Norovirus is a “very contagious” germ that causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, according to the California Department of Public Health. The virus inflicts acute gastroenteritis — ...

The deadly disease kills more than 200 Californians each year, state health officials.

There is no evidence the youngster was exposed to livestock or any infected animals, deepening the mystery about the spread of H5N1 bird flu.

A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, potentially putting the ...

WCHA disagrees with CDC’s Advisory Committee’s change to decades-long vaccine recommendation that has reduced pediatric ...

A total of 37 infants have now been hospitalized amid an outbreak of infant botulism, a type of severe illness caused by ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California could see an early start to the annual flu season, as a combination of low vaccination rates and late ...

Los Angeles County and California public health officials will continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns at ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Health officials warn this year’s flu season could be severe, with early outbreaks already hitting epidemic levels ...

The CDC explained how to spot the deadly flesh-eating blowfly after it was spotted just 70 miles from the U.S. border with ...