Tag: CDC
Dr. William Foege, the hero who ended smallpox, has died.
The world recently said goodbye to a true giant of public health, a man whose name, while perhaps not universally known, is etched into...
Doctors Warn: New US Vaccine Advice Confusing Parents, Puts Kids at Risk
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Doctors across the U.S. are raising concerns that recent changes in vaccine advice are confusing parents. This muddled communication,...
Michigan on High Alert: Flu Season Hits CDC’s ‘Very High’ Mark
Quick SummaryMichigan is currently experiencing a significant surge in influenza activity, elevating the state to the highest severity tier on the U.S. Centers for...
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Overhaul Challenged by Decades-Old US Public Health Law
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to shift vaccine schedule authority from federal agencies to state boards faces a significant legal hurdle from a...
US Kids’ Vaccine System Braces for Potential Chaos
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The system ensuring children in the U.S. get their routine vaccinations could be headed for significant disruption, according to recent expert warnings. A...
The CDC just approved a major change to a child vaccine, while turning down a controversial one.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently made two significant announcements regarding childhood vaccines, showcasing their dual role: embracing critical advancements while...
No more mandatory Hepatitis B Vaccine at birth: CDC ends blanket recommendation, leaves doctors worried
A significant shift in global health recommendations is prompting discussions within India's medical community. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has...
RFK Jr. leading the CDC? That would give the anti-vaccine movement a massive platform.
The very thought of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sends a shiver down...
CDC advisory panel puts off hepatitis B vaccine vote after a chaotic meeting.
You'd think a decision as crucial as recommending a widely available vaccine would proceed with a certain gravitas and efficiency. After all, we're talking...
CDC’s vaccine advisers are taking a fresh look at long-used vaccines.
In a world that moves faster than ever, where new information surfaces almost daily, it’s only natural that even the most established cornerstones of...
Parents: What to know about autism, vaccines, and the CDC’s recent website update.
As parents, we're all navigating a sea of information, trying to make the best choices for our children. We want to protect them, nurture...
CDC’s new autism-vaccine update sparks strong pushback from doctors and experts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a cornerstone of global public health, recently found itself at the centre of renewed debate following...
