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Treatment-resistant illnesses have been diagnosed in Asia, Europe and Canada, but two cases in New York City mark the first time they have been diagnosed in the United States.
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Treatment-resistant illnesses have been diagnosed in Asia, Europe and Canada, but two cases in New York City mark the first time they have been diagnosed in the United States.
Walensky has overseen the agency since the early days of the Biden administration.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
The CDC says six people in six states, including New Jersey, have been infected.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Federal officials said this week that they had been considering a testing requirement.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at how likely adults were to say they had remembered to wash their hands in six scenarios
The CDC is conducting a scientific review to see if wearing a face mask can not only stop the spread of the coronavirus but can also protect the wearer.
The teams arrived in the state on Thursday, May 14 and have been working to provide assistance to locations in need.
An estimated 100,000 young children have not had a vaccination against any of the 14 diseases for which shots are recommended.
Are you avoiding fats in your daily diet? It may be time to stop -- that is, if your daily diet is Mediterranean.
When working on the influenza vaccine for the following year, researchers make a guess as to which strains will be prevalent.
Port Authority officials say the CDC investigated a sick passenger at Newark Liberty International Airport for possible Ebola.
For more information about Ebola, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday that 160 lab-confirmed cases were reported in the 22 states. On Tuesday, the CDC's count was 130 cases in 12 states.
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is here with the advisory.
The CDC is reviewing its safety procedures at high-security labs, some of which had to be closed after a release of anthrax and bird flu. Now, they're getting input from the medical community.
Nearly 17% of US children and adolescents are obese. But, according to a CDC report, many people who are obese don't consider themselves as having the condition.
But calling out sick from work means no pay for many, especially low-income workers.
"In New Jersey, the prevalence is one in 45 children with (some degree of) autism," says Dr. Walter Zahorodny, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the New Jersey Medical School.
It's unclear if officers made any arrests.
Nurse will become the Sixers' 26th head coach in franchise history.
Eight people were injured when gunshots rang outside Subaru Park in Chester on Sunday night.
Nine people, including 4 minors, were transported to area hospitals following a mass shooting at the Hollywood Broadwalk on Monday afternoon.
The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons.
It's unclear if officers made any arrests.
Nurse will become the Sixers' 26th head coach in franchise history.
Eight people were injured when gunshots rang outside Subaru Park in Chester on Sunday night.
Nine people, including 4 minors, were transported to area hospitals following a mass shooting at the Hollywood Broadwalk on Monday afternoon.
The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons.
It's unclear if officers made any arrests.
Eight people were injured when gunshots rang outside Subaru Park in Chester on Sunday night.
The annual parade down West State Street brings out hundreds of neighbors – both young and old – to celebrate the red, white and blue.
Philadelphia-area vets shared the significance of Memorial Day at CBS News Philadelphia's first-ever Coffee With Veterans.
Night Tours: Summer Twilight invites people to experience the historic site in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood close to dark.
"I think it's important to thank all the people that did the work that they did for us," a West Deptford resident said.
Thousands of people packed Jersey Shore beaches Monday to soak in the sun on the last day of the Memorial Day Weekend.
Fire officials say one of the five people hospitalized after a fire in Pennsauken Township on Memorial Day is in critical condition.
Travelers visiting New Jersey or New York beaches for Memorial Day might want to keep an eye out for some fishy friends.
We're settling into the holiday with a pretty big difference in temperatures across the area.
We're settling into the holiday with a pretty big difference in temperatures across the area.
Your Memorial Day Weekend forecast includes some sun with light and spotty showers in parts of the Delaware Valley.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Tom Carper, the U.S. Senate's last Vietnam veteran, shared his thoughts on his last Memorial Day in office.
Kristie Haas pleaded guilty to killing her 3-year-old daughter and dumping her burned remains on a softball field in Smyrna.
One woman is sharing a message for others after her battle with melanoma on this "Don't Fry Day."
A baby is recovering at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after receiving the smallest pacemaker in the world.
CBS News Philadelphia is highlighting the importance of Mental Health Month.
Socrates Kouvatas has spent 28 years as a paramedic in South Jersey. Now, his 23-year-old daughter, Alyssa, jumped on board to follow in her father's footsteps.
Pets can have medical emergencies, just like people. But research shows most pet owners wouldn't know what to do.
Many in our area have strong feelings when talking about the gridlock in Washington over the debt ceiling fight.
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
Proposals to raise the nation's debt limit include spending cuts to coronavirus relief funds that haven't been used.
Hey, high school grads! Krispy Kreme shops in our area are giving away a free dozen donuts on Wednesday.
The high prices of essential goods, particularly food and housing, has made it tough for many folks to afford the soaring cost of their energy bills.
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Chickie's and Pete's is offering free Crabfries and free tolls eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway on May 26.
I-76 eastbound was closed from I-476 to Gladwyne due to an overturned vehicle at the Conshohocken Curve.
Eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania turnpike were closed for hours at the Valley Forge Interchange.
Nurse will become the Sixers' 26th head coach in franchise history.
The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons.
Penn baseball is back in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship for the first time since 1995.
Dylan Covey didn't make it through the first inning, allowing seven runs on six hits in the Phillies' 11-4 loss to the Braves on Sunday night.
In a fight until the finish, Newgarden caught up with the reigning champion Ericsson in the final lap, taking the lead and finishing in first.
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Sister Cities Park is just one of the handful of free events and attractions available to everyone kids and parents ahead of Memorial Day.
Injured Philadelphia firefighter Randy Ballinger's punk band Jersey Calling will open for this weekend's Adjacent Music Festival in Atlantic City.
Singer Taylor Swift will release the new "Midnights" deluxe album Thursday night.
Turner died Wednesday after battling a long illness. She was 83 years old.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Eight Camden high school students are getting experience as pharmacy technicians at the locally owned Bell Rexall Drugs.
At Stomping Grounds Social Justice Cafe, young people are getting work experience while working toward their diploma.
On this week's Focusing on the Future Wakisha Bailey speaks with the team and finds out how they are making a difference with other high schoolers.
PhillyBOLT consists of young Philadelphians who are keeping a close eye on the race to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor.
Students in a finance and accounting class at George Washington High School are learning how to prepare tax returns.
Bill Kelly reports.
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A few hundred people -- mostly teenagers -- started gathering around 8 p.m.
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