‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the US
Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists.
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Robert F. Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall’s COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee meets Thursday to begin a two-day session focused on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox shots
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox.
Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autism
Federal health officials intend to award a contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and autism, according to a government procurement notice.
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tries to defend COVID-19 vaccine stance in raucous Senate hearing
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., facing pointed bipartisan questioning at a rancorous three-hour Senate committee hearing.
CDC gets new acting director as leadership turmoil leaves agency reeling
Jim O'Neill, a deputy to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will serve as acting director of the CDC.
CDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than one month on the job, federal officials say
The director of the nation's top public health agency is out after less than one month in the job, and several top agency leaders have resigned.
First US resident is diagnosed with New World screwworm. Here’s what to know about the parasite.
A person who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.