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Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Friday, January 16

(WASHINGTON) -- On the last day to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in most states, President Donald Trump presented his own ideas for a health care plan that left some health policy experts that spoke to ABC News with unanswered... Read More.

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Friday, January 16

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the U.S., according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been at least 18 million illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths from flu so far this... Read More.

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

Friday, January 16

(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the U.S., with outbreaks popping up around the country, public health experts have been stressing the importance of getting vaccinated to stop the spread of disease.This has involved local doctors and health department workers going... Read More.

South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

Friday, January 9

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's outbreak.This brings the total number of cases in the state to 310. There are currently 200 people in quarantine, according to health officials.The outbreak has... Read More.

Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC

Friday, January 9

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated throughout the United States, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC on Friday estimated there have been at least 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations and 7,400 deaths from flu... Read More.

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

Wednesday, January 7

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.The guidelines also recommend eating whole foods like fruits and vegetables, incorporating healthy fats, prioritizing protein-rich meals and consuming full-fat dairy... Read More.

Some pediatricians are already seeing negative effects of changing vaccine recommendations

Wednesday, January 7

(NEW YORK) -- Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed the childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended shots for all children from 18 down to only 11.According to the new schedule, shots will now be categorized in... Read More.

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

Tuesday, January 6

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity could continue to increase in the U.S. over the next few weeks, according to a top flu epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."There's a lot of influenza out there right now," Dr. Carrie Reed, chief... Read More.

CDC changes childhood immunization schedule, removing universal recommendation for multiple shots

Tuesday, January 6

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Monday it is changing the childhood immunization schedule.The federal health agency is removing the universal recommendation for multiple shots, in what it calls an attempt to mirror the schedules of peer... Read More.

Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows

Monday, January 5

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The percent of outpatient visits for respiratory illnesses are now at the highest rate on record.About 8%... Read More.

Flu activity continues to climb across the US with at least 11 million cases: CDC

Monday, January 5

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been 120,000 hospitalizations so far this season, a 38.8% increase from the prior... Read More.

New federal screening guidance expands cervical cancer testing with an at-home HPV option

Monday, January 5

(NEW YORK) -- A major update to federal women's health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical cancer, including a self-collection option that allows some women to test themselves at home instead of going to a doctor for... Read More.

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Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

Some pediatricians are already seeing negative effects of changing vaccine recommendations

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

CDC changes childhood immunization schedule, removing universal recommendation for multiple shots

Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows

Flu activity continues to climb across the US with at least 11 million cases: CDC

New federal screening guidance expands cervical cancer testing with an at-home HPV option

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