The Latest Breaking News from CDC

A feral kitten in Omaha, Nebraska, tested positive for rabies in November 2023. It died of the raccoon variant of the virus, which is typically found only in the Appalachian Mountains. Detecting this variant hundreds of miles away in the Midwest raised concerns about a potential outbreak and launched a…

The Washington Post hectors Congress to make U.S. life expectancy a "political priority."

Respiratory infections continue to surge in the U.S. after the holiday season. High or very high levels of respiratory illnesses were reported in 38 states last week, according to CDC.

Following two recent outbreaks, health officials have issued new guidance around how to screen donated tissues for tuberculosis.