Girl who lost sight due to flu regains vision
"We put our daughter to bed and she never woke up the same," the girls' mother wrote in an update about her daughter's health.
Flu season
CDC: Flu has killed 20,000 this season, including 136 kids
The CDC's most recent flu report says that as of February 29, hospitalization rates among children aged 4 and under were the highest on record at this point in the season.
Why the number of child deaths from flu is up so much this year
Youngsters can have much more severe reactions to influenza B, the predominant strain this flu season, which has already seen double the number of pediatric deaths compared to last year.
Flu season prompts hospitals to take extra precautions
One hospital in Indianapolis created flu checkpoints to keep young patients safe.
How to protect yourself in peak flu season
Flu season runs from October until about April, but usually peaks between December and February
How to protect yourself in peak flu season
Cases of the flu are on the rise as we head into the New Year. The CDC reports flu activity is picking up across the country, with high levels in Colorado and Georgia. Flu season runs from October until April, but usually peaks between December and February. Dr. Jonathan LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine and how you can protect yourself from getting sick.
Why you should get your flu shot
Health officials are urging all Americans over six months old to get a flu shot now. Last season, nearly 80,000 Americans died from the virus. That's the highest number since modern tracking began. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the myths of the flu shot and make a house call for our co-hosts.
What keeps the director of the CDC up at night
CDC is keeping a close watch on the flu after the highest number of deaths from the virus last year since modern tracking began
Survey reveals misconceptions on flu shots
Florida health officials say a child is the first death in Florida during this year's flu season. The child, who has not been identified, tested positive for Influenza B and was not vaccinated. A new national survey puts the spotlight on some popular and potentially dangerous myths about the flu shot. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Will this flu season be as bad as last years?
The CDC says last winter's flu season was the deadliest in at least four decades. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports that health officials are urging everyone over the age of 6 months old to get the flu vaccine.
Difficulties of creating a flu vaccine
The FDA has decided the four strains of the flu virus it will target in next year's flu vaccine. But with this year's only being 36 percent effective, researchers want to develop one that can combat all strains of the virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN to discuss why a universal flu vaccinate is hard to create.
Scientists ramp up efforts to improve "antiquated" flu vaccines
"We've been using this technology of inactivated virus that you grow in chicken eggs since the 1940s," the head of vaccine research at the NIH says
Improving future flu vaccines
Since the flu virus mutates over time, it's been hard to come up with an effective vaccine. But one researcher says a universial flu vaccine, which is long overdue, could be ready in just a few years. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Amid grim flu season, scientists work to find "holy grail" vaccine
Manufactures will have six to nine months to prepare more than 150 million doses to fight the flu
Amid bad flu season, FDA working on next year's vaccine
In a year where the influenza vaccine is just 25 percent effective, officials want to make sure next year's flu shot works better
CDC: Flu season has likely peaked
The worst flu season in years has likely peaked, the CDC said Friday. But the illness still remains widespread in every state, except for Hawaii and Oregon.
Nasty flu season showing signs of winding down
The CDC is cautious about saying flu season has peaked, but called a decline in doctor visits encouraging
Flu season shows signs of leveling off
The number of states reporting heavy flu patient traffic is holding steady at 43
Flu vaccine is one of the least effective in years
The CDC says this year's flu vaccine seems to be more effective for children than adults
This flu season could cost businesses billions
The virus could cause about 25 million employees to miss at least four, eight-hour shifts costing $21 billion in lost productivity
Flu impacting businesses' bottom line
More than 17,000 flu-related hospitalizations have been reported in the U.S. since October. While health officials are urging those with the flu to stay home from school or work, it's estimated to cost businesses across the country billions of dollars. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
New, fast-acting drug offers a novel way to combat flu virus
In Japan, one company says it has developed a treatment that kills the flu in a day
Fighting the flu with UV light
As the deadly flu season continues, a doctor is working on technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill the flu virus in the air. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why this technique is safer than using regular UV rays.
How ultraviolet light could be used to fight the flu
A doctor and his team are testing a device that uses UV light to kill the influenza virus in the air without damaging human tissue
Teacher dies from flu after deeming antiviral drug too costly
A second grade teacher fell ill with the flu but when she saw the $116 price tag, she decided it was too much, her husband says
Health
Brazil's president tests positive for COVID-19
The president has downplayed the virus' severity, often appeared in public to shake hands with supporters and mingle with crowds.
Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen
Parents should have their child wear a mask and send them to school with wipes and hand sanitizer, Dr. Dyan Hes said.
World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating"
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have clearly not reached the peak of the pandemic."
Atlanta mayor tests positive for coronavirus
Bottoms, 50, said she has not experienced any symptoms of the virus.
Hospitals across Texas prepare to hit capacity amid virus surge
A nurse who fell ill with COVID-19 warns it could happen to anyone.
Unemployment could worsen in a COVID-19 second wave
The jobs recovery could lose ground if a second wave of coronavirus cases hits the U.S. this year, economists warn.
Michigan tourism industry says this is "a year simply to survive"
"It really feels like we're walking into the middle of the war every single day, just trying to tread, keep our head above water," said one restaurant owner.
Miami shuts down indoor dining and gyms as virus cases rise
Since Florida began reopening, the Miami-Dade County's daily rate for confirmed COVID-19 cases skyrocketed from about 300 a day to more than 2,000.
Doctors push for an end to racial discrimination in health care
"I have to be the angry loud Black woman making a scene for you to do something," one woman said. "I used to want to avoid that, but when it comes down to my health, I'd rather you be uncomfortable and me not be dead."
Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk"
The World Health Organization has said the coronavirus is only confirmed to be airborne during certain medical procedures, but many experts disagree.
Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41
Cordero's leg was amputated after he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days.
U.S. is an "outlier" in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says
Dr. Tom Frieden said that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces, like bars, early, and that the country is paying for that mistake.
China reports case of suspected bubonic plague
It's in Inner Mongolia and comes as China says it's wrestled new cases of COVID-19 to near zero.
FDA warns about 5 additional toxic hand sanitizers
The hand sanitizers tested positive for methanol, a toxic substance when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
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Brazil's president tests positive for COVID-19
The president has downplayed the virus' severity, often appeared in public to shake hands with supporters and mingle with crowds.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating"
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have clearly not reached the peak of the pandemic."
American detained for 486 days in Egyptian prison returns home
Mohamed Amashah, a dual Egyptian-American citizen was arrested in 2019 after holding a sign in Cairo's Tahrir Square that read: "Freedom for all the political prisoners."
ICE says foreign students can't take online-only fall classes while in U.S.
Foreign students in the U.S. planning to attend schools that will only offer online classes in the fall will need to transfer, depart the country or face potential deportation.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth responds after Tucker Carlson suggests she hates America
Carlson called Duckworth, a Purple Heart recipient, a "deeply silly and unimpressive person."
Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen
Parents should have their child wear a mask and send them to school with wipes and hand sanitizer, Dr. Dyan Hes said.
RNC will test Jacksonville attendees daily for COVID-19
President Trump will be accepting the Republican nomination at a massive convention in Jacksonville, Florida this August.
Video shows 7 men restraining Black teen who died
The video shows 16-year-old Cornelius Fredericks pushed to the floor before staff members at Lakeside Academy in Kalamazoo begin to hold him down.
Florida says schools must reopen despite COVID-19 surge
The state's education commissioner retweeted a post from President Trump saying, "SCHOOLS MUST OPEN IN THE FALL!!!"
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth responds after Tucker Carlson suggests she hates America
Carlson called Duckworth, a Purple Heart recipient, a "deeply silly and unimpressive person."
RNC will test Jacksonville attendees daily for COVID-19
President Trump will be accepting the Republican nomination at a massive convention in Jacksonville, Florida this August.
3 N.J. Democrats are running to challenge ex-Dem in November
New Jersey is holding its congressional and presidential primary on Tuesday.
Qualified immunity is at the forefront of the debate on policing
Jones, a 50-year-old homeless black man diagnosed with schizophrenia, had violated an ordinance in Martinsburg, West Virginia, that requires all pedestrians to use the sidewalk.
U.S. commits $1.6 billion to Novavax coronavirus vaccine
The funding for the coronavirus vaccine candidate being developed by Novavax comes as part of Operation Warp Speed.
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Halle Berry apologizes after talking about transgender role
She recently revealed she was considering playing a transgender character in an upcoming film.
MLB releases shortened schedule amid COVID-19 testing delays
The schedule was a bright spot on an otherwise shaky day in baseball's reboot following a monthslong shut down. Opening night on July 23 will feature the Yankees visiting the Nationals.
Stars remember Broadway actor Nick Cordero: "What a light"
"I have honestly never known a kinder person. But Covid doesn't care about the purity of your soul, or the goodness in your heart," wrote actor Zach Braff.
Broadway star Nick Cordero dies from coronavirus
Broadway actor Nick Cordero has died at the age of 41 after a monthslong battle with the coronavirus. Cordero was on a ventilator and had his leg amputated while he was hospitalized. Meg Oliver reports.
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U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks
A senior NSA official who briefed reporters Wednesday said the increase in remote work had attracted the attention of potentially malicious cyber actors.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
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Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk"
The World Health Organization has said the coronavirus is only confirmed to be airborne during certain medical procedures, but many experts disagree.
Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
Divers find evidence of America's first mines — and 9 skeletons
Experts have found ocher mines that are some of the oldest on the continent.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Jane Goodall: If humans don't change "we're going to destroy ourselves"
The world-renowned conservationist desperately wants the world to pay attention to what she sees as the greatest threat to humanity's existence.
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Brazil's president tests positive for COVID-19
The president has downplayed the virus' severity, often appeared in public to shake hands with supporters and mingle with crowds.
Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen
Parents should have their child wear a mask and send them to school with wipes and hand sanitizer, Dr. Dyan Hes said.
World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating"
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have clearly not reached the peak of the pandemic."
Atlanta mayor tests positive for coronavirus
Bottoms, 50, said she has not experienced any symptoms of the virus.
Hospitals across Texas prepare to hit capacity amid virus surge
A nurse who fell ill with COVID-19 warns it could happen to anyone.
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Deutsche Bank fined $150 million over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Lender viewed convicted sex offender as "high risk" client, yet still overlooked his many questionable transactions.
Stimulus check: Do you have to pay tax on the money?
Questions abound about the stimulus checks and taxes. Read on to learn how it will impact your tax situation.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Unemployment could worsen in a COVID-19 second wave
The jobs recovery could lose ground if a second wave of coronavirus cases hits the U.S. this year, economists warn.
Michigan tourism industry says this is "a year simply to survive"
"It really feels like we're walking into the middle of the war every single day, just trying to tread, keep our head above water," said one restaurant owner.
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Video shows 7 men restraining Black teen who died
The video shows 16-year-old Cornelius Fredericks pushed to the floor before staff members at Lakeside Academy in Kalamazoo begin to hold him down.
Breonna Taylor's family lawyers claim warrant linked to gentrification
"Connecting the dots, it's clear that these officers should never have been at Breonna Taylor's home in the first place," her family's lawyers say.
White woman faces charge after calling 911 on Black man in NYC
Christian Cooper was repeatedly identified by his race in Amy Cooper's call to police during the May 25 incident in New York City's Central Park.
Army confirms remains found near Fort Hood are Vanessa Guillén
Vanessa Guillén, who had been missing since April, was killed and dismembered by a fellow soldier who took his own life last week, investigators have said.
Several men taunt black family at Oregon beach, police say
Officers say the mean used racial slurs and Nazi salute, then challenged police who came to fight and set off illegal fireworks .
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Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
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Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Trump wanted huge military response to protest
President Trump initially wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to Washington D.C., following last week's protests over the death of George Floyd. High-ranking members of Mr. Trump's Cabinet managed to dissuade him of the idea. Ben Tracy reports.