Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc. baby formula products that are being recalled.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel recently voted on recommendations, but they are not binding. States can follow the recommendations, or not.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., experts say.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service officers — a group known as the CDC's "disease detectives" — feared the impact of job cuts.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The CDC said 22 people have been hospitalized from the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
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.
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed three people and sickened at least 43 others across 13 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley claims Mayor Bass removed her because Crowley " would continue to disclose the truth about the events leading up to the Palisades Fire."
The intersection will be renamed, the Nipsey Hussle Square, to honor the rapper's legacy and dedication to his community.
Dr. Ellen Dooley was surprised with the so-called "Oscar of Teaching" award during a morning assembly at Milken Community School. Cheers rang out when the social science teacher and instructional leader's name was called by the award's founder, Lowell Milken.
Tommy Le opened Reinne's Place, a Filipino-Vietnamese-inspired coffee shop in Long Beach, to honor his late girlfriend.
According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.
Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley claims Mayor Bass removed her because Crowley " would continue to disclose the truth about the events leading up to the Palisades Fire."
The intersection will be renamed, the Nipsey Hussle Square, to honor the rapper's legacy and dedication to his community.
Dr. Ellen Dooley was surprised with the so-called "Oscar of Teaching" award during a morning assembly at Milken Community School. Cheers rang out when the social science teacher and instructional leader's name was called by the award's founder, Lowell Milken.
Tommy Le opened Reinne's Place, a Filipino-Vietnamese-inspired coffee shop in Long Beach, to honor his late girlfriend.
According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.
The intersection will be renamed, the Nipsey Hussle Square, to honor the rapper's legacy and dedication to his community.
Dr. Ellen Dooley was surprised with the so-called "Oscar of Teaching" award during a morning assembly at Milken Community School. Cheers rang out when the social science teacher and instructional leader's name was called by the award's founder, Lowell Milken.
Tommy Le opened Reinne's Place, a Filipino-Vietnamese-inspired coffee shop in Long Beach, to honor his late girlfriend.
Authorities said the suspect's car flew off the freeway exit and landed in the parking lot of a Norms restaurant.
When officers arrived, they found the man in the water with "no obvious trauma."
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
Balboa Island's ferries are ditching diesel and turning to electricity to power their boats.
The 48-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.
The infamous "graffiti towers" in downtown Los Angeles have a new potential buyer in a Riverside County-based real estate development firm.
A total of four people were transported to a local hospital with major injuries from the collision.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
Deputies say that a 22-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in the crash early Saturday morning near Van Buren Boulevard and Jurupa Road.
According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.
The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night — here's what to know about where they're sitting.
A record-setting snowstorm has prompted managers of The Boston Globe to postpone the printing of their daily newspaper for the first time in its 153 year history.
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night — here's what to know about where they're sitting.
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
The Democratic Women's Caucus wore pink to President Trump's address to Congress last year. This year, they're returning to white.
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA's most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
No. 2 UCLA beat Wisconsin 80-60 and locked up the program's first outright Big Ten regular-season title.
Jacob Bridgeman held on to win the Genesis Invitational at Riviera for his first PGA Tour title.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
LAUSD reports a significant increase of AP enrollment since 2020, calling it a “hopeful sign.”
Roy Firestone talks about his “One Man Show,” a mixture of storytelling, music, humor and impressions.
The new Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" highlights a frightening story out of Florida, where a long-running dispute between neighbors turned into the fatal shooting of a mother. Director Geeta Gandbhir joins CBS LA.
Dr. David Bronstein, Kaiser Permanente Infectious Disease Specialist, provides an update on this flu season.
Air travel is still disrupted in the Jalisco region of Mexico after cartel-related chaos. Is it still safe to travel to Mexico? Travel Expert Katy Nastro with Going.com shares her thoughts with CBS LA.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
