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CDC says it accepted recommendations after White House review of childhood immunization schedule
The CDC announced it accepted recommendations following a directive to examine international vaccination schedules and evidence, a move that immediately drew scrutiny from public health advocates and researchers.
CDC says it is updating how it organizes the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after White House review order
The CDC announced it accepted recommendations to reorganize the childhood vaccine schedule into clearer categories, emphasizing continued insurance coverage without cost-sharing and highlighting concerns about declining vaccination rates.
CDC says it is updating the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after White House-directed review
The CDC announced it accepted recommendations from a scientific assessment comparing U.S. childhood vaccination practices with peer nations, saying it will implement an updated schedule while maintaining insurance coverage for all vaccines currently recommended.
CDC investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Super Greens supplement powder
Federal and state health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to a recalled “super greens” supplement powder, warning consumers to throw away or return affected products.
Brief pause of $5B CDC-backed public health grant rattles states before HHS reverses course
State and local health departments faced a sudden halt in a major CDC-administered public health infrastructure grant before federal officials reversed the decision, leaving agencies uncertain about operations as they prepare for emergencies.
FDA investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder
Federal health officials are investigating Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses potentially linked to a greens powder dietary supplement sold online, and they’ve advised consumers to stop using certain products and clean surfaces to avoid cross-contamination. The advisory remains active as investigators work to determine how contamination occurred.
Health experts say 2026 wellness goals work best when they’re simple, evidence-based, and sustainable
Health specialists warn that trendy wellness hacks can be expensive and distracting. Instead, they recommend focusing on fundamentals such as balanced nutrition, fiber-rich foods, regular movement, sleep, and credible medical guidance.
Abrupt pause and reversal of U.S. public health grants leaves states scrambling and uncertain
State and local health departments reported confusion after the federal government paused, then reversed, a major public health infrastructure funding stream. Officials warned that even short interruptions can disrupt staffing, preparedness, and disease-response programs that depend on consistent grant flow.
HHS pauses then reverses $5B public health grant funding, leaving states confused
State and local health departments reported confusion after the Trump administration briefly paused a major CDC-run grant program supporting preparedness and health infrastructure, then reversed course within hours.
Brief federal pause, then reversal, of public health infrastructure grants leaves states scrambling
State and local health departments reported confusion after a sudden pause of a major CDC-administered public health grant program was quickly reversed, raising concerns about instability in core preparedness funding.
Trump administration’s brief pause of $5 billion CDC-backed public health grants, then reversal, leaves local agencies scrambling
State and local health departments reported confusion after federal officials paused a major CDC-administered public health infrastructure grant and then reversed course. The episode raised concerns about operational stability for programs tied to preparedness, data modernization and frontline services.
Guinea-Bissau halts hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns pending ethics review, AP reports
Guinea-Bissau suspended a hepatitis B vaccine study involving newborns while an ethics committee reviews protocols. The trial’s design raised concerns about withholding a proven vaccine from some infants, prompting scrutiny from health officials and researchers.