A recent meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual data-driven discussions, the CDC scientists found themselves defending vaccine safety and effectiveness against skeptical queries. The meeting, held over two days, saw new committee me...
In Greece, the COVID-19 jab has been a game-changer in the fight against severe infections. Yet, a significant number of people are still reluctant to roll up their sleeves. What's behind this hesitation? It's a mix of psychological factors. People's beliefs about the jab's safety and how well it works play a big role. So does how seriously they think the virus is. T...
The US Department of Health and Human Services has a bold plan. They want to create a universal flu vaccine within four years. This vaccine would protect against multiple virus strains, including the scary H5N1 avian influenza. It's a big deal because the last time something like this was attempted was 45 years ago. The project, called Generation Gold Standard, is a...
A group of public health experts have taken the initiative to safeguard vaccine policies in the US. They are worried that the nation's health leaders might undermine the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. This concern has led to the creation of the Vaccine Integrity Project. The group is backed by a foundation supported by Christy Walton, a Walmart heiress. Th...
The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has been sending mixed signals about vaccines. He has been questioning the safety and effectiveness of some vaccines, including the measles vaccine. This is happening while the country is dealing with a growing measles outbreak. This outbreak has already caused several deaths. Kennedy has a history of being s...
The Department of Health and Human Services has taken a surprising step. They have given a job to someone who has a history of spreading false information about vaccines. This person, David Geier, will look at data related to vaccine safety. Geier has been vocal about his belief that vaccines cause autism, a claim that has been thoroughly disproven by numerous studie...
For a while now, there has been a lot of talk about the COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2. This vaccine uses a new technology called messenger RNA. It is designed to teach the body how to fight the COVID-19 virus. The focus here is on how safe it is for those under 18. Information about the safety of this vaccine for kids and teens is still limited. Most of the data comes f...
The White House recently decided to withdraw the nomination of Dr. David Weldon to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decision came just before Weldon's scheduled confirmation hearing. The reason for this abrupt change? Weldon lacked the necessary votes to secure the position. Weldon, a former Congressman and physician, had been chosen by P...
In Korea, vaccines are an essential part of public health, but you should sit tight to find out the kick in the cold water. These vaccines are really necessary when it comes to keeping check on babies young and vulnerable. It is no ordinary slope to analyze infant specific reactions to vaccinations. Now, eyes would typically bigger than their bellies fuelled up the c...
The Senate was buzzing with a surprising vote. Senator Bill Cassidy had to make a tough call. He was not sure if the new nominee for the health department was ready for the job. But here's what happened. Cassidy had to vote on Robert F Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for a top health role. After some thought he agreed. The reason is, a deal was made. The ...