Cases of Parvovirus B19 — aka, the 'Slapped Cheek' Illness — Rising, Putting Pregnant Women at Risk

Stock image of a child with the telltale parvovirus “slapped cheek” appearance.Photo:Getty Getty TheU.S. Centers for Disease Controlhas issued a health advisory about an alarming rise in cases of parvovirus B19. The childhood illness — also known as Fifth Disease, or “slapped cheek” illness due to it causing telltale reddened cheeks — can be particularly dangerous to pregnant women, the agency says. The CDC looked at people with IgM antibodies, which indicates a recent infection, and shared that children aged 5-9 saw the greatest increase, going from “15% during 2022–2024 to 40% in June 2024.

Casey Affleck 'Still Felt Like an Outsider' While Living with Brother Ben and Matt Damon After Moving to L.A.

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck.Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images Casey Affleckis remembering his early days living with brotherBen AffleckandMatt Damon. In an interview withTheWall Street Journalpublished on Tuesday, July 30, theOppenheimeractor, 48, reflected on the start career and rooming with Ben, 51, and Damon, 53, in Los Angeles. “Acting just happened,” he said of his career path. “As soon as I graduated from high school, my best friend and I drove to California and saw everything in between.

Casey Affleck and Matt Damon 'Rob' a Dunkin' (with Finger Guns) in New Video

Casey Affleck and Matt Damon.Photo:Dunkin' Dunkin' Matt DamonandCasey Affleckwill do almost anything for Dunkin'. In a recent video to promote the duo’s latest film,The Instigators, Damon and Affleck perform a “heist” in a Boston Dunkin’. It then cuts to Affleck holding up the paper bag and saying, “You ever been robbed before? This is what it looks like.” But the pair’s plan doesn’t fool the cashier, who tells Affleck: “I can see your hand, Einstein.

Cassie Was 'Hopeful That Justice Would Come' Ahead of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Arrest: 'Her Life Was in Danger' (Source Exclusive)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Cassie Ventura at the Met Gala in 2018.Photo:ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty AsSean “Diddy” Combsfaces thefallout of his arrest, singerCassieis standing strong with the support of her family, according to a source, nearly one year afterher lawsuitopened the floodgates of sexual assault allegations against her music mogul ex. Combs, 54, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 16 andcharged in a three-count indictmentwith racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Casze Atelier Accuses Raylee Rukavina of Not Paying for Her Wedding Gown, Bride Shares a Different Story

The Viral Drama Between Casze Couture and Raylee Explained.Photo:Casze Atelier/Instagram (2) Casze Atelier/Instagram (2) A feud between evening and bridal gown designer Casze Atelier and Colorado-based influencer Raylee Rukavina has gone viral after the brand accused her of having failed to pay for her wedding dress. In aTikTokfirst posted on Aug. 23, designer Cenderra Ca’Zanthia accused Raylee of failing to pay for her wedding gown after she didn’t ship the dress back.