Rooms

Ticks can bite at any time of the year, even in cold climates, but they’re most active in the warm spring and summer months.

Connecticut Confirms Season’s First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes: What To Know

Connecticut reports first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of 2025, urges preventive measures.

'Razor Blade Throat' COVID Subvariant: What To Know In CT

The COVID subvariant "Nimbus" is known for its ultra-contagious and painful sore throat.

Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Sold In CT Due To Possible E. Coli

Federal officials have issued a public health alert for certain packages of ground beef sold in CT due to possible E. Coli contamination.

New COVID Variant Dominant In China Showing Up: What To Know In CT

The new COVID variant also appears to be more transmissible than the current dominant strain, LP.8.1, both in the U.S. and worldwide.

Invasive Tick Species From Asia Rapidly Spreading In CT: What To Know

The rampant species of tick is parthenogenic, which means that females can lay viable eggs without a male.

CDC Changes COVID Vaccine Recommendations For These CT Residents

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a total of 13,286 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 in Connecticut, the CDC says.

Living Near These Places Doubles Parkinson’s Risk: What To Know In CT

Residents of Connecticut who live near a certain place are at heightened risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.

‘Hold My Beer’: CT Craft Brews May Have These PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

Nearly half of U.S. municipal water supplies have detectable levels of PFAS, according to experts.

This Infectious Disease Has Increased 1,500% Nationwide: See CT Data

Cases of pertussis, the disease that causes whooping cough, have skyrocketed by more than 1,500 percent nationwide.

What Is Telemedicine And How Can It Help People With Cancer?

​Dr. Christian Otto, Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, explains the benefits of telemedicine in patient care.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.