https://santiagochronicle.com/c/health Health en-CL https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-28-cdc-says-it-will-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-following- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-28-cdc-says-it-will-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-following- The CDC says it will move forward with changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after a presidential directive and a review comparing U.S. recommendations with those of peer nations. Officials said vaccines will remain covered by insurance without cost-sharing, while the schedule will be organized into clearer categories. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-28-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-reaches-789-cases-raising-concern-abou https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-28-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-reaches-789-cases-raising-concern-abou South Carolina’s measles outbreak has grown to 789 confirmed cases, surpassing the size of Texas’ 2025 outbreak and becoming the largest U.S. outbreak since measles was declared eliminated nationally. Officials say the outbreak remains concentrated in Spartanburg County, with hospitalizations reported and ongoing risk for spread where vaccination rates are low. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:12:19 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-28-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-continues-to-expand-driven-largely-by- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-28-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-continues-to-expand-driven-largely-by- South Carolina’s measles outbreak has continued to grow, with state updates highlighting that most infections are among people who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated. Public health officials have relied on quarantine and isolation measures, school exposure investigations, and contact tracing to reduce spread in affected areas. The outbreak has renewed debate about vaccine coverage, the speed of transmission in communities with pockets of low immunity, and the strain placed on local health departments when case counts rise rapidly. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:07:12 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-31-000-kaiser-permanente-health-care-workers-strike-in-california-and- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-31-000-kaiser-permanente-health-care-workers-strike-in-california-and- Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers walked off the job in California and Hawaii in an open-ended strike, with unions citing staffing levels, compensation and patient care delays. The action adds to wider labor pressure across the health sector as hospitals and systems face recruitment and retention strains. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:44 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-after-major-winter-storm-officials-warn-snow-shoveling-can-sharply-rai https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-after-major-winter-storm-officials-warn-snow-shoveling-can-sharply-rai Public health officials say digging out after a major storm can be dangerously strenuous, especially for older adults and people with cardiovascular risk factors. Cold temperatures constrict blood vessels while heavy exertion spikes blood pressure and heart rate, creating conditions linked to cardiac events. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:07 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-more-than-30-000-kaiser-permanente-nurses-and-health-professionals-lau https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-more-than-30-000-kaiser-permanente-nurses-and-health-professionals-lau Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health professionals walked off the job in California and Hawaii in an open-ended strike, escalating a labor dispute centered on staffing, wages and working conditions. Kaiser says it has contingency plans to keep facilities operating, while the union argues patient care risks are driving the walkout. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:34 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-near-flat-2027-medicare-advantage-payment-update-shaking- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-near-flat-2027-medicare-advantage-payment-update-shaking- Federal health officials proposed a 0.09% net average increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027 and outlined risk-adjustment changes aimed at payment accuracy, setting up a high-stakes lobbying fight and raising questions about plan benefits and premiums. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-issue-vaccine-schedule-defying-cdc-s-pared-back-guidance https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-issue-vaccine-schedule-defying-cdc-s-pared-back-guidance The American Academy of Pediatrics released recommendations continuing to endorse vaccines against 18 diseases, diverging from a recently slimmed CDC childhood schedule and escalating a rift over U.S. immunization policy. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:17 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-reports-416-measles-cases-so-far-in-2026-as-outbreaks-tied-to-last https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-reports-416-measles-cases-so-far-in-2026-as-outbreaks-tied-to-last The CDC’s latest update shows measles cases continuing to climb early in 2026, with most infections linked to outbreaks that began in 2025. Health officials warn that falling vaccination coverage leaves pockets of communities vulnerable, and they urge families to check MMR status and follow public health guidance if exposure is suspected. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:41 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-who-confirms-ethiopia-has-ended-marburg-outbreak-urging-vigilance-afte https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-who-confirms-ethiopia-has-ended-marburg-outbreak-urging-vigilance-afte The World Health Organization said Ethiopia has ended its first Marburg virus outbreak after 42 consecutive days with no new confirmed cases. Officials credited coordinated response work across surveillance, labs, infection control and community engagement. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:10 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-publish-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-urging- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-publish-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-urging- The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2026 vaccine schedule and kept broader recommendations than the CDC, which pared back universal guidance. Pediatric leaders said the AAP schedule reflects decades of evidence and urged parents to discuss concerns with clinicians rather than interpret the split as uncertainty about vaccine safety. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:02 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-cdc-classifies-2025-26-flu-season-as-moderately-severe-as-infectio https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-cdc-classifies-2025-26-flu-season-as-moderately-severe-as-infectio CDC data show influenza activity stayed high into late December, prompting officials to label the 2025–26 season ‘moderately severe’ amid millions of illnesses and continued warnings that flu could remain elevated for weeks. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:23 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-hhs-ethiopia-ends-marburg-outbreak-as-officials-stress-surveillance-an https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-hhs-ethiopia-ends-marburg-outbreak-as-officials-stress-surveillance-an Ethiopia has declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak after 42 days without new confirmed cases. Health officials and the WHO emphasized that sustained surveillance, contact monitoring, and infection-prevention measures remain essential because Marburg can be severe and has no widely approved vaccine or specific treatment. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:37 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-back-broader-vaccine-schedule-than-cdc-as-u-s-vaccine-po https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-back-broader-vaccine-schedule-than-cdc-as-u-s-vaccine-po The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance recommending vaccinations against 18 diseases—more than the CDC’s current schedule—highlighting a widening public split over vaccine policy. The update arrives amid broader concerns about falling routine protections and shifting federal recommendations. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:42:51 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with Ethiopia announced the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak, completing the WHO-required 42-day period without new confirmed cases. The outbreak caused multiple deaths and tested infection control capacity in affected districts. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:18 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-issues-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-s-updated-recommen https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-issues-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-s-updated-recommen The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2026 immunization schedule, continuing to recommend protection against 18 diseases despite the CDC’s revised approach. Pediatric leaders said the AAP’s guidance remains aligned with long-standing evidence and U.S. public health realities. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:53 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-full-childhood-vaccinations-as-cdc-narrows-rout https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-full-childhood-vaccinations-as-cdc-narrows-rout The American Academy of Pediatrics released a 2026 vaccine schedule continuing to recommend immunizations against 18 diseases for all children, diverging from a CDC shift that reduced universal recommendations to 11 diseases and moved several shots into shared decision-making or higher-risk categories. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:32 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-measles-cases-surge-in-south-carolina-as-fda-and-cdc-track-salmonella- https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-measles-cases-surge-in-south-carolina-as-fda-and-cdc-track-salmonella- Public health officials are responding to two separate threats: a rapidly expanding measles outbreak in South Carolina and a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to a powdered “Super Greens” dietary supplement. The FDA and CDC have urged consumers to stop using recalled products and have highlighted the lag between infections and reported case counts. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:11 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-fda-warns-retailers-after-byheart-infant-formula-recall-tied-to-botuli https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-26-fda-warns-retailers-after-byheart-infant-formula-recall-tied-to-botuli The FDA said inspections found recalled ByHeart infant formula still on store shelves weeks after the company’s voluntary recall, following an outbreak investigation into infant botulism linked to the product. The agency said it has sent warning letters and emphasized that supply-chain partners must act quickly when products pose serious risks to infants. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:55 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-north-carolina-reports-additional-measles-cases-warns-of-possible-expo https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-north-carolina-reports-additional-measles-cases-warns-of-possible-expo North Carolina health officials reported additional measles cases in Buncombe County and urged vaccination, warning that people in a specific Mission Hospital emergency department waiting room window may have been exposed. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:30 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-flags-2025-26-flu-season-as-moderately-severe-as-estimated-illness https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-flags-2025-26-flu-season-as-moderately-severe-as-estimated-illness U.S. health officials report elevated flu activity and estimate millions of illnesses, with hospitalizations and deaths also rising, underscoring renewed urgency for vaccination and caution during peak transmission weeks. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:16 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-labels-2025-26-flu-season-moderately-severe-as-estimated-u-s-cases https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-labels-2025-26-flu-season-moderately-severe-as-estimated-u-s-cases CDC data shows elevated influenza activity, with the agency classifying the 2025–26 season as moderately severe and estimating at least 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths so far. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:48:55 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-federal-public-health-grant-pause-and-reversal-leaves-state-agencies-s https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-federal-public-health-grant-pause-and-reversal-leaves-state-agencies-s State and local health departments faced confusion after a major CDC-administered public health infrastructure grant was abruptly paused and then reversed. Officials said the whiplash complicated planning and staffing as communities prepared for severe winter weather and ongoing public health needs. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:43 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-fact-checkers-rebut-white-house-claims-on-childhood-vaccine-schedule-a https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-fact-checkers-rebut-white-house-claims-on-childhood-vaccine-schedule-a After a major January 5, 2026 shift in CDC childhood vaccine recommendations, a White House social-media graphic and related claims were criticized as misleading, prompting renewed focus on what vaccine guidance is—and is not—in the United States. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:00 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-moves-to-update-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-presidential https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-moves-to-update-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-presidential The CDC announced it accepted recommendations from a scientific assessment comparing U.S. childhood vaccines with peer nations, restructuring the schedule into categories while keeping coverage without cost-sharing. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:00 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-suppl https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-suppl Federal health officials linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders and urged consumers to discard recalled products. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:30 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to a greens supplement powder, with dozens of reported illnesses across more than 20 states. Consumers are being urged to stop using the product and follow recall guidance. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:58 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-super-greens-sup https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-super-greens-sup Federal health officials say a multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened dozens across the U.S. and prompted a recall of certain Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders, with guidance for consumers to discard recalled products and sanitize surfaces. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:18 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-s https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-s Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to a powdered greens supplement. The CDC says dozens of illnesses and hospitalizations have been reported, and consumers are urged to stop using recalled products and sanitize surfaces that may be contaminated. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:47 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-international-health-officials-to-assess-whether-u-s-could-lose-measle https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-international-health-officials-to-assess-whether-u-s-could-lose-measle The U.S. is facing scrutiny over whether sustained measles transmission could cost it a key public-health milestone. Experts say the outcome may be symbolic, but the underlying issue is practical: outbreaks are spreading in conditions shaped by declining vaccination coverage and strained health infrastructure. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:06 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-measles-outbreak-grows-in-south-carolina-as-health-officials-report-70 https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-measles-outbreak-grows-in-south-carolina-as-health-officials-report-70 South Carolina health officials reported 54 new measles cases, bringing the outbreak total to 700, with hundreds in quarantine and additional school and public exposure locations identified. North Carolina also announced measles cases tied to travel linked to the South Carolina outbreak. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:35 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-data-show-elevated-flu-activity-this-season-as-hospitalizations-re https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-data-show-elevated-flu-activity-this-season-as-hospitalizations-re U.S. influenza surveillance data indicate a high-burden 2025–26 season, with substantial influenza-associated hospitalizations reported since October. Public health officials continue urging vaccination, early treatment for high-risk patients, and everyday steps to reduce transmission as flu activity persists. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:31 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-super https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-super Federal health officials said a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders, prompting a recall. Consumers were urged to stop using the products, clean surfaces that may have been contaminated, and contact a healthcare provider if severe symptoms develop. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:08:04 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-greens-suppl https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-greens-suppl Federal and state investigators say illnesses in a multistate Salmonella outbreak have been linked to a recalled “super greens” supplement powder. The CDC urges consumers to discard or return the product as officials continue tracing distribution and exposure patterns. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:04:09 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-it-will-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-pres https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-it-will-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-pres The CDC announced it has accepted recommendations to update the U.S. childhood immunization schedule following a presidential memorandum directing a review of how peer countries structure their vaccine guidance. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:21 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-links-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-to-super-greens-supplement-po https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-links-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-to-super-greens-supplement-po The CDC says a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections is linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder. As of Jan. 14, 2026, 45 illnesses across 21 states were reported and 12 people were hospitalized; the company initiated a voluntary recall and officials urge consumers to throw out or return affected products. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:37 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-and-fda-investigate-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-and-fda-investigate-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it Federal health officials say a multistate Salmonella outbreak has been linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders, prompting a voluntary recall and warnings to consumers to stop using the products and sanitize surfaces. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:40 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-moves-to-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-presiden https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-moves-to-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-presiden The CDC says it has accepted recommendations to revise how the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule is organized, following a presidential directive to compare U.S. guidance with other developed nations while keeping vaccines covered by insurance without cost sharing. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:40:11 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-pause-then-reversal-of-cdc-linked-public-health-grant-funding-leaves-s https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-pause-then-reversal-of-cdc-linked-public-health-grant-funding-leaves-s State and local health departments faced uncertainty after the Trump administration paused a major CDC-administered public health grant, then reversed the decision, prompting concern about stability for preparedness and disease-response programs. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:52 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organization-drawing-wa https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organization-drawing-wa The United States formally completed its withdrawal from the WHO on January 22, 2026. Critics warn it could weaken disease surveillance and pandemic readiness, while the administration says it will pursue alternative partnerships and bilateral health engagement. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:05:44 GMT https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-nih-to-stop-funding-research-using-fetal-tissue-from-elective-abortion https://santiagochronicle.com/a/health-2026-01-25-nih-to-stop-funding-research-using-fetal-tissue-from-elective-abortion The NIH announced it will halt funding for studies using fetal tissue from elective abortions, a move applauded by antiabortion groups and criticized by researchers who say alternatives can’t fully replace human developmental tissue in key fields. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:40:12 GMT