The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.

A child in San Mateo County died of influenza this week, only days after the CDC announced a new reduced list of recommended vaccinations.

Flu activity could continue to increase in the U.S. over the next few weeks, according to a top flu epidemiologist at the CDC.

Seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can result in mild to severe illness, and is sometimes fatal, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said. The illness tends to come on abruptly, with symptoms including fever, sore throat, headaches and fatigue.

With the CDC estimating there have been at least 11 million flu cases in the U.S., so far this season — and season is not over — odds are good that you or someone you know will catch the virus.

In today’s issue: The winners and losers in the newly released dietary guidelines. … What was left on the cutting room floor. … A Washington Post report about how federal vaccine experts were “blindsided” by the updated childhood vaccine schedule.

Still, SCHD's kurtosis is lower, it has a higher median monthly return, and it has delivered superior total returns and risk-adjusted returns. Notably, its "worst 3 months" figure was also better (-10.88% vs. -17.89%), so from a pure downside risk management perspective, I favor SCHD over CDC.

CDC data shows the U.S. reported 2,144 measles cases and 49 outbreaks last year, putting the nation’s measles‑elimination status at risk. About a quarter of cases were in children under five, while a third were adults over 20.