The Latest Breaking News from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Wearing a mask helps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The CDC had documented more than 17,600 infections as of Oct. 5—more than four times those recorded at this time last year.

Particularly if you tend not to have vaccine side effects, getting routine shots in one go may be a convenient option.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says illness on the Radiance of the Seas was caused by salmonella

The CDC no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive, but recommends taking other precautions once your symptoms subside.

Vaccine provides an alternative to flu shots administered with needles

Health officials in Missouri investigate rare case of bird flu; patient recovered, no human-to-human transmission.

Advocates are watching closely to see if presidential candidates weigh in on a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early years of the crisis were marked by a great deal of confusion over what caused the disease, who it affected…

Depending on your age, overall health, and travel plans, the CDC may recommend you get a flu shot sooner rather than later.

The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness.