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Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Live it Up Super Greens dietary supplement powder. The CDC says 45 people in 21 states have been sickened, 12 have been hospitalized, and the company has initiated a recall covering products with specific expiration dates.
The U.S. has reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for every child, shifting several shots to high-risk groups or shared decision-making with doctors. Medical organizations warned the change could create confusion and increase preventable disease as vaccination rates slip and outbreaks rise.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders. The CDC advises consumers to avoid the recalled products, clean surfaces that may have been contaminated, and contact a healthcare provider if severe symptoms develop.
International health authorities plan to review in April 2026 whether ongoing measles transmission means the US has lost its elimination designation, as cases spread across states and experts cite declining vaccination coverage and weakened public health capacity.
Public health leaders say a sudden, briefly imposed pause—and subsequent reversal—of a large CDC-administered infrastructure grant created uncertainty for preparedness, disease response and essential staffing. The episode comes as winter storms and seasonal illness pressures heighten demand for local health capacity.
A revised CDC childhood immunization framework—ordered after a presidential memorandum to compare U.S. practices with peer nations—is facing resistance from many pediatricians who say they’re sticking with prior recommendations and professional guidelines.
U.S. CDC data shows influenza activity elevated, prompting the agency to classify the season as moderately severe, with millions ill and hospitalizations and deaths climbing.