International health authorities to assess US measles situation
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they…
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
A Georgia-based food company has recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products, which were sold in seven…
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations, suggesting fewer shots
Washington — The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced updated recommendations for childhood vaccines with…
US drops some vaccine recommendations for children
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of cutting the number of vaccines it recommends…
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus…
As HHS restricts telework, CDC asks employees to ‘bypass’ reasonable accommodation process
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is exploring workarounds to a new Department of Health and Human…
US vaccine advisers vote to end advice that all US babies get hepatitis B vaccine at birth
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that…
CDC vaccine panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to change the recommendation for when…
Supplements sold at Sam’s Club linked to salmonella outbreak
Powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club stores are linked to at least 11 cases of Salmonella in seven…
CDC scientist let go during shutdown says “it’s truly like an episode of ‘Squid Games'”
Washington — A scientist laid off by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said “the everyday…
Federal health workers targeted in weekend firings
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…
How a government shutdown may affect federal agencies
The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the…