A CDC vaccine committee meeting, the first of Kennedy's tenure at HHS, gets postponed
HHS postpones meeting of key CDC vaccine panel, one week after RFK Jr. sworn in
CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS
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CDC’s ‘Wild to Mild’ flu vaccine campaign muzzled amid HHS handover: report
A popular awareness campaign now in its second year that encouraged people to get flu vaccines to reduce their risk of severe infection has been halted at the CDC, NPR

a New Bat Coronavirus in China Is Raising Concern

New coronavirus found in bats is not currently 'concern to public health', CDC says
Why a New Bat Coronavirus in China Is Raising Concern
Scientists at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology recently reported the discovery of another bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which is capable of entering cells using human ACE2 — the same receptor that played a critical role in the devastating spread of Covid-19.
New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns
US FDA, CDC investigating multi-state listeria outbreak
Listeria outbreak linked with supplemental shakes now stands at 12 deaths, FDA says
FDA: Nationwide listeria outbreak leads to 12 deaths
Colorado CDC researcher terminated amid federal budget cuts while working on Lyme disease projects
Colorado research biologist Joe Cardiello was excited about being involved in what could become lifesaving research for people who have been impacted by Lyme disease.
Trump officials ask CDC, FDA to use gender notice on restored websites
CDC restores 9/11-related cancer research funding after DOGE's cancellation, officials say
Trump, CDC fully restore 9/11 health program cuts from DOGE axe
Cuts announced last week by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were restored Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21.
Bird Flu Detected Among US Veterinarians Tested Last Year, CDC Says
Bird flu infections were detected among veterinarians tested last fall, including two people with no known exposure to animals with the virus, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.
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Mass firings at HHS: CDC cuts 1,300 probationary workers, reports say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is eliminating 1,300 probationary workers as part of an unprecedented cutting of jobs across the federal government. | The federal government is laying off thousands of health agency workers and others this week.

Drug overdose deaths fall for First time since pandemic

Map shows drug overdose death trends by state as overall fatalities dip in 2023, CDC says
Overdose deaths decline in U.S. driven by fewer opioid fatalities
America's opioid crisis is showing signs of subsiding, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
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Drug overdose deaths fall for 1st time since pandemic: CDC
The age-adjusted rate of overdose deaths fell 4.0% from 32.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2022 to 31.3 in 2023. Overdose death rates decreased in 20 states and remained unchanged in 25 while six states — Alabama,
Skipping shots? CDC recommends vaccines for kids, adults. See what MS schools require
CDC holds that vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your health and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, measles. What Mississppi needs to know.
Texas Department of State Health Services cancels immunization conference amid CDC uncertainty
The Texas Department of State Health Services canceled its biennial immunization conference amid uncertainty over the ability of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention personnel to participate in the event.
CDC says person diagnosed with new mpox variant in New York is in isolation
The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a person diagnosed with clade1b mpox in New York was currently in isolation and that it was trying to identify people who might have come in contact with the patient.