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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

  • Aug 5
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US measles cases reach 35-year high

  • Jul 25
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control' amid 1,600 cases in 5 states

  • Jul 21
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Senate questions Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director

  • Jul 15

RFK Jr. defends firing former CDC head

  • Apr 21

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz to serve as CDC director

  • Apr 17

US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for the 3rd time in 26 years: CDC

  • Feb 27

US child, teen obesity rates reach record high, CDC report finds

  • Feb 26

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Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released its updated recommendations for what vaccines children should get.

  • Jan 27

Philadelphia physician urges families to stay informed after vaccine update

Dr. Delana Wardlaw, a family medicine physician, said these new recommendations will create doubt and confusion for parents.

  • Jan 6
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US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

Medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.

  • Jan 5
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Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns

A federal vaccine advisory committee voted to delay a decision on whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born.

  • Dec 4, 2025
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What to know about hepatitis B shot for infants ahead of CDC vaccine panel meeting

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee could vote this week to change hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for children. Here's what to know.

  • Dec 4, 2025