FDA official claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.
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Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.
As the fall respiratory season approaches, who should be getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against illness? Here's what varying recommendations say.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has been meeting to review vaccination recommendations. On Thursday, they issued new recommendations for the MMRV vaccine that has been given to children to protect against mumps, measles, rubella and chickenpox. Another key discussion will be the COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. CBS News has this report.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive calling for encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations and for insurance plans to cover the vaccinations.
HHS and CDC announced five new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices just days ahead of a scheduled meeting that's likely to discuss COVID vaccines and more.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Vaccine efficacy and safety have recently made national headlines. Part of a free health fair put on by the Detroit Health Department on Saturday was to address some common misconceptions about vaccines and emphasize the importance of community health.
Dr. Teena Chopra encourages parents to speak with their child's pediatrician to determine a vaccine plan that works for them.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
After years of streamlined COVID-19 vaccine guidelines, new restrictions look to change that.
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have shared different recommendations for children getting COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
The new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, mNexspike, is made in a way that allows for a lower dose.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
A former MGM Grand Casino employee won a lawsuit against the company over its COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
A federal jury awarded a $13 million verdict to a woman who sued Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan over the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people and those age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
Prosecutors say the man was previously convicted of threatening to kill police officers and a judge in Macomb County.
After a brutally cold January, February hasn't been too bad.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Our temperatures jump back to the 40s this weekend, with a focus on Wednesday next week.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking charges of operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, aggravated assault and malicious destruction of property after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy involving victims in Michigan, Florida, Texas and Missouri.
A 25-year-old man is facing murder charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a Detroit gas station.
Threats by the Trump Administration to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor are raising concerns about blocking economic opportunities on our side of the border.