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U.S. risks losing measles elimination status as outbreak spreads; PAHO review set for April 2026
A prolonged measles outbreak that began in West Texas in January 2025 has spread across multiple states, pushing the U.S. toward a potential loss of measles elimination status—a designation tied to uninterrupted transmission for 12 months or more.
- 038Health
CDC updates the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after a presidential review directive
On Jan. 5, 2026, CDC leadership said it accepted recommendations following a review ordered by President Trump, restructuring the childhood vaccine schedule into categories and narrowing which vaccines are recommended for all children versus high-risk groups or shared decision-making. Officials say all vaccines remain covered without cost-sharing; many physicians warn the shift could undermine protections.
- 039Health
FDA posts nationwide Ambriola cheese recall over Listeria risk, including Boar’s Head and Member’s Mark labels
The FDA published a recall notice for multiple grated cheese products tied to a New Jersey facility after testing confirmed Listeria monocytogenes, warning higher-risk consumers to avoid affected items and seek care if symptoms develop.
- 040Health
Workplace road deaths remain a major hazard, CDC’s NIOSH review highlights
A CDC NIOSH update summarizes research showing thousands of U.S. worker deaths tied to motor vehicle crashes, with risk concentrated among drivers—especially in transportation and other high-exposure industries.
- 041Health
U.S. completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization, CDC says
Federal agencies announced the U.S. has formally exited the WHO after a yearlong withdrawal process, drawing warnings from global health officials that the move could weaken coordination during outbreaks.