International health authorities to assess US measles situation
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they…
Changes to the US vaccine recommendations are sowing confusion and could harm kids
Dr. Molly O’Shea has noticed growing skepticism about vaccines at both of her Michigan pediatric offices and says…
US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots
The US Department of Health and Human Services is recommending fewer vaccines for most American children, health officials…
US flu virus cases rise, CDC officials warn of severe season
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a…
Trump admin awards hepatitis B vaccine contract to Europeans working in Guinea-Bissau
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract to a Danish university…
School attendance plummeted during Texas measles outbreak
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas earlier this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the…
Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination drive of 2025 after surge in new cases
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities on Monday launched the final nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year, aiming to…
Florida officials push to roll back vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain…
Doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines
It’s normal for parents, or anyone, to have questions about vaccinations — but what happens if your pediatrician…
FDA opens safety review of injectable drugs for RSV in kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials have opened a safety review of two injectable drugs used…