The CDC’s 2026 adult immunization schedule includes updated guidance on COVID-19, influenza, RSV, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines. Here’s what adults 65+ and families with loved ones in nursing homes need to know now.
CDC surveillance updates in early 2026 show ongoing measles activity in multiple states. Here’s what families need to know about symptoms, vaccination, exposure, and protecting vulnerable community members.
Recent CDC cruise-ship outbreak reports highlight what really works against norovirus: soap and water, proper disinfection, and staying off the ship if you’re sick. Here’s what U.S. travelers should know before boarding.
CDC outbreak tracking shows active norovirus transmission this winter. Here’s what the current data suggest about this season—and the practical steps that reduce your risk at home, school, and work.
For the 2025–2026 RSV season, CDC now routinely recommends a one-time RSV vaccine for adults 75 and older, and for adults 60–74 with certain risk factors. Here’s what changed, what the evidence shows, and what it means for Medicare coverage and access.
Finding bird flu genetic material in wastewater can sound alarming. Here’s what federal health agencies say those detections actually mean—and what they don’t—about everyday public-health risk in the United States.
The CDC continues to report human H5N1 bird flu cases linked mainly to dairy cattle and poultry exposure. Here’s what the latest updates show, why the overall public risk remains low, and why experts are closely watching for any sign of sustained person-to-person spread.
For the 2025–2026 flu season, U.S. vaccines protect against three strains instead of four. Here’s why public health experts dropped one influenza B lineage — and what that means for your family’s protection this year.
Flu activity remains elevated across much of the United States in mid-March 2026. Here’s what that means for families, older adults, and people with chronic conditions—and the practical steps that still make a difference.
As measles outbreaks expand in parts of the U.S. in 2026, some health departments are reporting measles virus detections in wastewater. Here’s what those signals mean, what they don’t, and how families should respond.
CDC surveillance shows rising U.S. measles cases in 2026. Here’s what that means for families, schools, and catch-up MMR vaccination—plus symptoms to watch for and when to seek care.
Cruise-ship norovirus outbreaks make headlines, but they also offer clear lessons about prevention, sanitation, and when travelers should delay a trip. Here’s what U.S. health guidance says passengers need to know.
Norovirus cases are rising across the United States this season. Here’s what current CDC data show, who’s most at risk, and the practical steps families can take to reduce infection.
Public-health labs are finding bird flu virus in wastewater in some U.S. communities. Here’s what that signal means, what it doesn’t, and how it affects everyday risk.
H5 bird flu continues to affect U.S. poultry and dairy herds, with a limited number of human cases linked to animal exposure. Here’s what the CDC says about current risk, symptoms to watch for, and why experts remain focused on preventing person-to-person spread.
For the 2025–2026 flu season, U.S. flu vaccines have shifted from quadrivalent to trivalent formulas. Here’s what changed, why health officials made the move, and what it means for your protection this year.
Flu activity has remained elevated across much of the United States this season. Here’s what that means for families, older adults, and people at higher risk—and what to do now.
As measles outbreaks expand in parts of the United States in 2026, some health departments are reporting measles virus detected in wastewater. Here’s what that means, what it does not mean, and how communities should respond.
Measles cases are rising again in parts of the United States in 2026. Here’s what the CDC’s response means for families, schools, and anyone who may need catch-up vaccination.
Long COVID remains a significant health issue in the United States. Here’s what public health agencies and recent research say about symptoms, risk, treatment, and when to seek care.
Rapid home tests for COVID-19 and flu are widely available in the United States. Here’s what federal guidance says about how they work, how accurate they are, and when you should follow up with a clinician.
Group B strep is common and usually harmless in adults, but it can cause serious infections in newborns. Here’s what current U.S. guidelines recommend for screening and treatment during pregnancy, what symptoms to watch for in babies, and what researchers are studying next.
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