vaccines

WATCH: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump’s health care agenda before the Senate Finance Committee

By Matt Brown, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under pointed bipartisan questioning at a rancorous three-hour Senate committee hearing on Thursday, about — among other things — turmoil at federal health agencies and efforts to pull back recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Florida leaders working to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to curb vaccine requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Epidemiologist breaks down new restrictions on COVID shots

By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins

Many Americans who want to get the newest COVID vaccines may now have a harder time doing so. The Food and Drug Administration limited approval for the shots to adults 65 and older or those who are "high risk" for…

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Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes

By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara

In just six months, the CDC has lost nearly half its budget and thousands of employees, and is caught in a political struggle as Health Secretary Kennedy moves to reshape the nation’s vaccine policies. Several CDC leaders resigned after the…

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Can RFK Jr. take COVID vaccines off the market? Here’s what vaccine law experts say

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy can’t unilaterally ban COVID-19 vaccines, although access may be more limited this fall. Federal rules outline the vaccine license revocation process, and experts said a ban attempt would likely face legal challenge.

RFK Jr.’s deputy made CDC acting director as leadership exodus leaves agency reeling

By Mike Stobbe, Amanda Seitz, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not explained the decision to oust Susan Monarez less than a month after she was sworn in, but he warned that more turnover may be ahead.

Looking to get a COVID shot this fall? Here’s why it’s likely to be more complicated

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press

Will you get a COVID-19 vaccine this year? The answer may depend on your age, insurance coverage, health and finding a pharmacist who will provide the shot.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots with some restrictions for kids and adults

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity.

After 17 die in measles outbreak, Indonesia launches vaccination campaign

By Edna Tarigan, Associated Press

Indonesian authorities have rolled out a vaccination campaign in response to an outbreak that has caused 17 deaths.

Fact-checking RFK Jr.’s claim that pediatricians recommend vaccines for money

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Pediatric practices often break even or lose money on vaccines. Doctors say they administer vaccines in accordance with scientific data about what is good for patient health.