Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
The CDC has changed its vaccine recommendation schedule for children, removing some shots from the list of vaccines recommended for all children. Chandler Lutz breaks down what public health experts are saying about the changes.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc. baby formula products that are being recalled.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., experts say.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have shared different recommendations for children getting COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases.
Depression is becoming more common among younger adults and adolescents in the United States, but most are not getting therapy to help, according to a new report from the CDC. Experts say increased awareness has led to more people getting help for depression, and that the pandemic is also blamed for the growing numbers.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new report on rising autism rates. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talked on Wednesday critically of the report during his first press conference in his new role. We have reactions to Kennedy's comments from one autism family in Montgomery County. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the CDC's HIV Prevention Division as part of a reorganization of health and human services. This move has drawn strong condemnation from LGBTQ+, HIV, and health organizations, including the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia. Josh Sanders talked to a man who warned that dismantling the programs would undo decades of progress.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Flu cases are at their highest level in 15 years, according to federal health officials.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Photos of the Cheers for CHOP event on Saturday, Feb. 28, at The Fillmore Philadelphia.
A Pennsylvania man allegedly used obituaries to find and break into the homes of recently deceased people, Berks County officials say.
Visit Philadelphia is looking for nominations for the 2026 Liberty Bells Awards.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
A Pennsylvania man allegedly used obituaries to find and break into the homes of recently deceased people, Berks County officials say.
Visit Philadelphia is looking for nominations for the 2026 Liberty Bells Awards.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A Pennsylvania man allegedly used obituaries to find and break into the homes of recently deceased people, Berks County officials say.
Visit Philadelphia is looking for nominations for the 2026 Liberty Bells Awards.
Behind the warm glow and custom fragrance blends at Cork and Candles in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, owner Chris Holloway is fighting a battle most customers never see.
A man was shot, and two other men were stabbed in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Sunday afternoon, police said.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A minor is facing a murder charge after another juvenile was shot and killed in Lakewood, New Jersey, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey, left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter had two perfect innings in his highly anticipated spring training start Sunday vs. the Yankees.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia is one of five cities the Democratic National Committee is focusing on to potentially host the party's next presidential nominating convention in 2028.
President Trump gave his first live remarks defending the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. Mr. Trump's comments come hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration isn't ruling out U.S. boots on the ground in Iran.
Two East Mount Airy educators are waiting for Guinness to verify they set the world record for Longest History Lesson after spending more than 31 hours teaching 5,000 years of African and African American history. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn W. Ebron, M.Ed. completed the marathon lesson at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
Temperatures Monday will still be chilly in the 30s, but not quite as cold as last week. Another wintry mix of rain and freezing rain could impact the Tuesday morning commute, but by midweek temperatures climb into the 50s, 60s, and potentially even 70s over the weekend.
The CBS News Philadelphia family is wishing broadcasting legend Marciarose Shestack a very happy 95th birthday! Marciarose made history at this station as the first woman to ever anchor in Philadelphia, and later became the first woman in the county to anchor a primetime daily newscast.