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The program, which has battled tickborne disease since 1906, will now round-up stray livestock for preventive screwworm treatment.
The authors show how a relatively small serosurveillance scheme could complement traditional surveillance, enhancing epidemic understanding and forecast modeling.
The survey of adults in EDs in 8 US cities finds 86% were not up to date with recommended vaccines, but nearly half said they would be willing to get a missing shot if offered.
Eight of the liaison groups issued a joint statement warning that removing expertise from the working groups is dangerous to the nation's health and will further erode confidence in vaccines.
Susan Monarez, PhD, is the first nonphysician director of the agency in more than 70 years.
In a revised policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says exempting children from immunizations for nonmedical reasons creates unnecessary risks to individuals and communities.
State and local health departments are facing disruptive and unprecedented federal cuts that officials say could have a profound impact on public health.
Of the 19.9 million children who either have no vaccines or only partial DTP vaccination coverage, 55% live in 10 countries.
The CDC has been without a director since late March, when the White House withdrew its original nominee.
