An outbreak of the flesh-eating New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) has killed seven people and infected at least 1,190 more across Mexico and South America, and now the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention is alerting health workers of its northward spread.

At least 245 new cases have been recorded, CDC data shows.

The CDC announced on Monday that it has updated its recommended vaccine schedule for children, reducing the number of immunizations all kids should receive from 17 to only 11. Effective immediately, the new guidelines recommend that six shots, which had ...

Doctors should be hypervigilant of any suspected cases of New World Screwworm as the parasitic larva nears the country, the CDC said on Tuesday.

The CDC estimates there have been at least 19 million cases so far this season.

The US childhood immunization schedule now covers 11 diseases, down from 17, sparking controversy over the lack of expert involvement and transparency. Routine vaccination against measles, polio, and pertussis remains, while others like respiratory ...

The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has shifted its stance on childhood vaccination, having minimised its routine recommendation list to 11 vaccines. This is down significantly from the regulator’s previous routine childhood vaccine schedule, which ...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will soon decide if the U-S will lose its measles elimination status.