Centers for Disease Control

California Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) proclaimed a state of emergency to "streamline and expedite" the state's response to bird flu.

Trump Taps RFK Jr. to Investigate Autism and Vaccine Link

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will investigate a potential link between childhood vaccines and autism.

Australia Investigates Missing Deadly Virus Samples in Major Biosecurity Breach

The Queensland government announced Monday that hundreds of virus samples, including dangerous pathogens like Hendra, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, are missing from a state laboratory.

USDA Orders Testing of U.S. Milk Supply

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered the nation's milk supply tested for bird flu. The December 6 guidance is designed to "facilitate comprehensive H5N1 surveillance of the nation’s milk supply and dairy herds," according to a press release.

CDC Links Waterborne Disease Outbreaks to Splash Pads

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a comprehensive report documenting waterborne disease outbreaks linked to children’s splash pads over the past 26 years.

CDC Declares End to McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the conclusion of the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The outbreak, which began in late September, affected 104 individuals across 14 states, resulting in 34 hospitalizations and one death in Colorado.

Sen. Ron Johnson to Subpoena Health Agencies Over COVID-19 Vaccine Data

Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is planning to issue subpoenas to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over data pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine.

First Bird Flu Case Confirmed in California

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first-ever U.S. case of avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, in a child residing in California.

Monkeypox Case Confirmed in California

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert after a strain of monkeypox was discovered in California.

Former CDC Official Likens Vaccines to a ‘Social Contract’

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Dr. Richard Besser suggested that optional vaccination standards violate a "social contract."

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