Tag: #publichealth

Medical Groups Ask Judge to Block CDC’s Overhaul of Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Doctors’ groups seek an injunction after CDC shifted several childhood shots from routine status, sparking confusion, legal claims and a Feb. 13 hearing.

#vaccines, #cdc, #pediatrics, #publichealth, #court

Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Drifted H3N2 Variant Spreads, Raising Questions on Vaccine Match

CDC estimates 15M flu illnesses and 180K hospitalizations so far, driven by a drifted H3N2 strain as debate grows over childhood shots.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

South Carolina measles outbreak tops 300 cases, spreads beyond state lines

A 310-case measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County is driving school quarantines, testing vaccine rules, and seeding cases in nearby states.

#measles, #vaccines, #southcarolina, #publichealth, #outbreak

Flu Surge Pushes 2025–26 Season to ‘Moderately Severe’ as Mutated H3N2 Strain Spreads

CDC estimates 11 million flu illnesses and rising hospitalizations as a drifted H3N2 strain and falling vaccination rates strain U.S. clinics.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

Measles Shield Frays: Most U.S. Counties Fall Below Kindergarten Vaccination Target

MMR coverage among kindergarteners has slid since the pandemic, leaving most counties below the 95% measles target as cases hit a 30-year high.

#measles, #vaccines, #publichealth, #mmr, #kindergarten

Early, heavy flu season sweeps U.S. as drifted H3N2 strain tests vaccine match

CDC estimates 7.5M illnesses so far this season as a drifted H3N2 strain spreads. Lab tests show a mismatch, but vaccines may still curb severe disease.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula Hospitalizes 51 Infants

51 infants hospitalized due to botulism linked to ByHeart infant formula, marking a public health first in the U.S.

#botulism, #infantformula, #cdc, #fda, #publichealth

US Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years Amid Falling Vaccination Rates

The US faces the largest measles outbreak since 1992, with over 1,900 cases as low vaccination rates threaten public health.

#measles, #vaccination, #cdc, #publichealth

CDC Panel Revises Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines for Newborns

CDC advises individualized hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, sparking public health debate.

#cdc, #vaccination, #hepatitisb, #publichealth

San Francisco Sues Major Food Manufacturers Over Ultraprocessed Foods

San Francisco files historic lawsuit against top food companies for health risks linked to ultraprocessed foods.

#sanfrancisco, #lawsuit, #ultraprocessedfoods, #publichealth

HHS Cuts COVID-19 Research Funding, Igniting Debate Over Public Health Impact

HHS cuts COVID-19 research grants and CDC retracts $11.4B funds, sparking public health concerns and legal challenges from 23 states.

#covid19, #publichealth, #fundingcuts, #hhs, #nih

Study Suggests Cannabis Use May Temporarily Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Brown University study finds cannabis use may reduce alcohol intake, supporting "California sober" trend. Further research needed for long-term effects.

#cannabis, #alcoholconsumption, #californiasober, #publichealth

Extreme Temperatures Linked to Over 69,000 Deaths in the U.S. Over 25 Years

Study warns of rising temperature-related deaths, urging targeted public health interventions as climate change intensifies.

#health, #climatechange, #publichealth, #usnews

First Human Case of H5N5 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the United States

Washington State reports the first U.S. human case of H5N5 avian flu; public health risk remains low.

#avianinfluenza, #h5n5, #publichealth, #cdc

Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status After Year-Long Outbreak

Canada loses measles elimination status after a year-long outbreak, prompting calls for improved vaccination efforts.

#canada, #measles, #vaccination, #publichealth