The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term ...
The AAP’s updated vaccine guidance marks a significant break in decades of collaboration with the CDC. Here’s what you need to know. The CDC now recommends hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and meningococcal ...
Dr. Jay K. Varma is a special contributor to Healthbeat. Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. Many health experts became alarmed last week when they ...
As we approach cold and flu season, the ongoing government shutdown could cause delays in disease tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC dashboards track the outbreak of ...