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Health District III reported growth in 10 of 13 key service indicators in the first half of 2026, including increases in general attendance, deliveries and postnatal care visits.
Federal health officials have overhauled the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, removing broad routine recommendations for several vaccines and shifting some to high-risk or shared decision-making categories. Pediatric and public-health groups warned the changes could increase confusion and weaken protection against preventable disease.
A new analysis reported that many CDC public health surveillance databases stopped or slowed updates in 2025, a disruption experts say could hamper early detection of outbreaks and erode confidence in public health guidance.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers walked off the job in an open-ended strike spanning California and Hawaii. Union leaders say staffing levels, compensation and delays in patient care are core issues, while Kaiser disputes the unions’ claims and says a generous offer remains on the table.
Researchers report that many CDC-maintained health surveillance databases stopped or slowed updates in 2025, potentially weakening early warning for infectious disease and other public-health threats.
A HealthDay-republished report said researchers found that many CDC surveillance databases that used to be updated routinely stopped or were delayed in 2025, with many of the affected datasets tied to immunizations and vaccine-preventable diseases. Public health experts warned the disruption could hinder early outbreak detection and weaken trust.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health-care workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job, demanding higher wages and better staffing. The strike adds to a broader wave of labor unrest in health care as hospitals and systems face retention pressures and rising costs.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released an updated schedule recommending vaccinations against 18 diseases, diverging from a revised CDC childhood schedule that now covers fewer conditions, according to reporting cited by KFF Health News.
The CDC is observing Radon Awareness Week from January 26–30, 2026, urging households to test for radon, an invisible gas and a leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. The campaign highlights practical steps for testing and mitigation and encourages communities to share their experiences to spur prevention.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to a dietary supplement powder marketed as “Super Greens.” The FDA says dozens of illnesses have been reported and recommends consumers stop using specified products and dispose of them or return them to the seller as the investigation continues.
Public health experts say the United States is on track to lose its measles elimination status as a multi-state outbreak chain nears the 12-month threshold. An international panel is set to review the data in April 2026, while specialists warn that declining vaccination coverage and weaker public health capacity are fueling outbreaks across North America.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released vaccine recommendations that continue to cover 18 diseases, diverging from a revised CDC schedule that now recommends routine vaccination for fewer diseases. The split is widening a national debate about public health guidance, confidence, and access.