Measles elimination status
PAHO’s Regional Verification Commission meets 10–13 November to review whether the U.S. has re-established endemic measles transmission. CDC counts stand at 5,182 cases; recent infant deaths reported in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and New York. Formal status depends on continuous chain of transmission for 12 months, not case totals alone. Confirm household MMR status and follow local outbreak guidance.
Zolgensma gene therapy
FDA is investigating post-marketing reports of malignancies in patients treated with Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) for spinal muscular atrophy. Some cases show vector integration near the GLI1 oncogene. Benefits still outweigh risks for approved uses; long-term monitoring continues. No cases reported with the related Itvisma product to date.
Product safety notes
Once Upon a Farm has recalled all Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars after reports of toddlers (ages 1.5–2.5) choking when the bars form a dry sticky mass that standard first aid may not dislodge. Do not serve any flavor or lot. Recent CPSC recalls include Baby Brezza SuperFast Sterilizer Dryers (overheating), X-VESOLJE nursing pillows (suffocation risk), and magnetic toys. Check lot numbers and registration cards for any baby gear in use. ByHeart formula remains under the expanded botulism-related recall; do not use any ByHeart products.
Parents: keep product registration current and review recall lists weekly.
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