At least 82 children in Ohio infected with measles
Ohio's outbreak has already surpassed cases reported to the CDC in 2020 and 2021 combined.
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Measles, chickenpox cases on the rise
Anti-vaccine messaging has sparked hesitancy among some parents about vaccinating their children, and doctors are reporting increased cases of measles and chickenpox in unvaccinated children. Dr. Shannon Dillon, a primary care pediatrician at Riley Children's Health, joins "CBS News Mornings" to share the concerns she's hearing from parents and her response to them.
Major health findings of 2022: Latest COVID-19 vaccines, treatment to fight obesity and more
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus reflects on the top three health findings of the year and gives his predictions for 2023.
"Tripledemic" severely strains children's hospitals
Pediatric hospitals are in crisis mode due to a wave of respiratory illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 45 states are reporting "high" or "very high" levels of influenza. Janet Shamlian is at a children's hospital in Tennessee with the details.
"Tripledemic" hampers hospitals across U.S.
Hospitals across the U.S. are being stretched thin due to an influx of patients brought on by a triple threat of flu, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 cases. Michael George has the details.
White House announces winter COVID plan
The White House unveiled its COVID-19 strategy as concern grows about about a possible surge in cases this winter. Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, spoke to CBS News about the plan.
Haiti receives first cholera vaccine shipment
Infectious disease expert Dr. Payal Patel joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthier with more on the arrival of the first vaccine doses to combat the deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti.
White House warns of COVID-19 winter surge
With a majority of the U.S. is seeing a COVID-19 surge, the Biden administration is reinstating its free testing program, allowing Americans to order four more at-home COVID tests per household. The surge comes as less than 16% of U.S. adults have gotten the bivalent booster released this fall. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Biden admin. offers free COVID tests
The Biden administration is offering free COVID-19 tests to the public as it prepares for a possible surge in cases this winter. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Errol Barnett and Lana Zak about the plan, plus Mr. Biden's meetings with leaders of African nations at a summit in Washington.
Drug companies report progress on potential skin cancer vaccine
Moderna's stock soared after the COVID-19 vaccine maker detailed progress in developing a potential preventive shot for melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.
Stars share health stories with Dr. Agus
CBS News medical contributor Dr, David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to talk about his new Paramount+ show "The Checkup with Dr. David Agus" and the increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
Respiratory virus surge strains hospitals
Hospitals across the U.S. are seeing an influx of patients due to a "tripledemic" of flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 cases. Danya Bacchus has the details.
CDC urges masking in some areas as COVID-19 cases surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people in New York City, Los Angeles and other communities to mask up as COVID-19 cases surge amid a spike in other respiratory viruses. Elise Preston has more.
"Tripledemic" worries nation's doctors
Health officials are urging Americans to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as those two respiratory viruses, along with RSV, create a growing "tripledemic" across the country. Carter Evans has more.
China eases "zero COVID" restrictions
In a major reversal of policy, China announced a series of measures rolling back some of its most draconian "zero COVID" restrictions. The move followed widespread protests in recent weeks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
Family blocks vital surgery for infant over COVID-vaccinated blood
Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.
China appears to ease COVID restrictions
Following widespread protests last week over COVID restrictions, Chinese officials appear to be easing restrictions across the nation. But there was mass confusion in Beijing as thousands of COVID testing facilities closed abruptly. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Dr. Agus on COVID questions, blood donor rules
Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID-19 misinformation policy. And the FDA is developing plans to allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss these topics and answer COVID questions from the public.
White House official on COVID concerns
The White House this week launched a six-week sprint aimed at convincing Americans to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the year. CBS News Contributor Dr. Céline Gounder and Editor-at-Large for Public Health at Kaiser Health News joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss concerns about a post-holiday covid surge, boosters and treatments.
"Tripledemic" spreads throughout the U.S.
Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, the director of health for the city of St. Louis, Missouri, joined CBS News to discuss the growing number of RSV, COVID-19 and flu cases filling hospitals around the United States.
Threat of "tripledemic" looms over holidays
Health officials are growing concerned that holiday gatherings could accelerate a "tripledemic" -- a convergence of COVID-19, flu and RSV cases. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Millions of children worldwide left susceptible to measles, new report finds
In 2021, there were about 9 million measles cases and 128,000 measles deaths worldwide, according to the CDC and WHO.
Doctor discusses spread of COVID-19, flu
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the spread of COVID-19 BQ variants and the flu in the U.S.
Several children hospitalized in central Ohio measles outbreak
The outbreak was also detected in one school, according to the city's public health department.
Doctors urge COVID and flu vaccines ahead of holidays, as flu cases surge
Doctors are warning people to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19, especially ahead of the holiday season.
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