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Deer Ticks

Emergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade

Children's Health

CDC's new hepatitis B vaccine recommendations will cause more infant infections, studies find

Hepatitis B Vaccine

As many as 1 in 5 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted during the pandemic's first 2 years, study finds

COVID-19 Deaths Undercount

Americans trust the CDC less under Donald Trump than they did under Joe Biden, Penn survey shows

RFK Jr. approval

Pa., N.J. and 13 other states sue Trump administration over changes to vaccine schedule

Vaccine lawsuit

Newborn vaccination against hepatitis B declined after RFK Jr. went on Joe Rogan podcast, study finds

Hep B vaccine

As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.'s new CDC deputy downplays its significance

Measles Free Status

At Trump's directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children

CDC vaccine recommendations

Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Flu cases rising

Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from health experts

Hep B Vaccines

While scientists race to study spread of measles in U.S., Kennedy unravels hard-won gains

Measles Vaccine

Children's Health

ByHeart expands baby formula recall amid botulism outbreak that has sickened 15 infants

ByHeart Formula Recall

A bacteria resistant to most antibiotics is causing a surge of infections, CDC says

Nightmare Bacteria CDC

Pennsylvanians should consult these medical organizations for vaccine advice — not the CDC, Gov. Shapiro says

RFK Jr.'s take on vaccine science fractures cohesive national public health strategies

Health Insurance

Health insurers vow to cover COVID-19 and flu shots, regardless of CDC panel's guidance

1 in 6 parents say they have skipped vaccines for their kids, survey shows

U.S. death rate falls to lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC report says

U.S. Death Rate

Pennsylvania eliminates barrier to getting updated COVID-19 shots, but confusion over vaccine policy persists

COVID Shots Pennsylvania

Senior CDC officials resign after Susan Monarez's ouster, citing concerns over scientific independence

Children's Health

Doctor group recommends COVID vaccine for young children, bucking new federal guidance for parents

Americans are eating fewer ultra-processed foods, but they still account for most of our calories

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U.S. fertility rate fell to a record low last year, CDC says

Fertility Rate U.S.

RFK Jr.'s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

CDC ends COVID shots recommendation for healthy children, pregnant women

New FDA restrictions will make COVID-19 vaccines only available to elderly and people with medical conditions

Children's Health

Why are autism rates rising? The CDC released its conclusions – and RFK Jr. immediately disputed them

Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say

Maternal Deaths U.S.

Urgent CDC data and analyses on influenza and bird flu go missing as outbreaks escalate

With cases of norovirus rising this winter, here are tips to protect yourself from getting the stomach bug

norovirus cdc outbreaks

How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.'s watch

The drop in overdose deaths may be the result of more veterinary tranquilizers – and less fentanyl – in street drugs

Drug Overdose Deaths

Nearly 1 in 6 U.S. adults now has diabetes, CDC says

Menthol cigarette ban would push people toward therapies to quit smoking, study suggests

Children's Health

A cause of walking pneumonia is surging in young children, CDC says

walking pneumonia young children

Millions of adults have ADHD — and many more suspect they do, too

undiagnosed adult adhd

As childhood vaccine exemptions rise, expect an increase in preventable diseases, CHOP expert says

Childhood Vaccine Exemptions

The FDA wants to put nutrition warnings on the fronts of food packages to reduce obesity, other health conditions

Free COVID-19 test kits to be available again this fall, U.S. health officials say

Free COVID Tests

New COVID-19 shots will be available soon, and Philly doctors say most people should get them

COVID vaccines 2024

Children's Health

'Slapped cheek' disease is on the rise. Here's how the seasonal illness spreads and is treated

Fifth Disease CDC

Stronger pain medications should be offered during IUD placements, CDC says

Children's Health

Teen mental health is improving, but there is still progress to be made, CDC report shows

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