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CDC

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Trump Signs Executive Order Challenging CDC Vaccine Schedule, Proposes Separating MMR Shots

The order aims to override CDC authority by recommending separate visits for measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines, despite cost and safety concerns.

Aug 10, 2026, 8:01 PM Guardian US

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Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director, Ending Nearly Year-Long Vacancy

Dr. Erica Schwartz, a retired Navy rear admiral and former deputy surgeon general, was confirmed by the Senate to lead the CDC amid ongoing public health challenges and agency turmoil.

NPR News | Aug 5, 2026, 8:13 PM 2 sources Lean-left source mix Compare

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Erica Schwartz Confirmed as CDC Director Amid US Public Health Challenges

The US Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote, marking a key leadership change amid ongoing public health crises and agency turmoil.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 7:44 PM 3 sources Undercovered by the Right Compare

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CDC Expands Largest Known Cyclospora Outbreak to 15 US States

The US CDC has linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell and sourced from Mexico, with cases reaching record levels.

CNA Latest News | Aug 5, 2026, 4:31 AM 1 source Single-source report

CDC Expands Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Investigation to 15 States Amid First US Deaths

Following the first two US deaths linked to cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the CDC has reportedly broadened its investigation to include six additional states.

Guardian US | Aug 5, 2026, 2:53 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Pediatricians and Health Officials Sidestep Trump CDC on Vaccine Guidance

Changes in vaccine advice under the Trump administration have led pediatricians to direct patients away from CDC resources toward alternative authoritative sites.

NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 12:17 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Senator Cassidy Cites Autism Website Update in Support of CDC Nominee

Senator Cassidy references changes to the CDC's autism information website as a factor in backing the agency's new nominee.

The Hill | Jul 24, 2026, 2:42 AM 1 source Single-source report

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CDC Executes Extensive Public Health Operation to Protect Fans During 2026 FIFA World Cup

The CDC worked behind the scenes across 11 U.S. cities to monitor and respond to health threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring fan safety amid a surge in measles cases.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 12:02 AM 1 source Single-source report

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CDC Warns of Cyclospora Parasite Risk in Certain Foods Causing Prolonged Diarrhea

The CDC highlights the risk of contracting the cyclospora parasite from contaminated foods, which can lead to extended bouts of watery diarrhea and notable bowel symptoms.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 1:22 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Lawmakers Urge CDC to Track Vitamin K Shot Refusals Amid Rising Newborn Health Risks

Following a ProPublica investigation, two Democratic members of Congress call on the CDC to address increasing refusals of the vitamin K shot for newborns, linked to preventable bleeding and deaths.

ProPublica | Jul 10, 2026, 9:33 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Criticizes RFK Jr.'s Impact on Public Trust

Dr. Debra Houry highlights a significant decline in public trust in the CDC following leadership changes under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 12:28 AM 1 source Single-source report

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CDC Links Salmonella Outbreak to Jalapeños from Mexico

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 345 illnesses across 27 states tied to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico.

The Hill | Aug 6, 2026, 3:28 AM 1 source Single-source report

Coast Guard Cmdr. (Dr.) Erica Schwartz was one of six winners in the "Building Stronger Female Physican Leaders in the MHS" awards program at the 2011 MHS Conference, National Harbor, Md. The program seeks to recognize outstanding women who are military medical doctors for their work with the military and civilian communities and as role models to other women. Schwartz was recognized for her work serving as the Coast Guard's subject matter expert on pandemic influenza. She authored the Coast Guard pandemic influenza policy and created the Coast Guard pandemic influenza training course. (MHS photo by Mike Olliver)

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Senate Committee Advances Dr. Erica Schwartz’s Nomination to Lead CDC

Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moves forward despite concerns over political independence.

CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 9:58 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Sen. Jon Ossoff Criticizes HHS Secretary RFK Jr. for Ending CDC’s FoodNet Tracking

Ossoff links the termination of parasitic infection tracking, including cyclospora, to public health concerns amid recent outbreaks.

The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 7:28 AM 1 source Single-source report

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CDC Investigates Nearly 7,000 Potential Cases of Cyclosporiasis in the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is probing a significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness causing prolonged intestinal symptoms.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:45 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads Across 34 US States, CDC Investigates

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed over 1,600 cases of Cyclospora infection and is tracking thousands more as officials work to identify the outbreak source.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:41 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Issues Executive Order to Reduce Childhood Vaccinations and Alter MMR Shots

The new vaccination schedule recommends immunising children against 11 diseases, six fewer than current CDC guidelines, sparking criticism from health experts.

ABC Australia News | Aug 11, 2026, 7:08 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Taco Bell Removes Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Amid Federal Investigation

Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily removes iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as CDC and FDA investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 17, 2026, 1:54 AM 2 sources Lean-left source mix Compare

Erica Schwartz Faces Senate Questions on Standing Up to RFK Jr’s Vaccine Policies

Nominee for CDC director Erica Schwartz pledges to uphold science amid concerns over health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine agenda.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Surrogate Mother Gives Birth in Texas Amid Heart Defect Dispute

McKenna West, a surrogate mother who traveled to Texas where abortion is illegal, gave birth to a baby boy diagnosed with a severe heart defect, sparking legal and ethical debates involving the biological parents and Texas authorities.

Guardian US | Aug 13, 2026, 5:24 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Senator Cornyn Highlights Vaccine Effectiveness Amid Trump’s Childhood Vaccine Order

Following President Trump’s executive order altering childhood vaccine schedules, Senator John Cornyn emphasized the life-saving impact of vaccinations, while Senator Bill Cassidy reaffirmed vaccine safety.

The Hill | Aug 11, 2026, 9:57 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Signs Executive Order Revising Childhood Vaccination Recommendations

The order introduces tiered vaccine guidelines and calls for a reassessment of vaccine timing, with President Trump highlighting autism in the new framework.

CBS Politics | Aug 11, 2026, 9:34 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Issues Executive Order to Reduce Number of Childhood Vaccines from 18 to 11

The order reaffirms a vaccine schedule overhaul announced earlier this year by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which has been blocked in court.

NBC Politics | Aug 10, 2026, 9:46 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Senator Bill Cassidy Criticizes Trump’s Executive Order Splitting MMR Vaccine

Senator Cassidy, a medical doctor, opposes President Trump’s new order dividing the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into three separate visits, citing concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness.

The Hill | Aug 10, 2026, 9:43 PM 1 source Single-source report