A recent court decision has allowed major medical organizations to continue their legal battle against vaccine policies set by U. S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. The lawsuit, filed by groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics, aims to challenge policies that they believe will reduce vacc
A recent Senate hearing shed light on the controversial firing of Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The hearing, led by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, aimed to uncover the true reasons behind her abrupt dismissal just weeks after her confirmat
A recent hearing brought attention to the ongoing debate about vaccine policies in the U. S. Senator John Barrasso, a doctor from Wyoming, expressed his concerns about the direction of vaccine policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Barrasso pointed out that vaccines have saved millions
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken things up. Scientists have been working hard to figure out how the virus spreads. One popular tool they use is the SEIR model, which keeps track of people who are Susceptible, Exposed, Infectious, and Recovered. Some clever folks have improved this model to make it e
From 2015 to 2020, researchers have been keeping a close eye on how well flu vaccines protect kids from severe influenza. The goal? To boost vaccine use and make sure policies around the world are solid. Kids can get hit hard by the flu, and severe cases can lead to hospital visits or even worse. S
