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nbcnews.comsports2 days ago
CDC websites removed then restored after White House orders
Hundreds of CDC pages were taken down following early executive orders and later restored with a note that the content predated the directive. The former chief medical officer described additional changes to vaccine materials and data requests during disease outbreaks.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Sickens Dozens Across U.S. States With 20 Hospitalizations
@NBCNews reported that at least 145 cases occurred in 17 states from May 1 to June 16, 2026, plus over 170 in southeast Michigan since June 22. The CDC stated there is no evidence of one multi-state outbreak linking all cases.
abcnews.go.comfinance4 days ago
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer and Other Officials Leave Agency Amid Measles Outbreak Response
Debra Houry resigned along with other top officials after disagreeing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s measles guidance. She said the advice favored an existing agenda over scientific recommendations for vaccination.
world4 days ago
Michigan Reports More Than 300 Cyclosporiasis Cases as of July 2
@ABC reported that Michigan recorded more than 300 cyclosporiasis cases by Thursday, far exceeding the state's typical annual total of 50. The CDC separately tallied 145 cases across 17 other states through June 15.
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axios.compolitics7 days ago
U.S. fertility rate falls to 53 births per 1,000 women in first quarter of 2026
Provisional CDC data show the general fertility rate dropped during January through March. Fewer than 900,000 babies have been born in the United States so far this year.
dailywire.comscience7 days ago
U.S. Suicide Rate Fell 3 Percent in 2024
The national suicide mortality rate declined 3 percent in 2024, the first significant drop after two decades of increases. Federal staffing reductions at the CDC and SAMHSA in 2025 affected programs tied to that decline.
New York Postworld7 days ago
Health secretary rejects senator's claim of broken vaccine promises
The health secretary stated that all commitments made to the senator regarding vaccine descriptions and policy guardrails have been kept. The senator had said the secretary violated an agreement on how the CDC website presents vaccine-autism information.
abcnews.go.comscience7 days ago
Trump Administration Ends CDC Alcohol Program and Reduces Substance-Use Staff
Stat reported that the administration buried a report on light drinking risks, eliminated over half the staff at a substance use agency, and removed moderate drinking warnings from a federal website in January. The moves occurred alongside changes to dietary guidelines that dropp…
nbcnews.comscience9 days ago
CDC vaccine panel charter revised to broaden member criteria and review alternatives
A new charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices posted June 25, 2026, broadens expertise requirements and adds responsibility to assess non-vaccine prevention options. The document replaces a March version deemed invalid and follows a court ruling that most cur…
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
CDC-blocked COVID-19 vaccine study published in JAMA Network Open
A study of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine was published Tuesday after the CDC prevented its inclusion in the agency's weekly report. The research estimated the updated shots reduced hospitalization risk by 55 percent among adults without weakened immune systems.
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The Hillworld11 days ago
CDC raises Ebola response to highest level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elevated its Ebola response to Level 1 on Friday. Officials cited more than 1,100 confirmed cases and at least 250 deaths across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda since May. The agency also extended travel restrictions on n…
thehindu.comworld11 days ago
ECDC Issues Seasonal Advisory on Vibrio Risk in Warming European Waters
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control classified the months ahead as high risk for Vibrio infections in June 2026. Cases have increased across the United States, Japan and parts of Europe amid rising sea temperatures.
France 24world12 days ago
Africa CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Is Serious but Contained
The head of the Africa CDC described the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo as serious but not out of control. At least 290 people have died, and response teams face access problems in displacement camps. He warned that the virus poses a global risk if not stopped at the source.
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CDC Ends Hantavirus Response After Coordinated Effort
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded its hantavirus response on June 24, 2026. Officials said the effort identified potential exposures and issued guidance to limit spread.
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Nbc Newsscience14 days ago
CDC Study on 2025-26 Covid Vaccine Published in JAMA After Acting Director Blocked MMWR Appearance
A study originally slated for the CDC's MMWR appeared Tuesday in JAMA Network Open after Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked it. The research examined adults across seven states from September to December 2025.
The Independentscience17 days ago
Africa CDC urges African governments to fund Ebola response and vaccine development
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called on Friday for African governments to increase domestic financing for the current Ebola outbreak and for vaccine production. The agency reported more than 200 deaths among 894 confirmed cases since May 15.
Statscience19 days ago
Nitazene-linked overdose deaths in the U.S. rose from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024
CDC data show confirmed nitazene deaths increased sharply over four years. The drugs, up to 40 times stronger than fentanyl, are often mixed with other substances and sold online.
info.gov.hkscience19 days ago
CDC Allocates $107 Million for Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
The CDC will use emergency funds to support outbreak control in two African countries while the U.S. co-hosts the FIFA World Cup.
rte.ieworld25 days ago
DR Congo Reports 676 Ebola Cases and 136 Deaths as Misinformation Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded 676 confirmed Ebola infections and 136 deaths since the outbreak began on 15 May in Ituri province. The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency, while Africa CDC reported the outbrea…
upi.comscience26 days ago
CDC Activates Emergency Response After Six U.S. Screwworm Cases in Livestock and Pets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activated its formal emergency response on Thursday after the Department of Agriculture confirmed at least six cases of New World screwworm in cattle, a goat, and a dog.
The Independentworld31 days ago
Argentina Shifts Hantavirus Probe to Mendoza Where Dutch Couple Visited, as Ushuaia Results Remain Pending
Argentine authorities are sending scientists and U.S. CDC biologists to trap and test rodents in Mendoza while awaiting lab results from Ushuaia. The probe follows an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship that killed three people.
nbcnews.comscience32 days ago
CDC Reports 39 Amanita Poisonings and 4 Deaths in Northern California, Mostly From Wild Foraging
The CDC documented 39 cases between November and March, including three liver transplants and four deaths, mostly from wild foraged mushrooms.
reviewjournal.comscience34 days ago
Trump Budget Reduces CDC Wastewater Surveillance Funding From $125M to $25M Annually
President Donald Trump's budget plan reduces annual funding for the CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System from $125 million to $25 million, limiting national coverage after September 30, 2026.
Statscience36 days ago
CDC Lists Containing Ebola Spread as Top Response Priority
The CDC said Friday that stopping Ebola transmission in affected countries ranks first among U.S. response goals. Officials placed support for neighboring nations second and U.S. domestic readiness third.
upi.comscience37 days ago
U.S. to Treat Americans with Ebola in European Hospitals Instead of Domestic Facilities
Administration officials said on May 28, 2026 that infected Americans will instead be sent to European facilities still being identified by the CDC and State Department.
New York Postscience38 days ago
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits Record Low of 9% in 2025
The CDC reported that 9% of U.S. adults smoked cigarettes last year, the second consecutive year below 10%. The survey drew responses from more than 24,200 adults.
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New York Postscience38 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport as Risk to U.S. Public Rated Low
New York City health officials started screening passengers at John F. Kennedy airport on Friday. The CDC order applies to travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
nbcnews.comscience38 days ago
Trump Administration Sets Aside Biden-Era Pandemic Preparedness Plans
The Trump administration began setting aside hundreds of pages of detailed federal plans for responding to future disease outbreaks, including Ebola protocols and medical evacuations, according to former CDC officials and others familiar with the documents.
theyeshivaworld.comfinance38 days ago
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Drops to Record Low of 9% in 2025
Preliminary CDC survey data show the share of adults who smoke reached a new low last year. Federal prevention programs that supported the decline have been eliminated.
nbcnews.compolitics38 days ago
Executive order directs review of childhood vaccine schedule
An executive order signed Friday recognizes a Health and Human Services assessment as guidance for federal vaccine policy. The order instructs the CDC and its advisory committee to examine the assessment and update recommendations for children and adolescents.
Nbc Newsworld38 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport for Travelers from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
The CDC announced on May 29, 2026, that John F. Kennedy International Airport will start screening passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. Three other U.S. airports already conduct the same screenings.
news-medical.netscience39 days ago
CDC highlights heart disease as leading cause of death for U.S. women
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that heart disease remains the top cause of death among women in the United States and lists several steps individuals can take to reduce their risk.
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nationalpost.comscience39 days ago
Wastewater Data Show Rising Norovirus Levels Across Much of the U.S.
Wastewater surveillance indicates norovirus concentrations have reached the high category nationally. The CDC recorded 1,194 outbreaks from August 1 to May 7.
upi.comscience39 days ago
CDC to Add Ebola Screening at JFK Airport Starting May 28
The agency will begin enhanced public health entry screening for Ebola at John F. Kennedy International Airport after 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 28, 2026. Screening already occurs at three other U.S. airports.
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Fortunefinance40 days ago
CDC Reports U.S. Uninsured Rate Held at 8 Percent in 2025
New CDC survey data show the national uninsured rate remained near 8 percent for all of 2025. The figures mark the first full-year measurement during President Donald Trump's second term.
Fortunefinance40 days ago
U.S. Uninsured Rate Held at 8 Percent in 2025
CDC survey data show the national uninsured rate remained near 8 percent throughout 2025. Congressional Budget Office and KFF projections indicate enrollment changes beginning in 2026.
dailywire.comscience41 days ago
CDC Encourages Regular Checkups to Track Key Health Numbers
The agency posted a reminder that routine doctor visits can monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight or BMI. The message targets chronic disease prevention and women's health.
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upi.comworld42 days ago
CDC Seeks Staff Volunteers for Ebola Screening at U.S. Airports
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recruiting volunteers from its workforce to assist with Ebola screening at domestic airports. The effort responds to an intensifying outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
focustaiwan.twscience42 days ago
CDC Advises Tick Bite Prevention to Reduce Lyme Disease Risk
The agency states that preventing tick bites remains the primary method to avoid Lyme disease. Guidance covers repellent use, clothing, and yard maintenance for people spending time outdoors.
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upgradedpoints.comfinance42 days ago
CDC Adds Atlanta and Houston Airports to Ebola Screening Options
Two additional U.S. airports will begin screening travelers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan on May 26. The change expands earlier requirements that directed some passengers through Washington Dulles.
winnipegfreepress.comworld44 days ago
Birx Says CDC and FDA Can Respond to Ebola Despite Leadership Vacancies
Dr. Deborah Birx stated that the CDC and FDA retain sufficient staff to manage an Ebola response even without confirmed agency heads. She referenced her experience coordinating the 2014 international effort.
foxnews.comscience44 days ago
CDC Reports Five Salmonella Cases in Young Children Linked to Pet Chameleons
Public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illnesses connected to contact with veiled chameleons. All five confirmed cases involve children two years old or younger, with two hospitalizations reported across four states.
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New York Postworld45 days ago
CDC Reports 25% Rise in Tick-Bite Emergency Visits in April
Emergency department visits for tick bites rose more than 25% nationwide in April compared with the same period last year. The CDC estimates roughly 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks annually, and the number of tick-borne illnesses is increasing.
foxnews.comscience45 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to Atlanta Airport
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began enhanced public health screening for travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda at Washington-Dulles International Airport on May 20, 2026. Screening operations expanded to Hartsfield-…
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680news.comscience46 days ago
CDC Reports 184 Salmonella Cases Linked to Backyard Poultry Across 31 States
Public health officials are investigating three multistate outbreaks of Salmonella illnesses connected to contact with backyard poultry. The cases include 184 illnesses, 53 hospitalizations, and one death reported in 31 states.
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Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
CDC implements new Ebola screening measures in Congo
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduced new measures Monday to limit the spread of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Officials diverted one flight after a passenger from the region boarded in error.
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Former CDC epidemiologist says Ebola outbreak will worsen before improving
A former CDC epidemiologist stated that the current Ebola outbreak will get worse before it gets better. The comment addresses the trajectory of the disease spread and public health response.
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news.google.comscience46 days ago
CDC Temporarily Restricts Entry for Some Travelers from Three African Countries
The CDC has issued a temporary order barring certain non-U.S. citizens who were recently in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan from entering the United States. U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawful permanent residents may still enter but will face enhanced screening.
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680news.comscience48 days ago
Federal Health Agencies Lack Confirmed Directors at CDC, FDA, and NIH Institutes
Multiple federal health agencies are operating without permanent directors. Fifteen NIH institutes are led by acting officials while the CDC and FDA also lack confirmed leadership.
nypost.comscience49 days ago
CDC Orders 18 Cruise Passengers to Remain in Nebraska Quarantine Through May 31
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on May 18, 2026, that 18 U.S. passengers repatriated from the M/V Hondius cruise ship must stay at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility until the 21-day monitoring period ends. Three additional hantavirus cases have been report…
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westernjournal.compolitics49 days ago
CDC Issues Travel Restrictions for Central and East Africa Over Ebola Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday imposed new travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures for travelers from parts of Central and East Africa. Officials are acting to prevent Ebola from entering the United States as cases rise in the Democratic Repu…
vox.comscience50 days ago
CDC Implements Travel Screening and Entry Rules for Ebola Outbreak
Federal agencies began enhanced screening and entry restrictions on May 18, 2026, to limit the risk of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus entering the United States. The measures target travelers from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan.
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New York Postworld50 days agoUpdated
CDC Coordinates Withdrawal of Small Number of Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is working with other U.S. agencies to arrange the safe withdrawal of a small number of Americans directly affected by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The agency stated the overall risk to the American…
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Washington Examinerpolitics50 days ago
CDC Mobilizes Response to Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced plans to coordinate the withdrawal of a small number of Americans exposed to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The agency stated that the risk to the American public remains low.
thehindu.comscience50 days ago
CDC Supports Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda After Outbreak Confirmation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has mobilized support for Ebola response activities in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Officials reported 10 confirmed cases and 336 suspected cases in the DRC along with 2 confirmed cases in Uganda.
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world51 days ago
Africa CDC Chief Requests Ebola Vaccine Access
The head of the Africa CDC stated that candidate Ebola vaccines exist and expressed hope for availability within weeks. The official noted that outbreaks in Africa carry implications for other regions due to global travel.
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Washington Examinerpolitics52 days ago
CDC Wastewater Surveillance System Operating on Remaining COVID-Era Funds
The National Wastewater Surveillance System, launched in September 2020 to track COVID-19 and later expanded to measles, bird flu and other outbreaks, faces a thinning budget sustained only by unspent COVID-era funds. Congress has yet to provide dedicated non-emergency funding de…
upi.comscience53 days ago
Supreme Court Temporarily Preserves Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court on May 14, 2026, blocked a federal appeals court ruling that would have required in-person doctor visits for mifepristone. The 7-2 decision keeps mail-order access to the abortion pill in place while litigation continues. Separately, the Africa CDC declared an E…
New York Postscience53 days ago
New Ebola Outbreak in Congo's Ituri Province Kills at Least 65
Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. The strain appears to be a non-Zaire variant, raising questions about the effectiveness of existing vaccines stockpiled for previous outbreaks. Officials fr…
citizen.co.zapolitics53 days ago
RFK Jr. Announces He Will Not Run for President in 2028
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told KFF Health News he has no plans to seek the presidency again as a Republican. His remarks came amid tensions with some MAHA supporters over vaccine policy and recent Trump administration nominations at the CDC and sur…