Tag: #vaccines

Medical Groups Ask Judge to Block CDC’s Overhaul of Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Doctors’ groups seek an injunction after CDC shifted several childhood shots from routine status, sparking confusion, legal claims and a Feb. 13 hearing.

#vaccines, #cdc, #pediatrics, #publichealth, #court

Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Drifted H3N2 Variant Spreads, Raising Questions on Vaccine Match

CDC estimates 15M flu illnesses and 180K hospitalizations so far, driven by a drifted H3N2 strain as debate grows over childhood shots.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

South Carolina measles outbreak tops 300 cases, spreads beyond state lines

A 310-case measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County is driving school quarantines, testing vaccine rules, and seeding cases in nearby states.

#measles, #vaccines, #southcarolina, #publichealth, #outbreak

Flu Surge Pushes 2025–26 Season to ‘Moderately Severe’ as Mutated H3N2 Strain Spreads

CDC estimates 11 million flu illnesses and rising hospitalizations as a drifted H3N2 strain and falling vaccination rates strain U.S. clinics.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

Measles Shield Frays: Most U.S. Counties Fall Below Kindergarten Vaccination Target

MMR coverage among kindergarteners has slid since the pandemic, leaving most counties below the 95% measles target as cases hit a 30-year high.

#measles, #vaccines, #publichealth, #mmr, #kindergarten

Early, heavy flu season sweeps U.S. as drifted H3N2 strain tests vaccine match

CDC estimates 7.5M illnesses so far this season as a drifted H3N2 strain spreads. Lab tests show a mismatch, but vaccines may still curb severe disease.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

FDA Approves New RSV Prevention for Infants: Merck's Enflonsia

FDA approves Merck's Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants. New treatment reduces hospitalizations, boosts health equity.

#FDA, #rsv, #infanthealth, #mericenflonsia, #vaccines

FDA and CDC Shift COVID-19 Vaccine Policies, Focusing on High-Risk Groups

FDA and CDC limit COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to high-risk groups, altering access for millions.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #cdc, #publichealth

Former CDC Directors Criticize Health Secretary Kennedy Over Vaccine Policy Changes

Ex-CDC chiefs slam Kennedy's vaccine policy changes, raising concerns on public health impact amid CDC upheaval.

#cdc, #vaccines, #publichealth, #robertfkennedyjr

Boston Launches Free Vaccine Clinics Amid Federal Policy Changes

Boston provides free vaccine clinics to counter federal policy changes limiting access.

#boston, #vaccines, #publichealth, #covid19, #policy

CDC Committee Overhaul Sparks Concerns Ahead of Vaccine Policy Meeting

CDC's revamped advisory committee set to address key vaccine policies amid controversy over politicization.

#cdc, #vaccines, #publichealth, #politics

WHO Calls for Protection of CDC Amidst Leadership Controversy and Political Interference

Amid leadership changes at the CDC, WHO urges protection of its independence, highlighting global collaboration and impact.

#who, #cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Florida Plans to Eliminate All State-Mandated Vaccinations, Ignites Nationwide Debate

Florida proposes ending state-mandated vaccinations, sparking debate on individual freedom vs community health.

#florida, #health, #vaccines, #policy, #publichealth

CDC Director Dismissal Sparks Controversy and Resignations Amid Political Tensions

CDC Director ousted; resignations follow over political interference claims, sparking public health concerns.

#cdc, #publichealth, #politics, #trump, #vaccines

CDC Director Dismissed Amid Policy Disputes, Following Wave of Resignations

CDC director Dr. Susan Monarez dismissed by White House citing policy misalignment; a wave of CDC official resignations follows.

#cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics