Trump, CDC fully restore 9/11 health program cuts from DOGE axe
Cuts announced last week by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were restored Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21.

CDC, Flu season and Rfk Jr.

CDC: Flu season worst in a decade
Amid worst U.S. flu season in decades, RFK Jr.–led CDC pulls vaccine campaign
CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS
US CDC Reports Five-Fold Increase in Measles Cases From Last Week
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) - The U.

Lyme disease, CDC and Colorado

Colorado CDC researcher terminated amid federal budget cuts while working on Lyme disease projects
Colorado CDC worker terminated amid federal budget cuts while working on Lyme disease projects
CDC Lyme disease researcher in Fort Collins among government layoffs
A CDC research biologist in Fort Collins, working on Lyme disease detection methods, was terminated last weekend as part of the federal workforce reductions initiated by President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Trump, CDC fully restores 9/11 health program cuts from DOGE axe
Cuts announced last week by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were restored Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21.
US CDC reports five-fold increase in weekly measles cases as Texas outbreak grows
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that measles cases so far this year had jumped to 93 from 14 a week ago, mainly driven by an outbreak in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services said last week that more cases of the highly contagious disease were likely to surface due to an outbreak in Gaines County.
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state as overall fatalities dip in 2023, CDC says
U.S. sees largest decline ever in drug overdose deaths over a year-long period 04:39. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Sta
CDC restores 9/11-related cancer research funding after DOGE's cancellation, officials say
The CDC has restored a $257,000 contract for 9/11-related cancer research after the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, tried to cancel it, officials say.
Drug overdose deaths fall in 2023 for 1st time since pandemic began: CDC
Rates of drug overdose deaths decreased in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began, according to new federal data published Thursday.
People can get bird flu from their cats, CDC study suggests
The study provides growing evidence of the threat it poses even when cats have no direct exposure to sick dairy cows or poultry.
CDC restores 9/11-related cancer research funding after DOGE's initial cut
The CDC has restored a $257,000 contract for 9/11-related cancer research after the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, tried to cancel it, officials say.
Fact Check: NBC affiliate did not publish headline on CDC culling cats due to bird flu
A supposed headline about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) killing cats in response to the bird flu outbreak is fabricated. There is no evidence that the CDC has plans to cull cats after one tested positive for bird flu.