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Reward for missing CDC employee
A CDC employee in Atlanta hasn't been seen in two weeks. So far there's no evidence of foul play, but investigators are offering a $10,000 reward for any information in the case. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
CDC employee vanishes without a trace
An employee at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has gone missing. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest or indictment in the case of Timothy Cunningham. WGCL-TV's Jonathan Carlson reports from Atlanta.
CDC: Flu season has likely peaked
The worst flu season in years has likely peaked, the CDC said Friday. But the illness still remains widespread in every state, except for Hawaii and Oregon.
How the flu becomes deadly
The CDC says there may be signs flu activity is leveling off, but the threat is far from over. The most severe flu season in nearly a decade has taken a heavy toll, killing 84 children. About three-quarters of them were not vaccinated. Dr. Tara Narula shows how the the virus can quickly turn deadly.
Flu leveling off?
The Centers for Disease Control reported 22 more children died this week from the flu, raising the total number of pediatric deaths this season to 84. But the nation's battle may be turning a corner. Health officials say the number of doctor's visits for flu appear to be leveling off. CBS News’ chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for adolescents
The FDA has approved Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15. As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, the CDC will need to endorse this decision before shots can be administered. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Were we under-prepared for this flu season?
Forty-eight states report widespread flu activity, and hospitalizations are higher than any other year since the CDC began keeping track. Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what can be done to prepare for the flu in the future, the unpredictability of the virus, and why it's crucial that the CDC's budget isn't slashed.
Historically severe flu season
The Centers for Disease Control reports more than 17,000 Americans have been hospitalized with the flu virus this flu season and more than 60 children have died. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN to explain when you should see a doctor and how you can best avoid catching the virus.
Childhood asthma, benefits of leafy greens
Asthma is the most common chronic lung condition impacting children. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula discusses a report from the CDC about the prevalence of asthma in American children and a new study about the link between eating leafy green vegetables and cognitive decline.
Flu-related hospitalizations reaching record
More people are being hospitalized with the flu this season than any time since the CDC began keeping track. Just last week, deaths from influenza and pneumonia were responsible for about one in every 10 deaths in the U.S. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Doctor cautions against reopening too quickly
States across the country are lifting COVID-19 restrictions as more than half of adults in the U.S. have had at least one vaccine shot. Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña, the director of global health and an emergency room physician at Northwell Health, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 to 15
The FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to be used in children ages 12 to 15. But some parents are still hesitant to vaccinate their children. Meg Oliver takes a look.
This flu season could be worst in a decade
The CDC said Friday one in 10 deaths in the U.S. is currently caused by the flu or pneumonia. It's already one of the worst seasons on record, and it may not peak for several weeks. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
What parents should know about Pfizer shot for kids
Dr. Jon LaPook explains how parents should determine whether their children should get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and how soon they can get it.
Deadly flu season grows worse
The CDC reports 16 more children died of flu last week and people across the country are being hospitalized with the illness at a record rate. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has the latest.
CDC director resigns
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald resigned as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday morning after questions were raised about her financial conflicts of interest.
Deadly flu epidemic
Kevin Baynes, a 7-year-old boy from Virginia, died Sunday, a day after his flu diagnosis. The CDC projects roughly 700,000 flu-related hospitalizations this season. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Deadly flu epidemic
The flu is putting Americans in the hospital at the highest rate in nearly a decade. The CDC is still recommending that everyone six months of age and older get a flu vaccine. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Protect your kid from flu
A 6-year-old in West Virginia is among the latest victims of the deadly flu epidemic. More than 30 children have died from the flu this season, according to the CDC, compared to 17 deaths the same time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss symptoms and offer advice on hygiene practices to prevent the flu from spreading.
Pediatric deaths from flu
The deadly flu season has hit younger Americans particularly hard as pediatric deaths are on the rise. The CDC reports 30 children have died from influenza since October - and the number of states hit with high flu-like illness is now up to 32. Nikki Battiste reports.
Flu outbreak peaking
Nico Mallozzi, a 10-year-old boy, is among the latest deaths in the ongoing flu outbreak. According to the CDC, widespread flu activity is now reported in every state except Hawaii. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Bad flu season
Flu season is here and its impact is being felt across the country. According to the most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every single state, except Hawaii, is reporting widespread influenza activity, up significantly from the same time last year. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why this season is particularly bad, some of the challenges hospitals face in dealing with the influx of patients and a recent open letter from some Apple stakeholders calling on the tech giant to address the negative outcomes of its products on children.
Deadly flu season
The flu has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday the virus is now widespread across the entire continental United States. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Flu season peaking
U.S. health officials say this year's flu outbreak is now widespread in every state except Hawaii. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham has the latest.
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