CDC changes to childhood vaccine recommendations concern Minnesota health officials

Vaccinations are an important step in preventing and reducing the effects of infectious diseases,” Mayo Clinic said.

Dr. Michael Osterholm has a warning about the flu season in the US

Dr. Michael Osterholm has a warning about the flu season in the U.S. and says not enough people are getting their flu shot.
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Epidemiologist's "harsh words" for CDC panel after vote on changing hepatitis B vaccine guidance

The vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has voted to change the recommendation for childhood hepatitis B vaccines despite warnings from medical experts. Michael ...
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Minnesota Department of Health taking rare step of bucking new childhood vaccination recommendations by the CDC

The Minnesota Department of Health is taking a rare step - they’re bucking the new childhood vaccination recommendations ...
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Epidemiologist discusses the proposed changes to the childhood vaccination schedule

Our next guest is an epidemiologist. Michael Osterholm directs the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Welcome. MICHAEL OSTERHOLM: Thank you very much.
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Local health experts don't expect change despite revision in U.S. childhood vaccination guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccinations.

Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years

Flu continues to visit misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread.
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Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US

Most US states are experiencing high or very high flu activity, and levels continue to increase nationwide. “Flu season is just getting started, so I think it’s really hard to say exactly what it’s ...