CDC experts skip infectious disease meeting in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — CDC researchers are being forced to skip a pivotal conference on infectious disease this week…
CDC scientist let go during shutdown says “it’s truly like an episode of ‘Squid Games'”
Washington — A scientist laid off by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said “the everyday…
Chikungunya virus case confirmed in New York City suburb
A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus…
Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets 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…
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…
CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, with new members picked by RFK Jr., votes on measles shot
6:11 PM After confusion, committee votes to allow vaccine program coverage for a combined MMRV vaccine After…