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US to drop childhood vaccine recommendations as it looks to Denmark, Washington Post reports
Federal health officials are weighing vaccine guidance and moving away from the CDC's current model of universal recommendations for childhood vaccination.
While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains
US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
Young, healthy adults with mild COVID-19 also take weeks to recover - CDC
Cough, fatigue and shortness of breath were among the symptoms reported while testing that persisted even weeks later, according to the report.
COVID-19 infections in households highest among 10-19 year-olds - study
Nearly 19% of all people who came in contact with 10-19 year olds got infected, more than any other age group included in the study.
Can you get coronavirus from your smartphone?
The CDC recommends cleaning and disinfecting “high-touch” surfaces including phones, tables, doorknobs, light switches, tablets, and more.
COVID-19 may have infected 10 times more Americans than reported - US CDC
The estimate comes as government officials note that many new cases are showing up in young people who do not exhibit symptoms and may not know they have it.
Over a third of Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent COVID-19 -poll
The survey's lead author said it was undertaken following a "sharp increase" in calls to poison control centers for exposure to cleaners and disinfectants during the pandemic.
Doctors warned of deadly coronavirus-related syndrome in children
"The awareness of Israel's pediatricians has been raised regarding the syndrome," Israel Pediatric Association head Shai Ashkenazi said.
NYC coronavirus death toll likely higher than official count - report
'Tracking excess mortality is important to understanding the contribution to the death rate from both COVID-19 disease and the lack of availability of care for non-COVID conditions'
White House blocks Fauci from testifying on coronavirus response
Trump has repeatedly clashed with the Democratic-controlled House over its moves to investigate his actions or those of his administration.
Aide with minimal public health experience headed US pandemic task force
Azar’s optimistic public pronouncement and choice of an inexperienced manager are emblematic of his agency’s oft-troubled response to the crisis.
Nurses suspended for refusing to work without coronavirus protection
Nurses treating COVID-19 cases were instructed to use paper surgical masks.