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All nine confirmed measles cases in Shasta County's 2026 outbreak are in children, raising concerns about spread and impact.

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The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks. By Linda Qiu Reporting from Washington Whole milk will soon return to ...

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Dr. Vinay Prasad currently directs the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. (Photo by Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Dr. Vinay Prasad, ...

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Over the last few weeks, about 1,000 children have gotten the COVID-19 vaccination at the Chicago-area pediatrician’s office where Dr. Susan Sirota works, but her practice and others like it were ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced changes to the recommended vaccination schedule for adults against COVID-19 and for children against chickenpox. (Allen J. Schaben / ...