Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
The former director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called for stronger, nationwide guidance on ...
No measles reported yet in Nevada, but state’s vaccination rate slipping
Measles, a highly contagious disease considered to have been eradicated since the turn of the century, is making a comeback.
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Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
According to new figures released Friday, the measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have nearly 300 cases total.
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FDA sets flu shot recommendations without input of outside advisers
The agency formulated its advice to manufacturers after coordinating with the CDC and Defense Department. An advisory meeting ...
FDA issues flu vaccine recommendations for 2025-26 season
The Food and Drug Administration has issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the upcoming ...
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94 Percent of COVID Deaths Have Been Among Adults 50-Plus
It’s been five years since COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., and in that time, adults age 50 and older have accounted for roughly 94 percent of the 1.2-plus million American deaths.
Trump pulls nomination of anti-vax CDC pick
Former Florida congressmen Dr. Dave Weldon was nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak grows to 259, with just 2 among fully vaccinated people
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released ...
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Five years into COVID, more Texans are avoiding vaccines – for everything
Vaccine hesitancy was rising even before COVID-19 emerged – but the pandemic exacerbated the trend. More kindergartners are ...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America’s health insurance programs
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning.
Concerns About Weldon’s Vaccine Stance At Heart Of Withdrawn Nomination To Run CDC
Whether the withdrawal of Weldon’s nomination is a win for vaccines depends on who Trump nominates next and how much ...
U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
The U.S. has seen at least 308 measles cases so far this year, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for ...