A new investigation has found irregularities in the ethics review of a grant to study effects of a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau.

While there is a vaccine for TB, it’s not generally recommended in the U.S. because of the low risk of severe disease in the ...

The U.S. officially eliminated measles in 2000 but is at risk of losing its status after substantial outbreaks last year and so far this year.

Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of ...

While no test is 100% accurate, home tests are generally quick and painless. Though, false readings may happen, especially if the sample is lackluster. If you’re experiencing flu or COVID symptoms and ...

State health officials say people born between 1957 and 1968 may need additional protection from the measles, even if you ...

Alabama’s public health director said Thursday that public health officials were “doing everything possible to prepare” for ...

Bhattacharya replaces Jim O’Neill, who served simultaneously as acting CDC director and deputy secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. The New York Times was first to report the news.

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of extensively drug-resistant salmonella infections linked ...

The CDC is investigating a new multistate outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella infections.An alert posted to the agency website Feb. 13 noted the outbreak — linked to certain lots of ...