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New York reports record-breaking number of flu hospitalizations in a single week

Friday, January 2

(NEW YORK) -- New York is reporting the highest number of flu hospitalizations recorded in a single week, the state's health department said on Friday.During the week ending Dec. 27, 4,546 people were hospitalized with flu, a 24% increase from the 3,666 who were... Read More.

Children who miss early vaccines more likely to not get the MMR shot by age 2: Study

Friday, January 2

(NEW YORK) -- Children who miss early vaccinations are far more likely to miss the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine by age 2, a new study found.The findings come as the U.S. recently surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than... Read More.

US measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDC

Tuesday, December 30

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. has surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.As of Dec. 23, a total of 2,012 cases have been reported in the U.S.... Read More.

Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer’s blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025

Tuesday, December 30

(NEW YORK) -- From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs.Scientists discovered a brain implant to give some patients back their independence, prevented others from needing... Read More.

Flu cases on the rise amid holiday travel, gatherings, latest CDC data shows

Monday, December 29

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is increasing across the U.S. amid holiday travel and gatherings, according to the latest data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been at least 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths from... Read More.

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported so far nationally, latest CDC data shows

Friday, December 19

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is increasing across the country, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.New York City is seeing some of the highest levels of flu-like activity across the country. States including Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut,... Read More.

HHS proposes actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

Thursday, December 18

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Thursday a series of proposed actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors.It comes after HHS released a final version of its report on pediatric gender-affirming care last month, claiming... Read More.

Flu concerns grow in US as UK sees more cases among kids

Monday, December 8

(NEW YORK) -- Concerns about the flu spreading in the U.S. are growing as the U.K. continues to see a spike in cases among children and young adults.The increased number of cases in the U.K., could be a predictor for the flu season in... Read More.

14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida, may be linked to gym

Saturday, December 6

(NEW YORK) -- At least 14 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in central Florida.In an email to state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, the Florida Department of Health revealed the outbreak is linked to a gym, reported ABC News affiliate WFTV.The letter from... Read More.

CDC vaccine advisory committee votes to remove universal recommendation for hepatitis B shot at birth

Friday, December 5

(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee voted 8-3 on Friday to remove the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to make vaccine recommendations based on the mother's testing... Read More.

CDC vaccine advisory committee meets to discuss hepatitis B shot, childhood immunization schedule

Thursday, December 4

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee is set to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss the childhood vaccine schedule, adjuvants and contaminants, and the hepatitis B vaccine.It marks the third meeting this year of the Advisory Committee... Read More.

1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees would ‘very likely’ forego health insurance if premiums double: Poll

Thursday, December 4

(NEW YORK) -- One in four Americans covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are considering going without health insurance if their monthly premiums double next year, a new KFF poll published Thursday finds.Open enrollment for the ACA began last month, and many Americans... Read More.

Health

New York reports record-breaking number of flu hospitalizations in a single week

Children who miss early vaccines more likely to not get the MMR shot by age 2: Study

US measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDC

Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer’s blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025

Flu cases on the rise amid holiday travel, gatherings, latest CDC data shows

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported so far nationally, latest CDC data shows

HHS proposes actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

Flu concerns grow in US as UK sees more cases among kids

14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida, may be linked to gym

CDC vaccine advisory committee votes to remove universal recommendation for hepatitis B shot at birth

CDC vaccine advisory committee meets to discuss hepatitis B shot, childhood immunization schedule

1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees would ‘very likely’ forego health insurance if premiums double: Poll

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