Health & Pandemics

CDC Advisers Recommend Against Combo Vaccine for Young Children

CDC should stop recommending a specific combination measles shot to young children, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said on Sept. 18.

Panel May Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination Be Delayed for Many Children: Document

Committee advising CDC may advise agency to change recommendation that all infants receive a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth.
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RFK Jr. Plans to Change Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Ousted CDC Director Says

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to change the immunization schedule for children, Susan Monare, fired director of the CDC testified.

HHS Takes Action to Tackle ‘Vaping Epidemic’ Among American Youth

HHS launched its Youth Vaping Resource Guide to counter the youth vaping epidemic. FDA only approved 39 e-cigarettes for sale in the US.

CDC Advisers to Vote on 3 Vaccines: What to Know

CDC advisers are meeting to consider changes to recommendations for, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccines.

RFK Jr. Names New Members to CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named 5 new members to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the CDC on vaccines.

CDC Says Experts Going to Investigate Link Between Vaccines and Autism

The Centers for Disease Control is planning to award money to an institute to look into any association between vaccines and autism.

Big Increases in Health Insurance Premiums for 2026

Health insurance premiums are set to spike in 2026—driven by rising medical costs, pricey drugs, and the expiration of ACA subsidies.