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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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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

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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

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Deadly Fungus Candida auris Confirmed in 23 U.S. States in 2026

The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris continues to spread across the United States, with Texas and Michigan reporting the highest number of cases so far this year.

The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:42 PM

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

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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

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Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

Taylor Farms is recalling 25 shredded lettuce and salad mix products linked to a multistate cyclospora outbreak traced to a supplier in central Mexico, affecting 27 states across the U.S.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:40 AM

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Trump’s Latest Health Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny Over Vaccine Policy Alignment

Erica Schwartz and Sean Kaufman, nominated for key health positions, appeared before the Senate amid concerns about their adherence to the Trump administration’s vaccine policies.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:48 PM

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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

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Joan Rivet endured nine days trapped in her bathtub by using her foot to turn on the faucet and drink water, highlighting risks faced by older Americans who experience falls.

82-Year-Old North Carolina Woman Survives Nine Days Trapped in Bathtub After Fall

Joan Rivet endured nine days trapped in her bathtub by using her foot to turn on the faucet and drink water, highlighting risks faced by older Americans who experience falls.

Guardian US | Jul 13, 2026, 10:39 AM

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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

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