71.5% of Americans Battle Frequent Fatigue, CDC Study Finds
#Fatigue #CDCA CDC study found 71.5 percent of U.S. adults experience frequent fatigue, with women and younger adults aged 18-34 most affected. Fatigue, distinct from sleepiness, correlates with depression, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties, especially among younger Americans. read more
CDC Measles Deaths Removal Sparks Public Health Trust Crisis
#CDC #PublicHealthAmid a growing measles outbreak and falling vaccination rates, experts fear the CDC’s credibility is eroding after political interference, disputed death reports, and strained state-federal coordination, raising doubts about reliable national health data. read more
Pennsylvania confirms second child measles death amid dispute
#MeaslesOutbreak #CDCPennsylvania confirms second child measles death amid US outbreak, while Health Secretary RFK Jr. reportedly ordered CDC deletion of fatality data, sparking federal-state friction over death classifications. read more
CDC director inherits frozen programs after mass layoffs
#CDC #PublicHealthNew CDC director Erica Schwartz faces pressure to revive "zombie programs"—funded initiatives like Alzheimer's, smoking, and epilepsy research left staffless after Trump's DOGE cuts. Democrats cite law violations, urging restoration of critical public health operations. read more
Senate Confirms Schwartz as CDC Director After Year Vacancy
#CDC #PublicHealthSenate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, ending a year-long leadership vacuum. She inherits an agency strained by layoffs amid measles, cyclosporiasis, and Ebola outbreaks, with senators divided on her independence from Health Secretary Kennedy. read more
CDC probes 7,000 cases of explosive diarrhea parasite
#Cyclosporiasis #CDCThe CDC reports nearly 7,000 cyclosporiasis cases causing "explosive diarrhea" across 34 states, with 1,645 confirmed. Suspected cases jumped from 1,500 to 5,100. Officials probe Taco Bell and lettuce as sources; no deaths reported. read more
CDC nominee faces Senate hearing amid agency crisis
#CDC #ConfirmationHearingDr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's CDC nominee, faces Senate confirmation. The retired Rear Admiral and former deputy surgeon general seeks to lead the beleaguered agency amid political pressure, staffing cuts, and outbreaks, with public health experts hopeful for stable leadership. read more
Ex-CDC official: RFK Jr. caused irreparable harm
#CDC #RFKJrFormer CDC official Dr. Debra Houry states RFK Jr. caused "irreparable harm," eroding public trust in the agency by over 20 points. She resigned unable to protect scientific integrity, citing measles deaths and misinformation, warning recovery is difficult. read more
CDC surges hantavirus response from 3 to 100 staff
#Hantavirus #CDCCDC increased hantavirus outbreak staff from 3 to 100 to avoid strict Covid-style measures. Three deaths and 11 illnesses occurred on ship MV Hondius. Experts criticized slow response. Public risk remains low, but urgency to contain the virus is high. read more
CDC Chief Says Hantavirus Outbreak Not Like Covid
#Hantavirus #CDCCDC acting director reassures public hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship is "not Covid," after 3 died and 17 Americans evacuated to Nebraska quarantine. Virus spreads via rodent droppings, not easily human-to-human. Experts criticize CDC's minimal role in response. read more
Spring cold surge: Rhinovirus cases rising fast
#CommonCold #CDCRecent CDC data shows rhinovirus and enterovirus cases rising to 20% positivity in the US, causing common colds with symptoms like runny nose and cough. Over 1 billion annual cold cases occur, spreading easily among all ages. read more
Fired CDC Staff Form Shadow Public Health Watchdog
#PublicHealth #CDCFired CDC workers formed the National Public Health Coalition to advocate for evidence-based health policies after mass layoffs. They now run data and advocacy projects, aiming to rebuild public trust and counter misinformation, acting as a "shadow CDC." read more
"Severe US Flu Season Continues, CDC Urges Vaccination"
#FluSeason #CDCThe current flu season in the U.S. is one of the worst seen in years, with 43 million reported illnesses and 24,000 deaths. Health officials expect several more weeks of high flu activity despite the season typically waning in spring. read more
"White House Withdraws CDC Nomination Amid Vaccine Controversy"
#CDC #TrumpAdministrationThe White House withdraws David Weldon's nomination as CDC director, as it became evident that he lacked Senate confirmation votes. Weldon, a former Florida congressman, was aligned with anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and criticized vaccines and CDC policies. read more
CDC Reinstates Nearly 200 Employees Amidst Job Cut Concerns
#CDC #reinstatementThe CDC has invited back nearly 200 probationary employees, just two weeks after being laid off. This reversal is part of a larger trend of federal agencies rehiring workers following cost-cutting measures. read more
CDC Layoffs Spark Protest and Confusion Among Former Employees
#CDC #layoffsDemonstrators protest CDC layoffs in Atlanta, as federal health workers express shock and confusion over dismissals. Layoffs impact workers despite outstanding reviews and experience, causing chaos and uncertainty in unemployment process. read more
USDA Misfires: Mistakenly Fires Employees Essential in Bird Flu Response
#USDA #CDCDOGE mistakenly fired USDA staff crucial to combating bird flu outbreak, resulting in embarrassing walkback. CDC warns of increased risk to those exposed to animals. USDA working to rehire workers. DOGE also faced criticism for overstating government cuts on official website. read more
Trump Administration Terminates CDC Workers Amid Multiple Health Crises
#CDC #TrumpAdministrationThe Trump administration dismisses 1,300 CDC probationary workers including crucial disease detectors amidst a surge of infectious viruses. This move is part of an efficiency initiative led by Elon Musk, impacting public health safety efforts. read more
CDC's MMWR Resumes Publication, Focuses on Wildfire Health Effects
#CDC #PublicHealthThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's publication, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, has resumed after a two-week pause with reports on the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California. Concerns linger about missing critical information. read more
"Norovirus Resurgence: CDC Reports Surge in Outbreaks Across U.S."
#Norovirus #CDCNorovirus cases are rising in the US this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported in December. Norovirus causes sudden vomiting and diarrhea, mainly spreads through direct contact, and affects all age groups, with older adults and those with weak immune systems at higher risk. read more
CDC Warns of Rising Parvovirus Cases Among Children Aged 5-9
#CDC #ParvovirusThe CDC alerts about a rise in parvovirus infections, known as "slapped cheek disease," among children aged 5 to 9. Cases spiked from 15% in 2022 to 40% in June 2024, prompting warnings for parents to watch for symptoms. read more
CDC Issues New IUD Insertion Guidelines Following TikTok Outcry
#IUD #CDCCDC updates guidance for IUD insertion after TikTok users share painful experiences, prompting new protocols for doctors. IUD insertions have surged in popularity, with potential for pain noted mainly in younger patients. Guidelines focus on patient education, reassurance, and managing bleeding irregularities. read more