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As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.'s new CDC deputy downplays its significance - CBS News

After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its measles-free status. Ralph Abraham, the newly appointed principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, downplayed the significance of this potential loss. Infections from other countries accounted for only about 10% of measles cases detected since Jan. 20, 2025, the official start of the deadly measles outbreak in West Texas, which spread to other states and Mexico. The rest were acquired domestically. To maintain its measles elimination status, the U.S. must prove that the virus has not circulated continuously in the nation for a year, between Jan. 20, 2025, and Jan. 20, 2026. The CDC expects to complete its studies within a couple of months and make the data public. Then the Pan American Health Organization, which oversees the Americas in partnership with the World Health Organization, will decide whether the U.S. will lose its measles elimination status.

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Health Vitals News: CORE Score: New Blood Test for Early Detection of Severe Liver Disease

Health Vitals News reports on the CORE Score, a new blood test developed by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. This test accurately predicts the 10-year risk of severe liver disease, offering early detection and potentially improving patient outcomes. The CORE score combines five clinical parameters: age, sex, and blood levels of three liver enzymes, achieving 88% accuracy in identifying individuals at risk of severe liver disease within 10 years. This advancement could significantly change liver disease care by enabling early detection and intervention, though challenges remain in integrating the score into primary care.

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Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 1, ending January 10, 2026 | FluView | CDC

This weekly report from the CDC's FluView provides key updates on the status of influenza activity in the U.S. for Week 1, ending January 10, 2026. Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally, but has decreased or remained stable for two consecutive weeks. Influenza A(H3N2) viruses are the most frequently reported this season, with 90.9% belonging to subclade K. The weekly hospitalization rate peaked at 12.6 per 100,000 population, the second highest since the 2010-2011 season. CDC estimates at least 18,000,000 illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations, and 9,300 deaths from flu this season. Vaccination is still recommended, and antiviral drugs are available for treatment.

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