Most indoor mask guidelines may be on way out in U.S., experts say
Consensus is growing among experts that encouraging data could mean the U.S. is nearing the right time to lift indoor mask restrictions in most public settings
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CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 and older
The CDC is recommending Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12. As CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian explains, some hospitals began administering shots to the younger age group prior to the recommendation. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa and a pediatric infectious diseases physician, shares his analysis.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer vaccine for adolescents
A panel of CDC advisers recommended the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15. Some states have already been giving adolescents the shots thanks to the FDA’s authorization. Janet Shamlian shares more.
CDC recommends Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 12 and up
Many adolescents could get their first doses within the coming days.
Doctor on COVID-19 transmission outdoors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the chance of COVID-19 transmission outdoors is roughly 10%. However, a New York Times report puts the number at less than 1%, which could greatly affect COVID-19 guidance. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss.
Opioid epidemic worsening
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the opioid epidemic is becoming worse. In 45 states, ER visits for overdoses are up 30 percent -- and there are virtually no signs of it getting better. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Pfizer says its vaccine is 100% effective in adolescents
Children as young as 12 could start receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Thursday if a CDC advisory panel gives the green light. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Biden combats slowing COVID vaccination pace
President Biden on Tuesday held a meeting with governors to discuss new efforts to combat dwindling vaccine demand as officials prepare to vaccinate millions of adolescents. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Opioid overdose ER visits up 30 percent
New report from the CDC finds the nation's deadly opioid epidemic is worsening, with a nearly 30 percent jump in emergency room visits for overdoses in a 15-month period. The increases were seen among both men and women, and with all age groups. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" with more on the nation's opioid crisis.
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Overdose deaths up across the U.S.
A new report out shows opioid overdoses have risen 30 percent in 45 states. But increases are even higher in states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Delaware. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds is in Illinois, where just one ER doctor said they treated 500 people in a year.
Mystery of missing CDC worker
Dr. Timothy Cunningham, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, has been missing since February 12. CBS News' Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest on the mysterious disappearance.
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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.
Senate adjourns for the weekend with no breakthrough on ending shutdown
Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.
Prince Andrew stripped of titles and must surrender lease to Windsor mansion
Prince Andrew has been stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Here's what Trump says he and Xi agreed to in their meeting
President Trump said the U.S. and China reached deals on several items, including a short-term agreement on rare-earth minerals, and soybean sales to China.
Justice Department investigating Black Lives Matter foundation, source says
The Justice Department is investigating whether donations to the national Black Lives Matter foundation were misused by the group's leadership, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
Comey asks court to toss indictment, arguing senator's questions were "confusing"
Former FBI Director James Comey is arguing his testimony in response to Sen. Ted Cruz's questions was "literally true" and cannot support a conviction.
Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama's home sentenced to time served
Taylor Taranto, a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant, was later convicted of charges stemming from livestreaming a bomb threat in 2023 as he drove around former President Barack Obama's D.C. neighborhood while armed,
At least 28 dead as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba reeling
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
5 arrested in connection with overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old student testifies in court: "I thought I had died"
Former Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom in 2023.