The Latest Breaking News from CDC

White House delays permanent CDC director pick

The punt underscores the difficulty of finding a nominee who can be confirmed by the Senate.

Axios · Mar 25

US left without functioning vaccine panel as adviser says ‘drama distracts’

Move comes after judge voided Kennedy’s ACIP picks, leaving key flu, Covid and RSV vaccines in limbo

The Guardian - US · Mar 25

New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states

Researchers say the strain could evade protection from current Covid shots

The Independent UK · Mar 24

A simple family camping trip spiraled into a $50,000 medical nightmare—and a chilling CDC warning to top it off

Multiple vaccine doses for a family of five + a health care system that doesn’t care about you will never result in anything good.

We Got This Covered · Mar 23

Future of vaccine panel unclear as member calls out HHS official

Federal officials are unsure how to respond to a court order blocking a key vaccine advisory committee, following “miscommunication” over next steps by an advisory committee member and Trump administration official. Robert Malone, an outspoken member of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee, said Friday…

Roll Call · Mar 23

New York’s Spring RSV Bump: Why the CDC Is Calling This Spike ‘Atypical

If you thought respiratory virus season was winding down, think again. Health officials are raising concerns about an unusual spring rise in RSV cases, particularly...

Saving Advice · Mar 20

Deadly meningitis is spreading in the UK. Could an outbreak happen in the US?

Meningococcal disease kills 10 to 15 infected people out of every 100 - even when it is treated

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.'s Arbitrary Changes to Childhood Vaccine Policy

Under Kennedy's oversight, HHS has "undermined the integrity of its actions" with respect to its immunization recommendations, the court ruled.

Reason · Mar 18

A respiratory virus is spiking in multiple states right now. You’ve likely never heard of it

If you’re older than five, the chances are you’ve probably already had it

The Independent UK · Mar 17

‘Strong evidence’ of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination

A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack

The Guardian - US · Mar 17