Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director

Washington — President Trump announced Thursday that he’s nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Schwartz, who served as Mr. Trump’s deputy surgeon…

Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC

The American Academy of Pediatrics released its recommendations for childhood vaccines on Monday, breaking significantly with the guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this month. …

Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says

A “super greens” dietary supplement recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday has been linked to at least 45 salmonella cases across 21 states, according to the…

The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.

The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Just three…

CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots

Washington — The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced updated recommendations for childhood vaccines with some significant changes. The new guidelines recommend fewer shots and are likely…

Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu cases continuing to spike around the country, with some areas seeing record cases of the illness. The CDC…

Norovirus cases rise ahead of holiday season, CDC data shows

Norovirus cases have risen in the United States in recent weeks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Nearly 14% of tests for the illness came…

CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines

A page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was changed to include a false claim about autism and vaccines. Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said…

Former CDC officials say "we're not prepared" after more staffing cuts

Days after hundreds of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees were laid off, former CDC officials are warning it has left the agency more unprepared to keep Americans healthy and safe.…

Key takeaways from the CDC vaccine advisory panel's votes this week

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendations committee on Friday wrapped two days of meetings that involved votes on a range of recommendations regarding COVID-19, measles and more. The recommendations…

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