CDC
The latest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officially it is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Formed in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, its goal is to protect public health.
Banana Boat Recalls Popular Product After Discovery of Cancerous Chemical
"So the thing that's supposed to protect me from cancer is giving me cancer?" user @AlanMassenburg tweeted.
Why Millions of Monkeypox Vaccines in U.S. Aren't Being Used
Officials with the FDA and CDC have encouraged caution when administering or receiving the ACAM2000 vaccine, as it could cause "myocarditis and pericarditis."
National Monkeypox Coordinator Named as More States Declare Emergencies
At least 5,811 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the U.S. as of Monday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Man With Monkeypox Who Traveled From UAE to India Dies
The death, if confirmed, could be the first known monkeypox fatality in Asia. The man reportedly suffered brain swelling and fatigue.
What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Ex-Putin Aide Develops Rare Disorder
Anatoly Chubais, a former aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is in hospital with the disorder.
Internet Slams Parents 'Routinely' Leaving Kids Unattended at Water Park
"You don't leave a five-year-old unattended anywhere, much less somewhere they could easily drown," said one commenter.
Fauci Says Monkeypox Poses 'Profound Risk' to Children and Pregnant Women
The infectious diseases official said it's important to fight the monkeypox stigma and that its means of transmission still need to be fully understood.
Utah Woman Gets Flesh-Eating Bacteria From Infected Spider Bites
Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou was bitten by spiders 15 times and is now thought to have a flesh-eating bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis.
Monkeypox Spread Spurs Major WHO Alert as CDC Confirms Cases in Children
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern" on Saturday.
People Are Getting Salmonella From Tiny Pet Turtles Bought Online: CDC
The pet turtles have sickened 15 people in 11 states, according to investigators.
Is the Polio Vaccine Still Required in U.S. and Why Was OPV Stopped?
Widespread vaccinations efforts have helped to eradicate polio—a potentially debilitating or deadly disease—in the wild across most of the globe.
The 5 Highest-Risk Countries for U.S. Travelers, According to the CDC
The latest travel warning comes as COVID-19 cases soar across Europe, where they've tripled in the past six weeks, according to the World Health Organization.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Takes Life of Swimmer Infected in Iowa Lake
The swimmer died days after being infected with the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which can cause rare and deadly infections.
Mr Biden, Are We in A Public Health Emergency Or Not?
The FDA pushing vaccines on all age groups suggests we are. But the CDC eliminating Title 42 suggests we aren't.
COVID BA.5: Everything We Know About Highly Transmissible Variant
It's been dubbed the "worst version" of COVID yet by one scientist—though exactly how bad it is remains to be seen.
Listeria Outbreak Prompts Ice Cream Recall as Family Sues Over Miscarriage
A Florida ice cream maker has become the focus of a listeria outbreak. So far, no evidence has conclusively linked the contamination to the company.
Monkeypox Was Potential Problem We Ignored for Decades, Expert Says
An epidemiologist who studies monkeypox said "we cannot make the mistake again" of thinking a virus in a different part of the world won't affect us at home.
Man With Monkeypox Flees Jamaica Hospital To 'Enjoy Vacation'
The viral disease is usually endemic to West and Central Africa but there has been an unprecedented spread around the world this year, concerning scientists.
New COVID Strain Could Push Cities Back to Mask Mandates
Experts said that the new Omicron subvariants are more contagious than their predecessors.
These Are the 10 States with the Most Monkeypox Cases
New York, California and Illinois are all set to receive vaccines from the CDC.
Listeria Outbreak Sickens 23 in 10 States as CDC Eyes Florida for Cause
Twenty-two of the 23 people infected have been hospitalized, the CDC said.
Ted Cruz Targets 'Sesame Street' for Not Citing Science in Elmo Vaccination
"There was a little pinch, but it was OK," Elmo said after getting his COVID-19 vaccination.
How Does the Brain-Eating Amoeba Naegleria fowleri Kill You?
The Naegleria fowleri amoeba can cause a "devastating" infection known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, which has a fatality rate of around 97 percent.
Florida Meningococcal Disease Outbreak: CDC Urges Gay Men To Get Vaccine
The agency is encouraging take-up of the MenACWY vaccine amid "one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. history."
Monkeypox Cases Have Now Been Found in These 23 States
Monkeypox, usually seen in Central and West Africa, is currently spreading across non-endemic countries, including Europe and North America.
Why America Doesn't Trust the CDC
The Biden administration promised to listen to the scientists. But the truth is, it only seems to listen to the ones who say what it wants to hear.
CDC: Monkeypox Sexual Transmission and Asymptomatic Infection a Mystery
The CDC said in a press release on June 9 that it is "still learning" about whether transmission can occur through semen or vaginal fluids.
Break Government Officials' Monopoly on Public Health
Public health initiatives in the United States are suffering from a crisis of trust.
Texas Man With Monkeypox Escapes Hospital and Flees Mexico
The 48-year-old had visited nightclubs in Mexico before he decided to flee the hospital where he was being treated.
CDC Sparks Backlash After Ditching Monkeypox Mask Advice
The health agency advised travelers to wear a mask to prevent the virus' spread, but has now removed this recommendation from its website.
