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The CDC recommends a booster shot for 5-11s as new Omicron subvariants emerge
Most kids haven't even had their first COVID-19 shot yet. Public health experts are concerned they'…
Hilary Brueck
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8 teen girls are proof TikTok is not to blame for the rise in social tics, CDC says
A sharp rise in teens exhibiting jerky movements and noises called tics has been blamed on TikTok —…
Hilary Brueck
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CDC says 5 kids have died and 109 have been sickened in connection with the mysterious hepatitis outbreak
The CDC says the hepatitis cases, while still rare, are baffling disease detectives because they're…
Hilary Brueck
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CDC describes 4 tell-tale physical symptoms of the mysterious liver disease that's spreading among kids in the US and Europe
A new report from the CDC gives details about the first cases diagnosed in the US, all in Alabama. …
Hilary Brueck
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Former CDC director confirms the Trump administration muzzled the health agency for months as COVID-19 spread: 'This is one of my great disappointments'
A special House panel also released internal Trump emails in which top officials discuss how to edi…
Brent D. Griffiths
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The CDC finally has a simple interactive tool that tells you when to test yourself and how long to quarantine if you're exposed to COVID. Here's how it works.
The tool is long overdue, but it's a great way to quickly assess how long you could be contagious, …
Hilary Brueck
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The CDC is warning of a mysterious and dangerous rash of liver-injuring hepatitis cases in kids
The CDC is warning healthcare providers that a strange and contagious liver inflammation is spreadi…
Hilary Brueck
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CDC: Syphilis rates among newborns rose 235% in just 4 years
Undiagnosed syphilis can spread in the womb. It's easily treated with antibiotics but can be deadly…
Hilary Brueck
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Omicron subvariant infections on the rise in US, accounts for over 34% of the new COVID-19 infections
The BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant has made up over one-third of new Covid-19 infections i…
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US Air Force finds unsafe levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals in nuclear missile launch control centers
A top Air Force official said he directed" immediate measures" to start a cleanup process after the…
Jake Epstein
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COVID-19 death toll in United States at peak, says media report
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths…
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CDC director Rochelle Walensky told us 3 big things she considers before changing COVID advice, as she acknowledges the guidance is confusing
The CDC has struggled to communicate simply, accurately, and thoughtfully, while also delivering in…
Hilary Brueck
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The CDC's director says she and Fauci are 'easy targets' for pandemic anger and frustration: 'People want somebody to blame'
During an interview with Insider, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said she was an easy target for th…
Hilary Brueck
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A year with the CDC: Director Rochelle Walensky's honest review of the challenges she's faced as a leader and what the agency could do better
One year into the job, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky spoke with Insider about the agency's shiftin…
Hilary Brueck
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One chart shows people vaccinated with Moderna had the best protection against COVID-19 in 2021
The huge new CDC data set backs up what other studies have found: that Moderna is edging out Pfizer…
Hilary Brueck
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CDC report finds prior infection provided strong protection against COVID-19 in 2021, but experts warn it's 'playing with dynamite' to get sick on purpose
Though vaccination was superior to prior infection during the Alpha wave, the Delta variant changed…
Hilary Brueck
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US sees highest rate of COVID-19 hospitalisations for children below 17 years
The country is averaging 893 new hospital admissions each day for children 17 years and under, a…
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CDC: Ditch your cloth mask and get a NIOSH-approved N95 for the best protection against Omicron
The CDC says N95s offer the best protection against the virus, but still stresses "any mask is bett…
Hilary Brueck
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A simple guide to understanding the CDC's exasperating COVID-19 rules
The CDC released new advice saying you can stop isolating after 5 days. Buried in the fine print: y…
Hilary Brueck
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CDC urges boosters for kids aged 12 and older to prevent COVID, help them stay in school, and curb anxiety rates
One doctor called boosters a "whack-a-mole" strategy that could help against Omicron, but another c…