Pennsylvania is threatening to rescind a request for federal measles aid unless the CDC officially recognizes four deaths the state attributes to the virus.
Pennsylvania has confirmed a third measles-related death in 2026, as the state grapples with hundreds of cases and a national debate over vaccination protocols.
A record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak impacting over 11,000 people has ignited a debate over whether recent federal budget cuts to the FDA and CDC compromised food safety.
The CDC has removed two measles-related deaths from its national records, sparking a conflict with Pennsylvania health officials and raising concerns over federal oversight.
New data shows a minimal decline in kindergarten vaccination rates, leading experts to suggest that the trend does not constitute a public health crisis.