RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
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Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1%, the lowest in decades.
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's new head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised doubts about vaccines — but history shows they've saved millions of lives.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
Vaccine scare tactics haven't shifted, but more parents are falling for them. Here's what the rhetoric gets wrong and how it endangers children.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Measles outbreaks worldwide climbed 68% from 2021.
Vaccination exemptions among kindergarten children during the 2022-23 school year increased to 3% — the highest exemption rate ever reported in the United States, the CDC says.
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
The respiratory illness RSV can be serious, especially in children and older adults.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines for cancer treatment will be out in five years.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Approximately 600 pounds of marijuana was stolen from a Colorado State Patrol evidence trailer in Arapahoe County.
The YMCA of Denver offers day camps at 15 facilities across the Denver metro area, as well as several specialty camps.
The Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team is heading to its 20th Frozen Four.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Last month, Douglas County commissioners took the first step in a nine-step process of becoming a home rule charter county.
Elevated fire danger will be over portions of Colorado, including Denver, on Wednesday. Red Flag Warnings will go into effect beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday through 7 p.m.
Approximately 600 pounds of marijuana was stolen from a Colorado State Patrol evidence trailer in Arapahoe County.
The YMCA of Denver offers day camps at 15 facilities across the Denver metro area, as well as several specialty camps.
Last month, Douglas County commissioners took the first step in a nine-step process of becoming a home rule charter county.
A group called Summit Lost Pet Rescue jumped into action recently after a high country car crash in which a dog escaped.
Cafe Momentum will open a new location in the old Denver Fire Station No. 10.
The death of a 97-year-old woman who froze to death in El Paso County has been ruled a homicide.
Crews continue cleanup in the aftermath of an oil and gas incident in Weld County that has Galeton Elementary School closed for the third day.
Colorado State University wants to expand its tree growing program with a new facility that would increase production by 600% or 2 million trees per year.
Julia Renz spoke about the importance of organ donation. She attends the University of Colorado.
The Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team is heading to its 20th Frozen Four.
The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and said they won't extend the contract of general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the NBA regular season.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
At the beginning of the season, Rockies pitcher Lucas Gilbreath's focus was on an individual who transcends baseball — his daughter.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
There are now three confirmed cases of measles in Colorado. All investigations are ongoing and are typically handled at the county level with support from the state.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
A spokesperson for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston admitted this week that the office has been operating an internal group on the encrypted messaging app Signal that was monitoring news stories and had been auto-deleting the group's messages.
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.