CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
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The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
Of the 2,066 counties the study looked at, 78% saw a decline in MMR vaccination rates. But rates can vary substantially within a state.
The Trump administration canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed deep skepticism regarding mRNA vaccines.
Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
There haven't been any cases reported this year in Washtenaw County, but if one does pop up, it could put your child's health and education at risk.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
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.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan used his "encyclopedic knowledge" of poisons in his plot to kill Patrick O'Hara.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
As of mid-February, at least 15 states have reported measles cases and multiple ongoing, uncontained outbreaks.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus.
Vaccination exemptions among kindergarten children during the 2022-23 school year increased to 3% — the highest exemption rate ever reported in the United States, the CDC says.
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
State health officials are recommending the new 2023 COVID-19 vaccine for everyone six months and older for the fall and winter seasons following its approval for use.
The kindergarten vaccine exemption rate continues to climb as more and more parents opt out of getting their little ones vaccinated, and as the new school year begins, this trend has both health officials and parents concerned.
Covid-19 is on the rise again as the world approaches the fourth virus season since the coronavirus arrived on the scene.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Michigan State fell 31-13 to undefeated Nebraska in the Big Ten opener for both teams Saturday as quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns for the Cornhuskers.
One person is dead after a multi-vehicle accident on Detroit's east side Saturday evening, according to city officials.
A 19-year-old man is facing nearly a dozen charges, including child sexually abusive activity and aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, after an investigation by child protection groups, according to the Michigan State Police.
No. 18 Michigan fell to No. 17 Iowa, 20-19, on a game-ending 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on Saturday.
A local nonprofit organization is doing its part to beautify a neighborhood on Detroit's east side while teaching young men important life skills.
A semitruck driver was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday near Marshall, in which Michigan State Police officers seized 174 handguns and roughly 167 kilograms of suspected heroin, according to the law enforcement agency.
A motorcyclist is in the hospital after they were struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Detroit following a rear-end crash Friday night, according to the Michigan State Police.
A local nonprofit organization is doing its part to beautify a neighborhood on Detroit's east side while teaching young men important life skills.
No. 18 Michigan fell to No. 17 Iowa, 20-19, on a game-ending 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on Saturday.
A 19-year-old man is facing nearly a dozen charges, including child sexually abusive activity and aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, after an investigation by child protection groups, according to the Michigan State Police.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2026-27 season Saturday night with its annual opening night gala.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle, Jackson Jobe pitched 5 1/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 after nearly wasting a six-run lead.
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
Victoria Viktorovna Aquilina, 43, entered the U.S. more than 20 years ago and never became a citizen. Federal prosecutors in Detroit say she voted in person in the 2024 presidential election anyway.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Michigan State fell 31-13 to undefeated Nebraska in the Big Ten opener for both teams Saturday as quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns for the Cornhuskers.
No. 18 Michigan fell to No. 17 Iowa, 20-19, on a game-ending 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on Saturday.
Noah Kim threw two touchdown passes and the Eastern Michigan defense smothered Lindenwood to help post a 29-3 win.
Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Detroit Tigers' 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale when the 7-year-old daughter of the pitcher and model Kate Upton came to the mound with Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
Lots of sunshine and dry conditions
A powerful storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast on Saturday has cancelled over 400 flights and delayed thousands more across the country. As Gwen Baumgardner reports, over 90,000 homes were without power amid the nor'easter.
An empty lot on the east side of Detroit will soon be a place where something new can grow. A community garden is taking root, giving young men a place to learn, grow and build important life skills. Veronica Ortega introduces the volunteers working on the project.
Bikes rolled into Royal Oak on Saturday morning as part of a bike donation drive hosted by the nonprofit group Free Bikes 4 Kidz. Organizers say they’ll be given away at events throughout the year.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra welcomed back supporters and commemorated the start of a new season on Saturday. CBS News Detroit’s Laura Winfrey spoke with Erik Rönmark, president and CEO of the organization, about the opening night gala and what it helps fund.