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

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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received reports of illness from more than 20 states

TikTok users recently shared their experiences with extreme pain during IUD insertion

Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65 diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in the U.S. increased about three-, five- and sevenfold, respectively, from 2010 to 2023. Data also suggests…

Bird flu infections among Colorado poultry workers increased to nine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

Learn about the recent listeria outbreak linked to deli meats causing deaths and hospitalizations in multiple states.