On This Day, Jan. 21: CDC confirms first U.S. case of COVID-19

On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the United States' first known case of novel ...

Dozens of CDC databases aren't being updated — most related to vaccines, study finds

The agency plays a key role in tracking disease spread and vaccination rates. Last year, it seemed to back away from some of ...

Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm

Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump ...

Pediatricians urge Americans to stick with previous vaccine schedule, despite CDC's recent changes

America's pediatricians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were once in lockstep on how vaccines impact child ...

Is it a cold, flu, RSV or COVID? Symptoms to know

Florida reported 20 outbreaks of flu in 12 counties Jan. 4-10. What to know about symptoms, when to call a doctor.

Has flu peaked in your state yet? CDC reports some declines in flu cases

Flu cases are ticking down, but experts warn the U.S. isn’t out of the woods yet.

Do I have the flu, COVID or RSV in California? What to know as viruses spread

Respiratory viruses are usually most active from October through March, health officials say.

Nearly half of CDC surveillance databases have stopped updating

Nearly half of CDC databases aren’t being updated as experts sound alarm over gaps in health data - ‘The consequences will be ...

Airports reintroduce Covid-style checks after virus outbreak in India

Airports across Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India - Thailand, Nepal ...
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Pediatric group breaks with CDC’s revised vaccine schedule: 6 notes

The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2026 immunization schedule Jan. 26, breaking from the CDC for the first time in 30 years and heightening a legal and public health standoff over ...