Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The CDC is tracking West Nile virus infections as it leads mosquito-borne diseases, while former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen mentioned LinkedIn during his illness.Some support1 report
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CDC provided fertility data for the U.S. while noting the geographical relationship between American Samoa and Hawaii.Some support1 report
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The CDC selected Northeastern University to participate in a national network for modeling disease spread.Some support1 report
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CDC Foundation honored Glass for health advances and assigned it to research in Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Emergency Management Agency advised on disaster preparedness on October 31, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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CDC researchers conducted a study regarding pediatric deaths.Some support1 report
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CDC provides general information regarding amoeba risks in Louisiana.Some support1 report
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Risk of Ebola strain spread links the regions of Congo and Uganda, prompting the US government to utilize the CDC for public health monitoring and entry order expansions.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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The CDC modeled the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, incorporating projections from expert Jason Asher.Well supported6 reports
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Joseph Varon, president of the Independent Medical Alliance, discusses obesity risks using data provided by the CDC.Some support1 report
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GDIT outsourced VAERS data collection to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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CDC data highlights the impact of antibiotic resistance on US health statistics, informing legislative action.Some support1 report
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Jennifer Shuford resigns as deputy director and chief medical officer of the CDC after being appointed to help steady the agency.Some support3 reports
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and CDC formed to provide clear vaccine guidance as government advice remains in flux.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Michael T. Osterholm's work is relevant to AMA members and CDC vaccine policy, with institutional backing from the University of Minnesota.Some support1 report
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The CDC is monitoring and reporting a national measles outbreak that is straining the healthcare system.Well supported10 reports6 developments inside
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CDC research shows Massachusetts's firearm death rate, coinciding with Chapter 135 regulating guns in the state.Some support1 report
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CDC data indicates a decline in teen birth rates as the Trump administration targets associated programs for defunding.Well supported9 reports
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Medical experts from Columbia University and the CDC addressed youth caffeine consumption and associated heart health issues.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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CDC estimates the spread of whooping cough in Los Angeles County.Some support1 report
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CDC identifies substantial measles outbreaks in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Guatemala.Some support1 report
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CDC data is being used to inform and track drug overdose trends within the state of Colorado.Some support1 report
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention receives voluntary case reports from states, including Pennsylvania.Some support7 reports2 developments inside
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AARP released a report addressing US caregivers, coinciding with the CDC recognizing caregiving as a public health issue.Some support2 reports
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides health advice and tracks annual heat-related deaths.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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CDC data is being used to inform safety tips provided by a heating and cooling company.Some support1 report
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The CDC is investigating multiple disease outbreaks across Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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CDC is assisting with a measles outbreak in Chester County, Pennsylvania.Well supported8 reports
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CDC data is informing state sexual violence efforts as Pennsylvania rolls out a testing system in Lancaster and Erie counties.Some support1 report
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Flu infections are rising across multiple Western states, including Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Alaska, and California.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Flu cases in Pima County surpassed averages, with medical director Robert Hopkins commenting on the situation.Some support1 report
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CDC reports cases of West Nile virus in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Focus on the Family and American Principles Project link education cuts to decline, citing CDC data in political commentary.Some support1 report
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CDC estimates lead levels in US children while officials in St. Lawrence County urge residents.Some support1 report
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises on treatment protocols for monkey bite injuries.Some support1 report
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CDC officials, including Erica Schwartz, are managing an outbreak while publicly disputing official health protocols.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Both Arizona and Colorado report human plague cases, prompting the CDC to screen passengers in Arizona.Some support1 report
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Measles and rubella outbreaks are reported in Franklin and Lancaster Counties, with the CDC providing data on rubella elimination.Some support1 report
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The CDC is monitoring a possible plague case in Russia, involving officials like Governor Igor Kobzev and spokespersons like Dmitry Peskov.Well supported30 reports
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Katie Miller met with Mike Pence's press secretary, while spokesmen cited CDC guidelines during the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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County health department monitors measles cases and CDC provides vaccination recommendations in Oswego County.Some support1 report
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a rise in drug-resistant strains on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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Federal funding bodies interact with state health agencies.Some support1 report7 developments inside
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NIH encourages research on vaccine issues, while Kennedy's allies work within HHS and Trump's chief pollster briefed the cabinet.Well supported12 reports8 developments inside
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Injury risks, including falls among older Americans, are affecting Medicare coverage costs.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Under the Trump administration, the CDC faces internal strain, including coordination issues, the resignation of Demetre Daskalakis, and political scrutiny from figures like Anne Zink and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Some support5 reports
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CDC policy changes regarding death counts after state and federal tallies conflicted, leading CDC to adopt NCHS data.Well supported6 reports
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Marco Rubio was departing for Iceland as the CDC monitored plague risks from Russia, while Donald Trump addressed the issue.Well supported34 reports
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Armed conflict complicates the Ebola outbreak response, while modeling suggests the outbreak is possible in Central Africa.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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Ebola outbreak forced the flight to seek refuge.Well supported364 reports27 developments inside
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The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo necessitates a coordinated response involving health agencies.Well supported45 reports13 developments inside
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CDC and SSA are experiencing planning gaps due to differing data types.Some support1 report
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Trump administration slashes food safety enforcement and reduces workforce at FDA, FSIS, and CDC.Well supported10 reports
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Federal bodies are providing discretionary health grants, including $58,578 for substance abuse, to entities in American Samoa.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been appointed the country's top health official, overseeing the approval of updated flu and COVID-19 shots, and installing like-minded allies on the relevant panels.Well supported4 reports
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While serving as a trades council chaplain, Osborne is involved in a situation in Philadelphia where the CDC is tracking high suicide rates in the construction industry and OSHA investigators are present at a job site.Some support1 report
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Advocacy groups are seeking $11.6 billion for CDC lung health and improving supplemental oxygen access in Medicare.Some support1 report
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State funding supports addiction treatment programs while the CDC tracks overdose death rates in Alabama.Some support1 report
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AAOS cites CDC data on fall risks.Some support1 report
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CDC provided overdose death data for counties in Arizona, with Governor Hobbs overseeing state health trends.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Events traced to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, step by step, newest first- How could the FDA ensuring hormone therapy supply affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?FDA actions on hormone therapy supply may influence CDC guidancePossible
- How could Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to the administration affect Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?CDC's operational policies and staffing may be influenced by RFK Jr.'s authorityLikely
- How could the joint research on GLP-1 side effects affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?CDC may use new research to monitor GLP-1 adverse drug reactionsPossible
- How could the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?CDC involvement increases amid severe Ebola outbreak in DRC and UgandaLikely
- How could the politicization of science within HHS affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?CDC may face pressure to align scientific assessments with political directivesPossible
- How could DOGE's cuts to biosecurity staff affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?DOGE's cuts to biosecurity staff may impair the CDC's ability to monitor public health threatsPossible
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- How could the suspected plague outbreak in Irkutsk affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?The CDC tracks potential plague risks originating from the geographical area of Irkutsk.Possible
- Tick-borne disease threat may increase CDC surveillance demandsTick-borne disease threat may increase CDC surveillance demandsPossible
- How will Russia's offer of infectious disease aid affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?Russia may offer specialized tools and personnel to combat US disease outbreaksReported
Around Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week
News at the entities that move Centers for Disease Control and Prevention most-
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. StructuralJames Blair served as an aide to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Moves Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Department of Health & Human Services StructuralA class action lawsuit regarding Medicaid recipient care in New Hampshire is moving toward a state settlement requiring department changes.Moves Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Donald Trump StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Uganda OperationalMs O'Sullivan's mother conducted research into rural health systems in Uganda.Moves Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Bill Cassidy StructuralTrump's political actions impacted Bill Cassidy's primary run, benefiting Trump-endorsed candidates.Moves Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Kennedy StructuralHHS Secretary Kennedy is working with North Dakota tribes.Moves Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Connections
The 40 strongest of 318, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Pennsylvania Operational
CDC and Pennsylvania coordinate public health efforts, with PA reporting outbreak data and CDC providing support and surveillance during the measles crisis.
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Erica Schwartz Structural
Erica Schwartz was formally appointed and confirmed as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Jay Bhattacharya Structural
Jay Bhattacharya serves as the acting or interim director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Department of Health & Human Services Structural
HHS serves as the parent agency providing administrative oversight and hierarchy to the CDC.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Structural
RFK Jr. uses his political authority to overhaul, direct, and influence the operational policies and staffing of the CDC.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Operational
The CDC actively monitors and responds to disease outbreaks, such as Ebola, occurring within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Jason Asher Structural
Jason Asher serves as director of the CDC's forecasting center and provides outbreak projections for the agency.
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FDA Structural
The CDC and FDA maintain a structural partnership, coordinating outbreak responses and relying on FDA approval for vaccine recommendations.
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Lancaster County Operational
CDC is actively providing public health assistance and tracking data to Lancaster County during a measles outbreak investigation.
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Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump exerted administrative and political control over the CDC through appointments, funding cuts, and policy directives.
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Epidemic Intelligence Service Structural
The Epidemic Intelligence Service is a formal component unit of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Uganda Operational
CDC actively tracks, models, and assists Uganda in responding to public health outbreaks and disease surges.
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Food and Drug Administration Operational
The two agencies coordinate closely, with FDA approvals preceding CDC recommendations in public health responses.
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American Federation of Government Employees Operational
AFGE represents CDC employees and actively monitors the agency's hiring and layoff decisions.
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Bill Cassidy Structural
Bill Cassidy exercises formal oversight and influence over the CDC's leadership and operations through his Senate committee chairmanship.
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Moderna Structural
CDC regulates Moderna's vaccine eligibility and operations, and Moderna receives large government contracts.
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Anthony Fauci Structural
Fauci served as a high-ranking official whose professional capacity and statements were integral to the operational function of the CDC during the pandemic.
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Kennedy Structural
Kennedy exerts direct control and pressure over CDC policy, messaging, and operational function.
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Congress Structural
Congress provides the necessary legislative funding and legal frameworks for the CDC to execute public health programs.
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White House Structural
The White House exercises executive control over the CDC by managing staffing, official communications, and policy mandates.
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Josh Shapiro Operational
Josh Shapiro is engaged in an active dispute and standoff with the CDC over public health data and agency findings.
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David Satcher Structural
David Satcher served as a director within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Florida Operational
CDC actively monitors, tracks, and reports on public health data and disease outbreaks occurring within Florida's jurisdiction.
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Michigan Operational
CDC actively tracks, reports on, and issues public health warnings regarding disease outbreaks originating in Michigan.
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Wisconsin Operational
The CDC actively provides public health information and assistance to Wisconsin to control outbreaks.
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Bernie Sanders Operational
Sanders actively challenges the CDC's integrity and opposes its leadership appointments and policies.
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Susan Monarez Structural
Susan Monarez held the leadership position of former director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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World Health Organization Operational
The two health agencies actively collaborate, coordinate responses, and issue joint advisories on global health issues.
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South Carolina Operational
The CDC actively tracks public health events and cooperates with South Carolina on outbreak response and health programs.
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Office of Management and Budget Structural
OMB proposes major changes to research funding and administration and controls the operational budget for the CDC.
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The state health department formally reports required health and demographic data to the federal health agency.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Operational
The AAP provides expert advice on public health issues, which the CDC considers but frequently clashes with or overrides in its agency recommendations.
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Ground Zero Structural
The CDC is running a nationwide health program specifically dedicated to the victims of the Ground Zero event.
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NIOSH is formally an institute that is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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CVS Health Operational
CDC issues public health recommendations and guidance that CVS Health implements in its vaccination and health services.
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Department of Government Efficiency Structural
DOGE's policy decisions and budget cuts directly influence the operational scope and workforce of the CDC.
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New York Operational
CDC actively monitors and investigates public health issues in New York, providing data that informs state responses while also facing challenges from the state.
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WalletHub Structural
WalletHub utilizes data provided by the CDC for its ranking system, establishing a functional data dependency.
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Oregon Health Authority Structural
OHA bases its operational rules on the technical standards established by the CDC's Model Aquatic Health Code.
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House Structural
The House of Representatives regulates and legislates the operational programs of the CDC.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- The CDC is tracking West Nile virus infections as it leads mosquito-borne diseases, while former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen mentioned LinkedIn during his illness.
- CDC provided fertility data for the U.S. while noting the geographical relationship between American Samoa and Hawaii.
- The CDC selected Northeastern University to participate in a national network for modeling disease spread.
- CDC Foundation honored Glass for health advances and assigned it to research in Bangladesh.
October 2026
31 events- Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Emergency Management Agency advised on disaster preparedness on October 31, 2026.
- CDC researchers conducted a study regarding pediatric deaths.
- CDC provides general information regarding amoeba risks in Louisiana.
- Joseph Varon, president of the Independent Medical Alliance, discusses obesity risks using data provided by the CDC.
- GDIT outsourced VAERS data collection to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 29, 2026.
- CDC data highlights the impact of antibiotic resistance on US health statistics, informing legislative action.
- Jennifer Shuford resigns as deputy director and chief medical officer of the CDC after being appointed to help steady the agency.
- Michael T. Osterholm's work is relevant to AMA members and CDC vaccine policy, with institutional backing from the University of Minnesota.
- CDC research shows Massachusetts's firearm death rate, coinciding with Chapter 135 regulating guns in the state.
- CDC estimates the spread of whooping cough in Los Angeles County.
- CDC identifies substantial measles outbreaks in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Guatemala.
- CDC data is being used to inform and track drug overdose trends within the state of Colorado.
- AARP released a report addressing US caregivers, coinciding with the CDC recognizing caregiving as a public health issue.
- CDC data is being used to inform safety tips provided by a heating and cooling company.
- CDC is assisting with a measles outbreak in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- CDC data is informing state sexual violence efforts as Pennsylvania rolls out a testing system in Lancaster and Erie counties.
- Flu infections are rising across multiple Western states, including Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Alaska, and California.
- Flu cases in Pima County surpassed averages, with medical director Robert Hopkins commenting on the situation.
- CDC reports cases of West Nile virus in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties in North Carolina.
- Focus on the Family and American Principles Project link education cuts to decline, citing CDC data in political commentary.
- CDC estimates lead levels in US children while officials in St. Lawrence County urge residents.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises on treatment protocols for monkey bite injuries.
- Both Arizona and Colorado report human plague cases, prompting the CDC to screen passengers in Arizona.
- Measles and rubella outbreaks are reported in Franklin and Lancaster Counties, with the CDC providing data on rubella elimination.
- The CDC is monitoring a possible plague case in Russia, involving officials like Governor Igor Kobzev and spokespersons like Dmitry Peskov.
- Katie Miller met with Mike Pence's press secretary, while spokesmen cited CDC guidelines during the Trump administration.
- County health department monitors measles cases and CDC provides vaccination recommendations in Oswego County.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a rise in drug-resistant strains on October 8, 2026.
- Injury risks, including falls among older Americans, are affecting Medicare coverage costs.
- CDC policy changes regarding death counts after state and federal tallies conflicted, leading CDC to adopt NCHS data.
- Marco Rubio was departing for Iceland as the CDC monitored plague risks from Russia, while Donald Trump addressed the issue.
September 2026
13 events- The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and CDC formed to provide clear vaccine guidance as government advice remains in flux.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention receives voluntary case reports from states, including Pennsylvania.
- The CDC is investigating multiple disease outbreaks across Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York.
- CDC officials, including Erica Schwartz, are managing an outbreak while publicly disputing official health protocols.
- Under the Trump administration, the CDC faces internal strain, including coordination issues, the resignation of Demetre Daskalakis, and political scrutiny from figures like Anne Zink and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- CDC and SSA are experiencing planning gaps due to differing data types.
- Trump administration slashes food safety enforcement and reduces workforce at FDA, FSIS, and CDC.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been appointed the country's top health official, overseeing the approval of updated flu and COVID-19 shots, and installing like-minded allies on the relevant panels.
- While serving as a trades council chaplain, Osborne is involved in a situation in Philadelphia where the CDC is tracking high suicide rates in the construction industry and OSHA investigators are present at a job site.
- Advocacy groups are seeking $11.6 billion for CDC lung health and improving supplemental oxygen access in Medicare.
- State funding supports addiction treatment programs while the CDC tracks overdose death rates in Alabama.
- AAOS cites CDC data on fall risks.
- CDC provided overdose death data for counties in Arizona, with Governor Hobbs overseeing state health trends.
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2 eventsJune 2026
8 events- Risk of Ebola strain spread links the regions of Congo and Uganda, prompting the US government to utilize the CDC for public health monitoring and entry order expansions.
- The CDC modeled the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, incorporating projections from expert Jason Asher.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides health advice and tracks annual heat-related deaths.
- Federal funding bodies interact with state health agencies.
- NIH encourages research on vaccine issues, while Kennedy's allies work within HHS and Trump's chief pollster briefed the cabinet.
- Armed conflict complicates the Ebola outbreak response, while modeling suggests the outbreak is possible in Central Africa.
- Ebola outbreak forced the flight to seek refuge.
- The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo necessitates a coordinated response involving health agencies.