How the CDC's vaccine guidance changes could affect your next pediatrician visit

The CDC on Monday dramatically reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for all children. Here’s what parents should know ...

CDC changes to childhood vaccine recommendations concern Minnesota health officials

Vaccinations are an important step in preventing and reducing the effects of infectious diseases,” Mayo Clinic said.
Northwest Georgia NewsOpinion

Our view: A winter reminder: simple steps help keep Calhoun and Gordon County healthy

Winter is on the doorstep in north Georgia. The mornings are colder, daylight fades earlier and people are once again ...
STAT

CDC panel recommends delaying birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Vaccine critic steps into No. 2 role at CDC

The CDC has appointed Ralph Abraham, MD, as principal deputy director, effective Nov. 23, according to an internal agency listing first reported by the Substack column Inside Medicine and confirmed in ...
Fox News

CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website with a new stance on the potential link between vaccines and autism. The new wording on the CDC’s site now states, "The claim ...
Medical News Today

How long does it take to walk 10,000 steps?

The time it takes to walk 10,000 steps will vary from person to person. It can depend on various factors, including a person’s stride length, pace, and step intensity. Older research suggests that ...
Benzinga.com

Doctor groups need to 'step up to the plate' as CDC guidance becomes harder to trust, former leaders say

BOSTON — It’s getting harder to trust guidance coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, creating an opening for physician groups to step up and fill the void, two former top ...
STAT

Doctor groups need to ‘step up to the plate’ as CDC guidance becomes harder to trust, former leaders say

Chelsea Cirruzzo is a Washington correspondent at STAT, where she covers HHS. You can reach Chelsea on Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42. BOSTON — It’s getting harder to trust guidance coming out of the ...
Wall Street Journal

The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia

My beloved grandmother Evelyn lived independently into her 90s. She clutched my arm tightly at every visit, sharing her terror that she would lose her prodigious ...
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CDC’s Vaccine Safety Monitoring Office Performed Well During COVID-19 Pandemic; Steps Needed to Safeguard Office’s Independence, Improve Communications

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Immunization Safety Office (ISO) carried out scientifically robust, timely, and effective monitoring and evaluation of vaccine risks ...
MedPage Today

CDC Ends Universal Recommendation for COVID Vaccine

The CDC endorsed recommendations from the newly installed members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for "individual-based decision-making" on COVID-19 booster shots and for ...