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…
CDC STD trends: Cases fall overall, but syphilis in newborns rises again
NEW YORK (AP) — Sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, but syphilis in newborns…
Cases of drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are rising in the U.S., CDC researchers say
Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report…
RFK Jr. ‘Flying Blind’ Into Next Outbreak With ‘Rookie’ Vaccine Advisors
America’s health system is flying blind and not prepared for the next big outbreak of infectious diseases, thanks…
How it works: Vaccine advisers say individuals can decide on updated COVID-19 shots
Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even…
CDC advisory panel discusses COVID-19 vaccine risks, spars with outside experts over process
After the tabled hep B vote, some liaison members from top medical organizations shared their agreement for holding…
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., says she’s “very nervous” about vaccine recommendations
Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida repeatedly pressed Monarez to introduce the lawyers who accompanied her to the…
Kennedy’s vaccine committee to vote chickenpox, COVID-19, hepatitis B shots
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with…
Cassidy calls on RFK Jr. to publicly support whooping cough vaccine amid outbreak
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called on Health…
Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on vaccines and autism
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal health officials intend to award a contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate…
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
NEW YORK (AP) — West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running…