FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine spray
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Vaccine scare tactics haven't shifted, but more parents are falling for them. Here's what the rhetoric gets wrong and how it endangers children.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Jeanette Breen administered the pellets as an alternative to vaccinations and then falsified their immunization records, the New York Health Department said.
World leaders and health experts gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss a hypothetical disease X pandemic.
Vaccination exemptions among kindergarten children during the 2022-23 school year increased to 3% — the highest exemption rate ever reported in the United States, the CDC says.
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
When it comes to vaccines, experts say it matters which arm you get the shot in.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
The respiratory illness RSV can be serious, especially in children and older adults.
The vaccine proved more effective than in previous seasons at preventing hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
The WHO evoked a 2005 policy and sentenced a promising made-in-Canada vaccine to a tragic death because of a minority link with a tobacco company.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
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.
As "floods, droughts, conflict" and other factors make out breaks "more numerous, more widespread and more severe," officials shift to a one-dose strategy.
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
The White House is making nearly 2 million doses of monkeypox available for ordering.
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
A rise in mental health issues is straining resources across the country and forcing people to wait for appointments.
Nevada County is having trouble with their mail-in ballots due to a printing error. With Election Day nearing, county officials are working around the clock to fix the problem.
A student suffered major injuries after being hit by a vehicle outside a Tracy high school, police said Thursday.
A new development set to bring 3,000 new housing units to West Sacramento's Southport community was hit with an appeal filed by a neighbor claiming that the existing environmental review for the project is outdated.
ESPN has named the Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings, as the best arena in the NBA.
Here's a list of road closures around the Sacramento area as thousands of athletes are expected to participate in the 2024 Ironman California race.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
A Sacramento man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, prosecutors said Thursday.
We looked into how the area could become a new place for local entertainment and people wanting to open up micro businesses.
Two weeks out from the 2024 general election, there are two Sacramento-area municipalities with a Measure O on the November ballot. Depending on where you live, they do different things.
There's a call in downtown Sacramento to "save the clocktower." It's a memorable line from the "Back to the Future" movie, but now this drama is playing out in real life at Sacramento City Hall.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Ski resorts around Lake Tahoe are starting to reveal their targeted opening days for the 2024-25 winter season.
Oct. 21 was the last day to register online or by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election. Here's what you need to know if you missed the deadline.
An inmate who escaped from a Northern California jail last month was located and arrested at his home on Thursday, deputies say.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders in nearly every pitching category.
Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota Timberwolves.
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bout of pneumonia.
MLB's pitch to have the Oakland A's play on an artificial turf field for its inaugural season in West Sacramento struck out. It's a push that was promptly met with player pushback.
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
Nevada County is having trouble with their mail-in ballots due to a printing error. With Election Day nearing, county officials are working around the clock to fix the problem.
For more than 150 years, federal boarding schools for Native children forced them to assimilate, and often caused physical and emotional abuse.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
Health care hasn't figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
During the last few years, the issue for the real estate market in Sacramento was that few homes were for sale. But, that has changed. Inventory is now up. Unfortunately, demand for that residential inventory isn't.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
The Call Kurtis team is always looking for ways to help you save money. That includes getting haircuts at heavily discounted prices that are worth getting a trim for.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
There are many money-saving deals out there for senior citizens these days that you may not know about.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
The city of Modesto is seeing a rise in accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats. What's driving the demand, and by how much?
A massive, ten-story-tall billboard is now up just blocks away from the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.
Here is a look at your next seven days of weather!
A rise in mental health issues is straining resources across the country and forcing people to wait for appointments.
Nevada County is having trouble with their mail-in ballots due to a printing error. With Election Day nearing, county officials are working around the clock to fix the problem.