Universal hepatitis B vaccine for newborns no longer recommended by CDC

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/17 1:41A Justin Boggs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will adopt a recommendation from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to eliminate the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Earlier this month, the panel voted...

FDA sends warning to retailers still selling recalled baby formula linked to botulism

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/16 6:46A Scripps News Group

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to several major retailers for failing to remove recalled baby formula from their shelves after a botulism outbreak. In early November, the FDA recalled ByHeart baby formula because of a...

FDA may add its strongest warning labels to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/12 2:29A Scripps News Group

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration intends to place a black box warning on COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported, citing sources. Black box warnings appear at the top of prescribing information for medicines. They are the FDAs most serious warnings,...

Pediatricians defy CDC in vaccine standoff; what parents should know

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/12 12:50A AP via Scripps News Group

Its normal for parents, or anyone, to have questions about vaccinations -- but what happens if your pediatrician urges a shot thats under attack by the Trump administration? Thats getting more likely: The nations leading doctors' groups are in an...

Is it too late to get a flu shot before Christmas gatherings?

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/9 3:54A Scripps News Group

Health experts are urging Americans to get their flu shots as winter approaches, warning that low vaccination rates could make this season especially dangerous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the flu has already caused...

Health officials warn against mushroom foraging after fatal poisoning

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/8 4:46A Scripps News Group

One person has died in California following an outbreak of amatoxin poisoning linked to wild, foraged mushrooms, state health officials said. The California Department of Public Health said more than 20 cases have been identified since...

Loneliness rises among adults 45 and older, with men now lonelier than women, study says

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/5 4:24A Scripps News Group

Loneliness is increasing among adults 45 and older, with new research from AARP revealing a concerning upward trend that's reshaping how we understand social isolation across age groups. The study found 40% of adults in this age range now report...

CDC panel revamped by RFK Jr. votes to scrap hepatitis B birth dose schedule

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/5 3:17A Justin Boggs

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 8-3 on Friday to recommend eliminating the recommended schedule for administering the hepatitis B birth dose. The vote comes one day after the...

CDC advisers to decide if parents can delay hepatitis B shot for newborns

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/4 12:20A Justin Boggs

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet Thursday to discuss changing the recommended vaccine schedule for the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. The shot provides immediate...

Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/1 8:06A Scripps News Group

President Donald Trumps doctor has released a memo explaining why an MRI was performed on the 79-year-old during his annual physical exam in October. The memo says men in the presidents age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of...

Cleveland Gift Guide: 20+ of the Best Gifts To Buy the Cleveland-Lover in Your Life

Cleveland Traveler 11/29 4:46A Amanda

Whether you know a Cleveland fan or just want to bring the spirit of Cleveland home for yourself, this list is filled with Cleveland-made and Cleveland-inspired gift ideas. AND, this list can also help you support some locally-owned Cleveland...

This disease has no cure, and it’s suddenly spreading fast again

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/29 3:12A Scripps News Group

Measles cases are surging worldwide, with 11 million infections reported last year alone. The World Health Organization says the once-achievable goal of eliminating measles is now far from reach. The WHO cites vaccination levels that are too low...

New flu strain could escape vaccine immunity as holiday travel begins

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/28 4:16A Stephanie Liebergen

A new flu strain is raising concerns among health experts as winter approaches and millions prepare for holiday travel. Scientists are tracking the H3N2 subclade K variant, which is genetically different from the strain included in this year's...

Third infant dies from whooping cough in Kentucky as outbreak worsens nationwide

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/26 7:21A Scripps News Group

A third infant has died from whooping cough in Kentucky this year, marking the latest victim in what health officials are calling the worst outbreak since 2012. The unvaccinated baby's death comes as Kentucky has reported at least 566 cases of...

‘You can’t get hooked on pot’? Experts say that’s a dangerous myth

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/22 3:16A AP via Scripps News Group

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You cant get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow recreational use for adults and 40 states allow medical...