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September 4th 2025

Florida Seeks to Be First to Ban Vaccine Mandates for Children in the State

September 3rd 2025

West Coast States Form Alliance to Provide Public Health Recommendations

August 29th 2025

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August 27th 2025

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Receives Approval With Limits on Patient Access

August 19th 2025

Conflicts of Interest in Federal Vaccine Advisory Committees at Historic Lows Despite RFK Jr Claims

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February 14th 2023

Dr Amy Crawford-Faucher Discusses the Future of Vaccination for COVID-19

February 7th 2023

Dr Amy Crawford-Faucher on Efforts to Get Childhood Immunizations Back on Track

February 3rd 2023

Dr Amy Crawford-Faucher Discusses RSV and Future Vaccines

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September 11th 2025

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August 17th 2025

Economic Benefits of Broad COVID-19 Vaccination in US Adults, by Age Group

Laura Joszt, MA
Broad COVID-19 vaccination proves economically beneficial, especially for older adults, highlighting significant health and financial advantages.
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August 6th 2025

RFK Jr Axes $500 Million in Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development

Pearl Steinzor
Robert F. Kennedy Jr halted 22 mRNA vaccine initiatives, drawing criticism from health experts over pandemic preparedness concerns.
Prenatal PFAS Exposure Alters Infant Vaccine-Related Immune Cells
August 1st 2025

Prenatal PFAS Exposure Alters Infant Vaccine-Related Immune Cells

Alana Hippensteele, MA
Prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of persistent environmental pollutants, was linked to significant shifts in infant T helper cell development, raising concerns about long-term effects on vaccine response, immune regulation, and disease susceptibility.
Updated mRNA Vaccines Against JN.1 Show Strong Safety Signal in Real-World Data
July 31st 2025

Updated mRNA Vaccines Against JN.1 Show Strong Safety Signal in Real-World Data

Alana Hippensteele, MA
A nationwide Danish cohort study demonstrated no increased risk of serious adverse events following vaccination with JN.1-updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, reinforcing their safety profile and supporting continued use in high-risk populations amid ongoing viral evolution.
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July 24th 2025

Federal Recommendations for Vaccines Containing Thimerosal Rescinded

Julia Bonavitacola
Thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, has been incorrectly linked to the development of autism by antivaccine groups.
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July 8th 2025

RFK Jr Sued by Medical Societies Over Unlawful COVID-19 Vaccine Rollbacks

Hayden E. Klein
The plaintiffs are seeking preliminary and permanent injunctions against recent COVID-19 vaccine policy changes and a declaratory judgment that the HHS secretary’s actions were unlawful.
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June 25th 2025

CDC Vaccine Panel Meets for First Time After RFK Jr Expelled Former Members

Pearl Steinzor
Controversy surrounds the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) first meeting under new leadership as vaccine skeptics join the panel.
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June 24th 2025

Falling Vaccination Rates May Bring Back Measles, Polio in US

Pearl Steinzor
Model predicts millions of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths if routine childhood vaccination rates decline significantly.
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June 12th 2025

Vaccine Skeptics Among CDC Vaccine Panel Replacements Named by RFK Jr

Julia Bonavitacola
The announcement of the new members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice comes days after the HHS secretary removed all previous members of the panel.
FDA | Image credit: Postmodern Studio
May 20th 2025

Is the US Headed for an Infectious Disease Pandemic?

Giuliana Grossi
In an era that FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, calls an "epidemic of distrust" toward health institutions, previously contained disease rates are rapidly rising, and vaccination rates are proceeding in the opposite direction.
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April 24th 2025

Falling Vaccine Coverage Threatens a Surge in Preventable Diseases

Skylar Jeremias
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April 16th 2025

WHO Members Draft Future Pandemic Agreement

Pearl Steinzor
The proposal aims to align global leaders on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response to future pandemics.
The best way to stay protected against preventable disease is to get vaccinated | image credit: maxbelchenko - stock.adobe.com
March 27th 2025

5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Vaccines

Kyle Munz
In the wake of the 2025 measles outbreak and lingering vaccine hesitancy, here are 5 things to know about the safety, efficacy, myths, and more related to childhood vaccinations.
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March 19th 2025

Texas Measles Outbreak Could Take a Year to Contain, Health Official Warns

Pearl Steinzor
Public health official warns the expanding measles outbreak could last a year.
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March 13th 2025

COVID-19 Vaccine Politicization Fueled Hesitancy, Impacted Vulnerable Groups

Pearl Steinzor
Vaccine hesitancy and higher rates of school vaccine exemptions increases the risk of outbreaks of preventable diseases, creating a significant health risk for vulnerable populations.
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February 19th 2025

Nirsevimab, RSVpreF Saw High Uptake With No Preterm Risk for RSVpreF

Pearl Steinzor
High vaccine uptake shows promise for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants.
Vaccine hesitancy presents a major public health risk | image credit: weyo - stock.adobe.com
October 22nd 2024

Vaccine Hesitancy: COVID-19 to Influenza

Kyle Munz
Vaccine hesitancy grew more prominently in the wake of COVID-19 and the spread of misinformation. This flu season, seeking out reliable sources of health information will help individuals make the best decisions to protect themselves.
Mpox | image credit: Brad Pict - stock.adobe.com
August 23rd 2024

5 Things to Know About the Current Mpox Outbreak

Kyle Munz
The World Health Organization has declared the second mpox global emergency in 2 years. Here are 5 things to know about mpox and the current outbreak.
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July 31st 2024

COVID-19 Vaccination Shows Favorable Risk-Benefit in Sickle Cell

Connor Iapoce
A study from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Research Network reports positive antibody response and tolerability after mRNA vaccination in people with sickle cell disease.
Doctor giving senior woman vaccine | Image credit: stock.adobe.com - Konstantin Yuganov
July 17th 2024

Risk of Long COVID Has Declined, Largely Due to Vaccination

Laura Joszt, MA
Over the course of the pandemic, the risk of developing long COVID after a COVID-19 infection decreased, largely due to vaccination.
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December 29th 2023

Vaccines Reduce Declines in Respiratory Parameters Post COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers

Skylar Jeremias
Health care workers who received SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations were found to be protected against declines in respiratory parameters after overcoming COVID-19, highlighting the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers.
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December 27th 2023

Electronic 'Nudges' to Improve Influenza Vaccine Uptake May Be Less Effective in Patients With Diabetes

Patrick Campbell
An analysis study reveals electronic nudges designed to boost influenza vaccination were more effective in older adults without diabetes, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in diabetes populations.
Top 5 Most-Read Vaccine Content of 2023
December 23rd 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Vaccine Content of 2023

Pearl Steinzor
The most-viewed vaccine content for this year encompassed cost, efficacy, and skepticism surrounding vaccination, particularly targeting COVID-19.
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December 18th 2023

Are Maternal Vaccines Effective Against Infant Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations?

Pearl Steinzor
Maternal vaccination during pregnancy may provide important protection before infants are eligible to receive a vaccine, a study suggests.
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December 14th 2023

What We’re Reading: Pneumococcal Disease Plunge; Health Care Spending; Mental Health Treatment Access

AJMC Staff
The rate of invasive pneumococcal disease in children plummeted by 72% from 2002 to 2021; health care spending in the United States rose 4.1% in 2022 to $4.5 trillion; roughly two-thirds of Americans who have a mental health condition were unable to access treatment in 2021 despite having health insurance.
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December 12th 2023

Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Change Parental Vaccine Hesitancy in the United States?

Pearl Steinzor
Growing misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines may have resulted in changes in parents’ trust in vaccines.
Male nurse with mask giving vaccine to patient in clinic. | Zoran Zeremski - stock.adobe.com
December 5th 2023

Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccines Provide Higher Immunogenicity Against B Lineage vs Trivalent

Joshua Fitch
Overall, the study authors concluded that the immunogenicity of quadrivalent influenza vaccines (QIV) and trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines (TIV) was similar for common influenza ingredients for children ages 6 to 35 months.
Hand holding vial with vaccine against corona virus | Thaut Images - stock.adobe.com
November 21st 2023

Can the Flu Vaccine Protect Against Heart Attack?

Pearl Steinzor
A meta-analysis highlights the potential of influenza vaccination as an adjunctive strategy in reducing cardiovascular disease.
RSV vaccine vial with syringe - Respiratory syncytial virus shot | MargJohnsonVA - stock.adobe.com
November 16th 2023

CDC Releases Additional Doses of Nirsevimab-Alip for RSV Immunization in Infants

Pearl Steinzor
More than 77,000 additional doses of nirsevimab-alip will be distributed for respiratory syndactyl virus (RSV) immunization in infants.
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November 14th 2023

Challenges in the US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

Pearl Steinzor
A recent study sheds light on issues surrounding the system's functionality, transparency, and responsiveness.
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