4 ways vaccine skeptics mislead you on measles and more
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.
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U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
U.S. measles cases so far this year now exceed all of 2023
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
U.S. to stop giving out free COVID tests
The U.S. government said it will stop accepting orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests on Friday. This comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on masking, testing and isolation times. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with a look at the updates.
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Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, whose research enabled the development of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines, were named Nobel Prize-winners; their breakthrough may reshape vaccine treatment for a host of diseases.
Measles makes a comeback in U.S.
Despite being declared eliminated in 2000, measles cases are rising across the U.S., with 36 instances identified in 16 states since January. Florida emerged as a hotspot with nine cases, as the state's surgeon general challenges CDC vaccine guidelines. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook provides an in-depth analysis of this alarming development.
Measles can be deadly and is highly contagious — but it is preventable
As of mid-February, at least 15 states have reported measles cases and multiple ongoing, uncontained outbreaks.
Florida surgeon general defies CDC guidelines
In response to a measles outbreak at a Florida elementary school, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has defied more than 50 years of established medical guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ladapo is leaving attendance decisions to parents, is not recommending the measles vaccine or requiring unvaccinated people to stay home. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Thousands of schools at risk of measles outbreak
More than 8,500 schools in the U.S. are at risk of a measles outbreak as the share of unvaccinated kindergartners grew significantly in the past three years, a CBS News investigation found. Stephen Stock explains.
Flu cases on the rise after holiday season
Cases of respiratory viruses are climbing across the U.S. after weeks of decline, according to new CDC data. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with his advice to stay safe during flu season.
Search your school: U.S. schools at risk of measles
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Do laws that ban vaccine exemptions work?
State Rep. Paul Harris, a Republican from Washington state, helped pass legislation to remove personal vaccine exemptions there. Maine banned both philosophical and religious exemptions, and the Maine Council of Churches lobbied lawmakers to remove religious exemptions.
Why is a 95% vaccination rate so important?
Penn State University professor of biology and infectious diseases Dr. Matt Ferrari explains why a difference of a few points in the vaccination rate can greatly increase the risk of a measles outbreak.
What is herd immunity and why does it matter?
Penn State University professor of biology and infectious diseases Dr. Matt Ferrari explains how herd immunity works.
Thousands of kids at risk from measles
Multiple measles outbreaks have sickened people in the U.S. recently, including in Philadelphia and Washington state. Experts agree that measles can easily spread among unvaccinated people. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock explains why so many in the United States may be at risk.
Viral infections on the rise, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising concerns about increasing hospitalizations for COVID-19, RSV and the flu. The group says infections are on the rise as fewer people are getting their vaccinations. Lilia Luciano reports.
New vaccine advice for fall virus season
Health officials have updated advice for protecting against seasonal viruses. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what's new this year and who will need a COVID-19 booster.
What Omicron subvariant BA.2 means to U.S.
Dr. Céline Gounder, editor at large for public health at Kaiser Health News, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the new dominant Omicron subvariant strain BA.2. It comprises more than 72% of positive cases in the United States. She addresses how it compares to previous strains and variants, how our vaccines are holding up against it and whether the surge in the U.K. is a sign of what's to come in the U.S.
What's causing measles outbreaks? Experts point to waning herd immunity
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.
Landmark malaria vaccination program for Africa launches in Cameroon
History is made in Cameroon as the first doses of a malaria vaccine are rolled out in a widespread, international mass-vaccination effort.
Midwife who gave 1,500 kids pellets instead of vaccines put "lives in jeopardy"
Jeanette Breen administered the pellets as an alternative to vaccinations and then falsified their immunization records, the New York Health Department said.
How fringe anti-science views infiltrated politics — and what it means in 2024
Opposition to vaccines and mainstream science has become politically charged, making dangerous misinformation harder to fight.
World leaders gather to discuss hypothetical Disease X pandemic
World leaders and health experts gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss a hypothetical disease X pandemic.
Flu cases in some Southern states on the rise
Nationally, the number of flu cases has decreased. But in some Southern states, flu activity is still high, including in Dallas County, Texas, where almost 20% of tests are positive. Omar Villafranca reports.
Flu and COVID-19 infections on the rise
An increase in COVID-19 and flu infection rates could get worse in coming weeks, fueled by holiday gatherings and low vaccination rates. CBS News' Lilia Luciano shares what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
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