US measles cases hit highest level since disease was eliminated

( NewsNation) — With five months still remaining in 2026, measles cases in the United States have already surpassed last year ...

Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce now linked to Illinois and 3 more states

Federal health officials said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to Illinois and ...

CDC sends disease detectives to Ohio to assist with cyclospora investigation

CDC investigators are in Ohio to help health officials identify the source of the state's ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
Independent Journal Review

Trump’s Disease Control Nominee Backs Vaccine Mandates In ‘Certain Circumstances’

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Erica Schwartz told lawmakers ...

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak death toll hits three in New York City

Legionella bacteria grows in hot water and can be transferred by inhaling water or mist ...
Wall Street Journal

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention functions as the primary federal agency responsible for protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This ...

Millions of US woman have this condition. A study found a hidden risk

The study looked at data from millions of women in the United States.

Cyclospora cases confirmed in Duval and St. Johns counties as CDC tracks multi-state outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a Cyclospora outbreak affecting nine states, with cases confirmed here on the First Coast.