Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
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The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
While it doesn't seem to make people sicker, it does account for three-quarters of active cases in the northeast.
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.
So far 16 people have been infected and 13 of those have been hospitalized.
The CDC says that it's been more than a decade since flu hospitalizations have been this high at this point in the season.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Several changes are being discussed, including distancing, isolation, and others.
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
Beginning Sunday, the CDC is lifting its COVID-19 test requirement for air travelers entering the U.S. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission.
U.S. health officials cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days.
Health officials say hospitalizations among those fully vaccinated are on the rise.
Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy room spray that contains a dangerous bacteria, which can cause a fatal health condition.
Health officials say a salmonella outbreak first identified earlier this month has now affected dozens of people in 25 states, including two in Pennsylvania.
The state Department of Health says it will officially be lifting the order requiring universal masking at midnight on Monday.
The top three names for both boys and girls remained the same in 2020.
The CDC is updating its social distancing guidelines for elementary, middle and high school students in the classroom.
People with certain pre-existing conditions, in addition to those over 65, fall into Pennsylvania's currently eligible 1A COVID vaccination group.
The CDC is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso fresco, queso blanco and queso panela.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is changing its COVID-19 quarantine guidance to align with the CDC.
The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, informed Vice President Mike Pence and White House Coronavirus Task Force members on Tuesday that the CDC will soon issue new guidelines reducing the number of days close contacts should quarantine following exposure to a Covid-19 positive individual
The CDC is considering shortening the standard 14-day quarantine for people who have been exposed to the coronavirus.
The CDC urged Americans not to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country.
For the second-straight year, Monster Jam will roar into Acrisure Stadium.
While we had a day of relief, temperatures will start to fall once again on Wednesday.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
For the second-straight year, Monster Jam will roar into Acrisure Stadium.
While we had a day of relief, temperatures will start to fall once again on Wednesday.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
We asked you to send in your unique or adorable love stories to the PTL mailbox, and you delivered!
Dr. Pascual Chen is here to help tackle the habits and headspace that can make Valentine's Day more meaningful, no matter how you are celebrating.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
We're learning how Anderson’s Candies has been making chocolates and memories for more than 100 years.
What if the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" came with a twist, with a side of rock music and zombies? A brand-new musical is blending George Romero's dreams of the undead with Shakespeare!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Isiah Evans scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers, and No. 4 Duke pulled away in the second half to defeat Pittsburgh 70-54.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with some sticker shock. but this year it feels like it's more than usual. John Shumway reached out to Duquesne Light and People's Gas to find out why and how you can both understand the bills and save money.
On a cold winter morning in 2001, Three Rivers Stadium was demolished using thousands of pounds of explosives as the new home of the Pittsburgh Steelers was under construction and sat less than 100 feet away.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, Arizona detained a person of interest in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, but the person was later released.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
