In a year marked by turmoil, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saw its reputation crumble after a shooting at its headquarters, rapid leadership changes, and widespread criticism. The Trump administration needed a steady hand to restore confidence. The White House set one clear require
A new study shows that fewer babies are getting the hepatitis B vaccine in recent years. The drop is more than 10 percent from 2023 to August 2025, a trend that worries doctors. Hepatitis B is not as obvious as measles. It travels through blood or body fluids, so parents think newborns are sa
A top health official found himself in the hot seat during a House hearing last week, facing tough questions about vaccines and public health policies. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , now leading a major health agency, defended his cautious approach to vaccination, pushing back against claims that his views
The Health and Human Services chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , spoke to Congress early Thursday about his plans for the 2027 budget and his vision for healthier America. He started by saying that good nutrition is key to ending chronic disease, hoping to shift the debate away from his past vaccine cri
A top health official recently faced tough questions from lawmakers over planned budget reductions that could impact millions. The official, speaking at a Capitol hearing, pushed back on claims about specific policies targeting certain communities. Critics argued that proposed changes might affect v
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization celebrated its 60th year in 2024. For six decades, the group has offered trusted advice for the country’s vaccine programs. In the last ten years, NACI broadened its focus. It now weighs ethics, fairness, practicality, public opinion, and
Vaccination experts worry about kids catching measles before they get their shots. That’s why some countries give the first measles vaccine at just six months instead of the usual twelve. South Africa tested this idea by giving babies their first dose at six months and a booster at one year. The goa
Doctors know kids get whooping cough vaccines early, but they still get sick sometimes. That’s why researchers tested blood from three groups of children who got different vaccine versions. Group one had an older whole-cell shot first, then two newer acellular boosters. Group two started with one ac
In October 2023, a new program began in Bangladesh that gives free, single‑dose HPV shots to girls between 9 and 14 years old. The goal is to stop cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among Bangladeshi women, which is mainly caused by the human papillomavirus. Before COVID‑19, people we
"Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued a fresh charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The update arrives after a federal judge halted his earlier version, citing that many panel members seemed unqualified. The new charter broadens eligibility for committee s
