Sep 12 These states are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended to ensure most residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies without individual prescriptions. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:21 A look at what's in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report – and what's missing By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz The Trump Administration released its plan for improving health outcomes and tackling chronic childhood illnesses. The strategy came from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again Commission he oversees. The plan focuses on everything from… Continue watching
Sep 09 RFK Jr. wants all new vaccines tested against a placebo. Doctors say that isn't good science By Ali Rogin Today, if there is a known vaccine treatment for a disease, the medical establishment considers it unethical to withhold that drug from trial participants, as would happen in a placebo group. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 6:36 As Florida moves to end vaccine mandates, pediatricians fear more states could follow By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom Health officials in Florida are moving to end many school vaccination mandates, and public health experts are worried about the impact on children and whether other states may follow. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Mona Amin, a pediatrician in… Continue watching
Sep 07 How vaccines changed the world and the public health challenges that persist By Mariel Ferragamo, Council on Foreign Relations Vaccination campaigns have nearly eradicated some of the most deadly and transmissible diseases. However, against a backdrop of a rising tide of vaccine hesitancy, and U.S. leaders pulling global support, outbreaks are cropping up again. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 6:37 States join forces to make their own vaccine recommendations amid CDC turmoil By John Yang, Claire Mufson Amid turmoil at the CDC, the debate over the federal government’s vaccine policy remains as contentious as ever. Now, some states are taking matters into their own hands, forming alliances to review scientific data and make their own vaccine recommendations. Continue watching
Sep 05 4 fact-checks from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate testimony over COVID-19 vaccines, CDC By PolitiFact staff PolitiFact fact-checked some of the most notable back-and-forth moments. Continue reading
Sep 05 Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claim that 'everybody can get' the COVID-19 vaccine By Grace Abels, Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s blanket statement to senators is misleading and premature. Continue reading
Sep 04 4 major moments from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing with senators By Joshua Barajas, Hannah Grabenstein, Kenichi Serino Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was at the center of a maelstrom Thursday as senators, including those who voted to confirm him, raised pressing questions over his public health agenda. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 5:25 In tense hearing, RFK Jr. challenged on vaccine views and trust in health agencies By Lisa Desjardins, Jackson Hudgins, Jonah Anderson Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled during a combative hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Senators pressed Kennedy on his views on vaccines and whether he was effectively limiting access and destroying trust in past data and public… Continue watching