Health Mar 16 Judge blocks RFK Jr. from scaling back childhood vaccine recommendations By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Nation Feb 17 Watch 6:59 U.S. rejection of new mRNA flu vaccine 'sends chills,' epidemiologist says The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently that it will not review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, despite late-stage trials showing it was safe and effective. The rejection has many in and outside the industry concerned about the Trump administration’s… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Bridget Craig
Health Feb 08 Dr. Mehmet Oz urges public to take the measles vaccine as U.S. cases rise “Take the vaccine, please,” said Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator. “We have a solution for our problem.”… By Matt Brown, Associated Press
Science Jan 25 Leader in smallpox eradication, Dr. William Foege, dies at 89 Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Jan 23 Watch 6:55 Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris
Jan 07 Should you still get the flu shot despite the new strain? Here's why doctors recommend it By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Although this year’s flu vaccine doesn’t protect as well against the dominant subclade K strain, doctors still say that getting vaccinated is worthwhile. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 8:05 What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations… Continue watching
Jan 05 Trump administration cuts number of vaccines it recommends for every child By Ali Swenson, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Medical experts are slamming the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease. Continue reading
Dec 06 Fact-checking the CDC panel's reasons for dropping universal newborn hepatitis B vaccine recommendation By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek, PolitiFact The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Friday to end its recommendation that newborns be universally vaccinated against hepatitis B. Here are four fact-checks from the panel's deliberations. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 7:29 RFK-appointed CDC panel drops hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The federal vaccine advisory panel, all appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to drop the universal recommendation that children should get vaccinated for hepatitis B at birth. William Brangham discussed this and other changes under consideration for… Continue watching