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US Health Policy Shake-ups, Disease Trends, and New Drug Approvals: This Week in American Health
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This week's US health news highlights significant policy shifts, concerning disease outbreaks like measles and Listeria, and important new FDA drug approvals, offering a critical look at the nation's current health landscape.
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15 Questions
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Ages 5+
Jun 14, 2026
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1
As of June 11, 2026, what is the reported number of confirmed measles cases in the United States for 2026, and which state has emerged as a new hot spot for cases?
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A
1,929 cases; California
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B
2,073 cases; Virginia
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C
2,288 cases; Texas
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D
1,500 cases; Florida
2
Which new oral antiviral medication received FDA approval on June 1, 2026, for post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 in adults and adolescents?
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A
Paxlovid
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B
Xocova (ensitrelvir)
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C
Molnupiravir
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D
Remdesivir
3
According to a CDC update on June 9, 2026, how many people have been reported to be infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria linked to soft cheeses, and in how many states?
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A
5 people in 2 states
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B
9 people in 3 states
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C
12 people in 4 states
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D
3 people in 1 state
4
The U.S. Department of State has committed $50 million to which organization to accelerate the development of medical countermeasures against the Bundibugyo virus?
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A
World Health Organization (WHO)
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B
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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C
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
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D
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
5
What is the projected depletion year for Medicare's Part A Trust Fund, according to the 2026 Medicare trustees' report?
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A
2030
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B
2033
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C
2035
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D
2040
6
As of June 5, 2026, the CDC estimates that COVID-19 infections are declining or likely declining in how many states?
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A
31 states
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B
41 states
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C
21 states
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D
11 states
7
Which new FDA-approved drug combination on June 12, 2026, is for the adjuvant treatment of adults with renal cell carcinoma with a clear cell component?
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A
Belzutifan with pembrolizumab
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B
Capivasertib with abiraterone
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C
Ensitrelvir with nirmatrelvir
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D
Baxdrostat with prednisone
8
The U.S. Department of State has signed bilateral health agreements with 32 countries as of June 2, 2026, bringing the total new health funding to approximately how much?
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A
$10.3 billion
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B
$20.3 billion
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C
$30.3 billion
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D
$40.3 billion
9
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the creation of a new office to provide leadership and oversight for what area?
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A
Rural healthcare access
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B
Healthcare technology modernization
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C
Pharmaceutical pricing
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D
Medical device regulation
10
According to Rula's 2026 State of Mental Health Report, what percentage of U.S. adults have not accessed services like talk therapy or psychiatry?
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A
32.6%
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B
47.4%
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C
52.6%
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D
60.1%
11
The U.S. Department of State's 'America First Global Health Strategy' is associated with a planned reduction in funding to which global health entities?
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A
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the WHO
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B
UNICEF and UNAIDS
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C
The Global Fund and MOU countries
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D
PEPFAR and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
12
Which new FDA-approved drug on June 12, 2026, is for adults with metastatic androgen pathway modulation-naïve or -sensitive prostate cancer that is PTEN-deficient?
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A
Welireg (belzutifan)
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B
Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab)
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C
Truqap (capivasertib)
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D
Xarelto (rivaroxaban)
13
As of June 13, 2026, a multistate outbreak of infant botulism has been linked to which recalled product?
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A
Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula
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B
Generic infant formula brands
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C
Specialized hypoallergenic formulas
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D
Imported baby food purees
14
Which new FDA decision, expected by June 16, 2026, involves an oral medication for COVID-19 post-exposure prophylaxis?
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A
Baxdrostat
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B
Cytisinicline
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C
Ensitrelvir
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D
Adapalene/benzoyl peroxide
15
The U.S. has recorded over 2,000 confirmed measles cases in 2026, with 93% of these cases being associated with what?
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A
International travel
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B
Hospital-acquired infections
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C
Community outbreaks
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D
Vaccine adverse events
