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RFK Jr. defends firing former CDC head

Apr 21

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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz to serve as CDC director

Apr 17

'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states

Authorities investigating clusters of cyclosporiasis cases in multiple states

Jul 3

Prom season approaches as experts warn about teen alcohol risks

Apr 11

Dangerous drug 'rhino tranq' triggers CDC warning

Apr 7

US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for the 3rd time in 26 years: CDC

Feb 27

US child, teen obesity rates reach record high, CDC report finds

Feb 26

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

Jan 27

US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

Jan 5

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RFK Jr. says NIH cuts are 'painful,' defends firing of former CDC director

Apr 21

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Former CDC directors say RFK Jr. is endangering Americans' health

Sep 1, 2025

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NC health experts react after RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC vaccine advisory committee

Jun 10, 2025

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Eye-tracking tool may help diagnose autism more quickly and accurately, new studies suggest

Sep 6, 2023

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Budd, other lawmakers oppose Cohen CDC nomination in letter to Biden

Jun 14, 2023

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How Dr. Mandy Cohen's possible CDC appointment could benefit NC

Jun 2, 2023

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Former NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen is Biden's pick to lead CDC: Washington Post

Jun 1, 2023

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Slight COVID-19 impacts continue as virus gets downgraded

May 5, 2023

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North Carolina flu-related deaths rise to 39 total this season, health officials say

Several hospitals in the Triangle area have implemented visitor restrictions to curb the spread.

Jan 4

Health community reacts to new guidance for hepatitis B vaccine issued by CDC committee

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to remove the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

Dec 5, 2025

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Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns

A federal vaccine advisory committee voted to delay a decision on whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born.

Dec 4, 2025

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What to know about hepatitis B shot for infants ahead of CDC vaccine panel meeting

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee could vote this week to change hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for children. Here's what to know.

Dec 4, 2025

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CDC drops universal COVID vaccine recommendations, suggests separate MMRV shots

The CDC updated its immunization schedule on Monday, dropping universal COVID vaccine recommendations and splitting up the MMRV shot.

Oct 6, 2025