Politics
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
[ad_1] The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, giving the CDC its first…
Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News
What changed about the CDC’s childhood vaccine recommendations?
[ad_1] Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
[ad_1] A Georgia-based food company has recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products, which were sold in seven different states, after determining the…
Breaking News
Doctor breaks down changes to CDC vaccine guidelines
[ad_1] Doctor breaks down changes to CDC vaccine guidelines – CBS News Watch CBS News The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday…
Politics
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations, suggesting fewer shots
[ad_1] Washington — The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced updated recommendations for childhood vaccines with some significant changes. The new…
San Francisco, California Local News
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart formula sickens more than 50 babies in 19 states, FDA says
[ad_1] Federal health officials on Wednesday said an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula has expanded to include all illnesses reported…
Lifestyle
What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?
[ad_1] It’s normal for parents, or anyone, to have questions about vaccinations — but what happens if your pediatrician urges a shot that’s under…
Fact Checking
RFK Jr. says he’s following ‘gold standard’ science. Here’s what to know
[ad_1] The message is hammered over and over, in news conferences, hearings and executive orders: President Donald Trump and his health secretary, Robert F.…
Politics
Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing
[ad_1] As the federal government prepares for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…
Fact Checking
FACT FOCUS: There’s no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims
[ad_1] President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that military strikes on suspected drug boats his administration has been carrying out for more than two…
Houston, Texas Local News
Washington state resident dies after contracting a bird flu strain never before detected in humans, officials say
[ad_1] A Washington state man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health…
Detroit, Michigan Local News
CDC website is changed to include false claim about autism and vaccines
[ad_1] A page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was changed to include a false claim about autism and vaccines. Multiple…
Breaking News
CDC website changed to include false claim about autism and vaccines
[ad_1] A page of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was changed to include a false claim about autism and vaccines.…
Atlanta, Georgia Local News
Washington resident infected with different strain of bird flu, health officials say
[ad_1] A Washington resident has been hospitalized with a different strain of bird flu than those seen in past cases, state health officials announced…
Dallas, Texas Local News
Baby formula recalled after reports of infant botulism in 10 U.S. states
[ad_1] Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled,…
Finance
Supplements sold at Sam’s Club linked to salmonella outbreak
[ad_1] Powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club stores are linked to at least 11 cases of Salmonella in seven states, federal health authorities said…
Atlanta, Georgia Local News
CDC scientist let go during shutdown says “it’s truly like an episode of ‘Squid Games'”
[ad_1] Washington — A scientist laid off by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said “the everyday American should be very concerned”…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News
How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it’s covered by your insurance
[ad_1] Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even though the shots no longer…
New York, New York Local News
How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it’s covered by your insurance
[ad_1] Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even though the shots no longer…
Atlanta, Georgia Local News
CDC vaccine panel says COVID-19 shots are an individual choice
[ad_1] The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices concluded its two-day meeting on Friday, with significant updates to vaccine recommendations. Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior…