WHO leader comes to Spain while CDC gets ready to evacuate 17 Americans from hantavirus cruise to quarantine in Nebraska.
WHO Chief in Spain for Cruise Ship Crisis The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) touched down in Spain on Saturday, anticipating the arrival of a cruise ship tainted by a dangerous virus linked to rats. As Sunday nears, the ship is not permitted to dock in the Canary Islands and will linger offshore […]
CDC: The likelihood of Hantavirus from cruise ships affecting the U.S. public is ‘low’
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated the hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship as a Level 3 emergency, representing the lowest tier of the agency’s response framework. Officials have indicated that while the overall risk to the public is considered low, health agencies are actively monitoring the situation. Additionally, […]
Trump’s CDC Director Choice Encounters Tough Reception in MAHA Country
President Donald Trump’s choice for the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) might indicate a shift away from his administration’s previous critical views on vaccines. Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination stirred up some discontent among those within the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, which is known for its skepticism regarding the […]
Trump selects Dr. Erica Schwartz for the CDC Director position: ‘She is outstanding.’
Trump Nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Schwartz, a certified preventive medicine physician and retired Navy rear admiral, previously served as the deputy surgeon general during Trump’s […]
Trump puts forward former deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz for CDC director position
Trump Appoints Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director Former President Donald Trump announced that Dr. Erica Schwartz will lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On Truth Social, he expressed his support for Schwartz, calling her “extremely talented” and mentioning her extensive qualifications. “I am honored to name Dr. Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, […]
Tuberculosis cases in the US reach highest level since 2013, according to CDC data
A concerning disease, often referred to as the “white plague,” is reportedly on the rise in the United States following the pandemic, according to health officials. The term tuberculosis (TB) is derived from the pale look of those afflicted by the illness. Experts indicate that tuberculosis cases have used a general upward trend since the […]
A pointless task: Leading CDC advisor and RFK Jr. supporter steps down from vaccine panel
Leadership Shake-Up in Health Advising Amid Legal Challenges The Department of Homeland Security is experiencing a shake-up in its leadership, and another department is now facing challenges as a key health adviser steps down during a prolonged legal dispute. Reportedly, Dr. Robert Malone, previously serving as vice chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, […]
White House directs DOT and CDC to reduce $1.5B in progressive, environmental funding for Democratic states
Trump Administration Targets Blue States for Funding Cuts WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is instructing the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to retrieve over $1.5 billion in subsidies from blue states that are seen as endorsing what some officials claim are “woke” or inefficient energy policies, as […]
Norovirus outbreak on Holland America cruise ship affects almost 90 people, CDC confirms
Norovirus Outbreak Confirmed on Cruise Ship The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an outbreak of norovirus on a cruise ship, marking the first such incident of the year. This outbreak occurred on a Holland America Line cruise that took place from late December to early January and affected around 90 […]
Trump Commends CDC Vaccine Panel for Discontinuing Hep B Vaccine for Infants
Trump Supports Change in Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations for Newborns President Donald Trump expressed his approval of a recent decision by a federal advisory panel to halt the recommendation for hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns. In a post on Truth Social, he mentioned that the U.S. pediatric vaccine schedule has historically required “72 doses” for […]