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Keywords: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


CDC issues warning over chikungunya virus outbreak in China’s Guangdong province

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting China, as an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus rapidly spreads in Guangdong province. The warning follows a surge in infections, with over 7,000 confirmed cases reported in the......

U.S. fertility rate hits record low despite rise in total births

The fertility rate in the United States has reached its lowest point on record, continuing a two-decade decline, according to new data from federal health officials released Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fertility rate dropped by 1% between 2023 and......

Kennedy Jr reshapes US vaccine panel with critics amid controversy

US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr has significantly restructured the nation's top vaccine advisory committee by replacing all 17 existing members with eight newly appointed individuals, several of whom are known critics of vaccines. This move marks a major shift in how vaccine policies are guided......

FDA Staff Instructed to Avoid Certain Terms; White House Calls it a Misinterpretation

Feb 20 (Reuters) – Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been advised to refrain from using terms like "woman," "disabled," and "elderly" in external communications, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. These words......

Emerging avian influenza strain detected in Nevada dairy worker: Implications and concerns

In recent developments, a new strain of avian influenza has been detected in the United States, specifically in Nevada, where a worker at a dairy farm has contracted the virus. This marks an alarming escalation in the spread of avian influenza, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)......

Unprecedented Surge: Africa Faces Critical Mpox Outbreak with 69,000 Cases in 2024

The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......

California's Bird Flu Emergency: What You Need to Know

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently declared a state of emergency in response to growing concerns over bird flu outbreaks, especially in the southern part of the state. This emergency declaration was triggered after more dairy cows tested positive for the virus, highlighting the need for immediate......

Mpox Cases in Africa Surpass 62,000 in 2024, with Over 1,200 Deaths

Mpox cases in Africa have surpassed 62,000 since the start of 2024, with more than 13,500 confirmed infections and 1,200 related deaths, according to a recent report from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The latest data highlights the gravity of the outbreak, as it......

McDonald's Identifies Source of E. Coli Outbreak: Slivered Onions, Not Quarter Pounder Patties

In a recent statement, McDonald's has clarified that the beef patties used in their Quarter Pounders are not the source of the E. coli outbreak that has affected multiple states. Testing conducted by the Colorado Agriculture Department found no traces of E. coli in the patties, leading the company......

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