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The advisory committee makes recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the nation's vaccine schedule. Any changes could affect vaccinations for millions of children.

The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.

Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative.

Some of the CDC's main channels for communicating urgent health information to the public have gone silent.

Dry January is a period for people to reexamine the role alcohol plays in their lives. This January, outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages due their link to multiple forms of cancer.

Thihalolipavan most recently worked as the public health medical officer within the county's Medical Care Services Department.

As wildfires spread through Southern California, some people are at higher risk of health problems from the smoke, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here's how to stay safe.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revoked almost $40 million in funding from San Diego County government, which is preparing to open a new Public Health Laboratory next month, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer's office announced Thursday.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for San Diego Board of Supervisors races.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for San Diego Board of Supervisors races.