Mar 08 Watch 4:52 What’s behind the growing measles outbreak and how the Trump administration is responding By John Yang, Kaisha Young The growing measles outbreak in the U.S. Southwest claimed a second life this week. So far this year, more than 220 cases have been reported across 12 states, with the majority in Texas. John Yang speaks with infectious disease epidemiologist… Continue watching
Feb 28 What to know about highly contagious measles and how to protect yourself By Laura Ungar, Associated Press Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 6:45 Health officials concerned as FDA cancels meeting to update flu vaccines By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The FDA canceled a critical meeting of flu vaccine experts where officials decide which strains to target in the next vaccine. It comes amid one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years, according to the CDC. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
Feb 26 First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people By Devi Shastri, Associated Press It's the first since the outbreak began late last month. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center spokesperson Melissa Whitfield confirmed the death Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 7:00 West Texas measles outbreak spreads amid vaccine hesitancy in some communities By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant There are now more than 120 confirmed measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas, the largest such outbreak the state has seen in over 30 years. It's raising questions about vaccine hesitancy in some communities and the growing… Continue watching
Feb 18 West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases By Devi Shastri, Associated Press The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday. Eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. Continue reading
Jan 31 As ethics questions swirl, RFK Jr. says he’ll stop collecting HPV vaccine lawsuit fees if confirmed By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Facing intense scrutiny from senators over his potential profit from vaccine lawsuits while serving as the nation's health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that if he is confirmed he will not collect fees from litigation against the drugmakers of a cervical… Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 4:58 RFK Jr. faces questions over vaccine skepticism, Medicaid reform at confirmation hearing By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde On Capitol Hill, one of President Trump’s most consequential and controversial nominees made his case for the top job at the Department of Health and Human Services. In his first of two hearings, former environmental lawyer and presidential candidate Robert… Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch 4:28 Vaccine specialist argues RFK Jr. would make them less accessible By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faced tough questions over vaccine skepticism and Medicaid reform at his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center… Continue watching
Jan 29 WATCH: ‘Frankly, you frighten people,’ Sen. Whitehouse tells RFK Jr. in confirmation hearing By Erica R. Hendry Whitehouse asked Kennedy to make "indisputably clear that you support mandatory vaccinations against diseases where that will keep people safe."… Continue reading