CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
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The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
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.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
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.
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.
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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.
Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus.
Jeanette Breen administered the pellets as an alternative to vaccinations and then falsified their immunization records, the New York Health Department said.
Opposition to vaccines and mainstream science has become politically charged, making dangerous misinformation harder to fight.
World leaders and health experts gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss a hypothetical disease X pandemic.
Health officials in one Northern California county are once again urging residents to mask up and get vaccinated.
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.
Vaccine hesitancy in the United States doesn't just stop with people. A new study finds many dog owners are skeptical of having their pets vaccinated, even though that puts the animal - and their humans - at risk.
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.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
Health leaders say they’re anticipating a relatively normal season, and the vaccine recipe is a good match.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
A growing memorial now marks the site of a devastating crash in Stanislaus County that killed four members of an Oakdale family and left two children fighting to recover.
A new medical school is expected to be built in Stockton as the University of the Pacific is seeking funding. Monday evening brought one of the first steps towards breaking ground.
A dramatic video shows the moment a driver hits a pair of people out for a walk with their dog before taking off in Antelope, leaving them both seriously injured.
After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.
A growing memorial now marks the site of a devastating crash in Stanislaus County that killed four members of an Oakdale family.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims.
Natomas teachers will strike for the first time in district history on Tuesday if there's no deal with the district overnight.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
A dramatic video shows the moment a driver hits a pair of people out for a walk with their dog before taking off in Antelope, leaving them both seriously injured.
It's a busy afternoon at the Taylor Morrison Willdhawk community worksite in Sacramento. Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan's presumed death in Iran adds to the long list of California Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
A Sacramento County jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in a deadly shooting that happened three and a half years ago in the city's Fab 40s neighborhood.
Sacramento police said they have released a suspect who was detained after barricading inside a home following a deadly shooting on Wednesday night.
The City of Sacramento is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, and on Tuesday, city leaders and the public got their first chance to hear ideas on how to balance the budget.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the federal government is requiring approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial truck drivers statewide to have their licenses revoked, effective immediately.
California Democrats are showing signs of division as the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom grows increasingly crowded ahead of the June primary.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Even after enduring a brutal skid last season, the confident Athletics are talking about contending for the 2026 playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
The San Jose Sharks signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension before the trade deadline.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol 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 said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
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Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
A growing memorial now marks the site of a devastating crash in Stanislaus County that killed four members of an Oakdale family and left two children fighting to recover.
A new medical school is expected to be built in Stockton as the University of the Pacific is seeking funding. Monday evening brought one of the first steps towards breaking ground.
A dramatic video shows the moment a driver hits a pair of people out for a walk with their dog before taking off in Antelope, leaving them both seriously injured.