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November 13, 2025

Surge in whooping cough cases in southern state prompts health alerts

Texas reports nearly quadruple the whooping cough cases than last year, with over 3,500 infections. Health officials urge vaccination as pertussis spreads statewide.

October 27, 2025

Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study

New research reveals the shingles vaccine may cut vascular dementia risk by half, offering unexpected brain protection beyond preventing painful rash outbreaks.

October 23, 2025

Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say

A new study finds that combining the COVID vaccine with immunotherapy may nearly double cancer survival rates — patients lived an average of 37.3 months compared to 20.6 months without the vaccine.

October 23, 2025

Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak

The California Department of Health reports that three hospitalized clade I mpox patients are now recovering, marking the first community spread without international travel history.

October 9, 2025

5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.

October 8, 2025

Mask mandates return in wealthy blue state county, leaders cite 'risk of COVID' and up vaccine recommendations

A California county known for its vineyards is reinstating a mask mandate and strengthening vaccine guidance, citing “greater COVID risk" as flu season begins.

October 8, 2025

Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses

Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.

September 26, 2025

Best time to get the flu vaccine this fall as influenza season approaches

Flu vaccination timing varies by group, with pregnant women and those over 65 advised to wait until September, while some children may need two doses.

September 22, 2025

Trump: FDA will tell doctors pregnant women should limit acetaminophen use to lower chances of autism diagnosis in children

President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding acetaminophen usage during pregnancy and a potential vaccine and autism correlation.

September 19, 2025

CDC panel changes COVID vaccine guidance

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel reports on the CDC's decision to update COVID vaccine guidance and more on 'Special Report.'