In early 2025, the Trump administration pushed major changes to U. S. healthcare rules, touching everything from vaccine guidelines to research funding. These moves led to multiple lawsuits from states, medical groups, and advocacy organizations. One key change involved removing COVID-19 shots from
The flu season in the United States is winding down, yet this year’s vaccine has shown lower protection than expected. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that only about 25% to 30% of adults were kept from needing medical care, while the vaccine cut child ho
Senator Bill Cassidy, once known as a strong supporter of vaccines, now faces a tough test in Louisiana. He voted for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who is skeptical about many vaccines, to head the Department of Health. That decision has put him in a tight spot with voters who trust him to protect p
The county that once celebrated its low crime rate now faces a silent threat. Measles, a disease thought gone from the U. S. , has returned with nearly a thousand confirmed cases. The cause is clear: fewer children are receiving vaccines, and the protective shield around schools has weakened.
The latest data from health officials shows that the flu vaccine did not protect many people this winter. Only about a quarter of adults who got the shot avoided serious illness that would lead to a doctor visit or hospital stay. Children who were vaccinated had a slightly better chance of sta
A nurse practitioner in a small Kentucky clinic meets an eleven‑day‑old baby named Asher. While checking his basic health, she asks the parents if they have considered a shot that could keep him safe from a common lung infection. They say no, and the doctor respects their decision. The parents had
The coronavirus crisis pushed many kids in poorer countries out of routine shots, a sharp drop that worried health experts. But how the pandemic shaped people’s trust in vaccines beyond COVID‑19 is still a puzzle. Researchers gathered all the evidence they could find to see if fear of COVID or
A modern school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, houses about 600 students from a vibrant Slavic community. Only one‑fifth of its pupils have received the measles vaccine, a record low for public schools in the state. On October 8, officials announced that this school was one of just two in the co
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap
The United States has pushed back a key meeting that will decide if the country still meets the “measles elimination” label, moving it from April to November. The panel, organized by the Pan American Health Organization, had invited U. S. officials to discuss whether recent outbreaks threaten t
