As measles cases surge across the country, topping more than 1,300 cases as of March 11, the United States is poised to lose its status in the world as having eradicated the disease in-country.
Trump administration’s embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time
The Food and Drug Administration’s embattled vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency—the second time in less than a year that he’s departed after controversial decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs for rare diseases.
When “free” isn’t enough: Vietnam’s HPV vaccine rollout and the women left behind
I went to Vietnam last summer expecting to help treat common illnesses.
Dr. Helen Chu raises concerns over CDC vaccine decisions
Vaccination remains a crucial topic in public health, but recent discussions have raised doubts and created confusion.
Dr. Chu warns of vaccine gaps as kids head back to school
With kids heading back to school and virus season around the corner, a leading infectious disease expert is urging parents to stay ahead of illness this fall—starting with vaccines.
Ousted FDA vaccine chief Vinay Prasad is returning to the agency
A Food and Drug Administration official is getting his job back as the agency’s top vaccine regulator, less than two weeks after he was pressured to step down at the urging of biotech executives, patient groups and conservative allies of President Donald Trump.
Dr. Helen Chu: CDC vaccine panel purge threatens public health
A leading infectious disease expert and one of the nation’s foremost COVID-19 researchers has voiced deep concerns about the recent overhaul of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Fight off the virus this fall with a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine
It’s been over four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And since then, the virus has changed substantially.
Immunize.org launches vaccination website
According to the COVID-19 and other Respiratory Illness Vaccines: A Partner Newsletter, Immunize.org has launched an updated educational website for the general public with straightforward and accurate information about vaccination, including basic facts about vaccines and the diseases they prevent, and personal testimonies from people affected by vaccine-preventable diseases.
When are you up to date with COVID-19 vaccines?
The “up-to-date” definition for COVID-19 vaccination has been through many iterations.