Politics Jun 09 Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds By Hannah Grabenstein
Health May 04 What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people There is no specific treatment or cure for hantavirus infections, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival. By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Health Jan 05 Watch 8:05 What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Health Dec 06 Fact-checking the CDC panel's reasons for dropping universal newborn hepatitis B vaccine recommendation The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Friday to end its recommendation that newborns be universally vaccinated against hepatitis B. Here are four fact-checks from the panel's deliberations. By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
Health Dec 05 Watch 7:29 RFK-appointed CDC panel drops hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation The federal vaccine advisory panel, all appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to drop the universal recommendation that children should get vaccinated for hepatitis B at birth. William Brangham discussed this and other changes under consideration for… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris
Nov 21 Watch 8:52 Colorado aims to protect vaccine access as Trump administration casts doubt on safety By William Brangham, Sam Lane This week, the CDC changed its website to suggest that vaccines may cause autism, even though there's no scientific evidence to prove such a link. It’s the latest change to vaccine guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In… Continue watching
Nov 20 CDC 'vaccine safety' webpage changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 6:03 How the latest round of federal layoffs could impact public health By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant Over the weekend, roughly 1,300 employees at the CDC received notices they were fired. As the Trump administration realized it had fired some key staff, reportedly half of them were reinstated the next day. It still leaves the health agency… Continue watching
Sep 23 CDC report says 'nightmare bacteria' cases are increasing in U.S. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have been increasing dramatically. Continue reading
Sep 19 How RFK Jr.'s hand-picked CDC advisory panel voted on COVID vaccines and more By Laura Santhanam The unpredictable meeting followed a full shakeup by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to rid the expert advisory panel of what he claims are the pharmaceutical industry’s corporate interests. Continue reading