The Latest Breaking News from CDC

U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy — what about dads?

RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year

Cyberbullying involves an imbalance of physical or emotional power and an intent to cause harm, like traditional bullying, and is not limited to the school day or school grounds

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness. More products were soon added to the…

The states are blocking efforts to promote vaccines and giving advice that is at odds with public health experts

U.S. and Canadian health officials are separately investigating Salmonella outbreaks, both related to pet foods, in their countries.

Research involving Massachusetts healthcare workers shows higher levels of antibodies in group who received both shots at once

Infant mortality fell by nearly 30% since 1999 but has risen over the last two years.

Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.