Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
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Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
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.
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 CDC's vaccine advisory panel recently voted on recommendations, but they are not binding. States can follow the recommendations, or not.
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.
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."
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
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.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
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.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
When honeybees get sick with American Foulbrood disease, their hives must be incinerated, impacting the bee population and, in turn, the global food supply.
Ohio's outbreak has already surpassed cases reported to the CDC in 2020 and 2021 combined.
In 2021, there were about 9 million measles cases and 128,000 measles deaths worldwide, according to the CDC and WHO.
Orange County medical professionals are preparing for an early flu season after seeing case surge in the southern hemisphere. Michele Gile reports.
Los Angeles County received only 28,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine, less than half of what was requested. Nicole Comstock reports.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
A group called Access To Prevention, Advocacy, Intervention and Treatment is helping to reach diverse and underserved communities.
Los Angeles County Public Health officials announced plans to expand access to the monkeypox vaccine to high-risk people. Kandiss Crone reports.
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The man, accused of assault with a deadly weapon, was taken into custody by 12:30 p.m.
Aerial footage of the scene showed two dark-colored cars with severe damage. One of them was wrapped around a light pole.
Jessica Flores, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The man, accused of assault with a deadly weapon, was taken into custody by 12:30 p.m.
Aerial footage of the scene showed two dark-colored cars with severe damage. One of them was wrapped around a light pole.
Jessica Flores, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The community in Temecula is battling a proposed high-voltage project that would cut straight through the region's invaluable wine country, threatening scenic landscapes and thousands of local homes.
Aerial footage of the scene showed two dark-colored cars with severe damage. One of them was wrapped around a light pole.
A Ventura County juvenile was charged on Tuesday after allegedly leading police on a pursuit while riding an e-motorcycle in June, according to a news release from the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
A Los Angeles family has filed a lawsuit against an El Segundo-based daycare after their toddler sustained severe injuries when they were dropped after being thrown into the air by an employee last March.
In the 18 months since the Eaton Fire, about 100 of the more than 9,000 buildings destroyed have been rebuilt.
Three people, one of whom suffered a broken leg and another who was hospitalized, were hurt after two cars crashed into a building in Boyle Heights.
The Orange County teenager whose at-home laboratory sparked a days-long FBI investigation after authorities were alerted to "suspicious" materials back in February is at the center of another hazmat probe.
A police officer is OK after someone threw a firework at them, according to the Newport Beach mayor.
Five Dodgers, including superstar and MLB leading vote-getter Shohei Ohtani, were named 2026 MLB All-Star Game starters on Saturday, while the Angels' Mike Trout was selected for his 12th career Midsummer Classic.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
An Orange County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, nearly a year after an 8-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an illegal fireworks explosion at a Fourth of July party in Buena Park.
Police say that the suspect lived in the Casa Blanca neighborhood and allegedly abused five children dating back to the early 2000s.
The fire, which crews dubbed the Volcano Fire, was reported at around 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
A Riverside County woman who is pregnant with twins escaped with minor injuries after a metal bar fell off a truck and pierced her windshield on the 15 Freeway last week.
At least four people were hospitalized, including two police officers, after a multi-car crash at a busy Menifee intersection on the Fourth of July.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after a cache of fireworks exploded, leaving one woman dead and several others injured.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer but two errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning led to three runs by the Colorado Rockies, who rallied for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled away for an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings when Dalton Rushing singled in the winning run.
Free agent forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Suspect Tyler Robinson is back in court for a preliminary hearing, where the prosecution will lay out evidence for a judge to determine if the case should proceed to trial.
A heat advisory will be in effect over much of Southern California as a high-pressure system moves closer to the region. Triple digits are expected in many inland communities.
Attempted murder charges were dismissed against a doctor who drove himself and his family off a cliff along the California coast, prosecutors said. Gio Insignares reports.
Rat traps have been placed around the Boyle Heights warehouse after rodents feasted upon the rotting food at the burned-out building. Laurie Perez reports.
La Habra teenager Armira Kockinis has all the tools to be an inspirational star on and off the tennis court.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
