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cnet.comscience12 hrs ago
FDA Advisory Panel Backs Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine for Older Adults but Final Approval Remains Pending
VRBPAC voted unanimously on June 18 that benefits outweigh risks for adults ages 50-64 and 65+. The final FDA decision on licensure remains pending.
msnbc.comworld1 day ago
Sen. Ron Johnson publishes op-ed alleging nearly 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine deaths based on VAERS reports
The Wisconsin Republican posted the piece on X and his Senate website after multiple outlets declined to run it. The op-ed cites VAERS data and a Senate subcommittee report.
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world1 day ago
OB-GYN Group Releases Separate Vaccine Schedule for Pregnant Women
A medical organization issued its own immunization recommendations for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. The schedule differs from current federal guidance on one vaccine.
abcnews.go.comscience2 days ago
FDA Panel Backs Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50 and Older, but Final Licensing Decision Remains Pending
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously on June 18, 2026, that benefits of the vaccine outweigh risks for adults ages 50–64 and 65 and older. The final FDA licensing decision has not yet been made.
theconversation.comscience2 days agoUpdated
No cervical cancer deaths recorded in England among women aged 20-24 from 2020-2024, but HPV vaccine uptake has fallen since COVID
A study found zero deaths in the age group where 23 had been expected. Researchers link the outcome to high HPV vaccination rates among those born around 2000.
abcnews.go.comscience3 days agoUpdated
FDA Panel Endorses Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine for Ages 50 and Up but Requires Further Trial for Ages 65 and Older
An advisory committee voted unanimously Thursday to support licensure of the shot for adults aged 50–64 via the traditional pathway and for adults 65 and older via the accelerated pathway. The FDA is expected to decide by August 5.
news24.comscience4 days ago
Covid Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke in Veterans Study
A study of more than one million U.S. veterans found recent Covid vaccination reduced major cardiovascular events by about 38 percent. The benefit appeared in both Covid-linked and all-cause cardiac outcomes, with larger effects among older adults.
jpost.comscience5 days ago
Veterans Study Finds Covid Vaccine Linked to 38% Lower Risk of Major Heart Events but Notes Low Uptake
A study of more than 1 million U.S. veterans found that those who received a Covid vaccine alongside their flu shot had a 38% lower risk of Covid-associated major cardiovascular events.
The Guardianworld6 days ago
Kennedy Seeks Explanation from Journal Editor on Removal of 2021 Vaccine Paper by 25 June
U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a letter on X on Monday seeking answers from the editor of Toxicology Reports about the spring removal of a 2021 paper. The journal said the paper contained serious methodological flaws that could pose risks to public health.
france24.comscience6 days ago
Health Secretary Seeks Faster Appeal of Ruling Blocking Vaccine Panel
The health secretary filed to expedite an appeal of a court order that halted a federal vaccine advisory panel's work. The panel advises the government on vaccine recommendations and had its decisions frozen by the ruling.
citizen.co.zaworld14 days ago
South African Researcher to Receive 2026 Maxwell Finland Award
Professor Shabir A. Madhi of the University of the Witwatersrand will receive the 2026 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases announced the honor on 8 June 2026.
Statscience4 days ago
Insurers Extend Routine Vaccine Coverage Through 2027 as Trump Orders Review of Childhood Immunization Schedule
AHIP said its members will keep covering routine vaccines through 2027. The move follows a Trump executive order and a court pause on changes to the childhood schedule.
finance.yahoo.comscience15 days ago
Study Finds Modest Seasonal Variation in Children's Antibody Responses to Vaccines, But No Clear Link to Protection
@NewScientist reported on pooled data from 96 trials showing stronger antibody responses in winter in temperate regions and variable timing near the equator.
The Independentai17 days ago
AI Vaccine Targets Virus Families in Early Human Trial
A DNA vaccine created with machine learning produced immune responses to multiple coronaviruses in a phase I study of 49 volunteers. Researchers plan a phase II trial with more than 200 participants. The approach aims to address shared viral features rather than individual strain…
naturalnews.compolitics18 days ago
Three vaccine studies face journal scrutiny after use in policy debates
Three papers that questioned vaccine safety have been removed, retracted, or placed under investigation by their journals in the past two months. The studies were cited by federal officials and others during discussions of U.S. vaccine policy.
channelnewsasia.compolitics18 days ago
US Senate Subcommittee to Hear Testimony From Vaccine Critics and Regulators on Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Claims
Dr Aseem Malhotra and Professor Angus Dalgleish will testify before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on June 3 about alleged links between mRNA vaccines and cancer.
science20 days ago
Doctors Report Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Among Children
Physicians across the United States are treating more children for whooping cough, bacterial infections, and rotavirus. National data show increases for some diseases while others remain limited to local observations.
Statscience20 days ago
CDC Lists Containing Ebola Spread as Top Response Priority
The CDC said Friday that stopping Ebola transmission in affected countries ranks first among U.S. response goals. Officials placed support for neighboring nations second and U.S. domestic readiness third.
rte.ieworld21 days ago
Three Experimental Ebola Vaccines Being Advanced in Central Africa
Aid agencies are moving ahead with three experimental vaccines targeting an Ebola strain spreading rapidly in central Africa, according to reporting from @business.
Los Angeles Timespolitics22 days ago
Trump Directs Agencies to Review HHS Study Finding U.S. Recommends More Childhood Vaccines Than Peer Nations
President Trump issued an executive order on May 29, 2026, directing federal agencies to follow a January Department of Health and Human Services study that recommends fewer routine childhood vaccines.
nbcnews.compolitics23 days ago
Executive order directs review of childhood vaccine schedule
An executive order signed Friday recognizes a Health and Human Services assessment as guidance for federal vaccine policy. The order instructs the CDC and its advisory committee to examine the assessment and update recommendations for children and adolescents.
globalresearch.cabusiness25 days ago
FDA Reviewed 96 Reports of Pediatric Deaths After Covid Vaccination
Agency officials examined VAERS reports and classified seven cases as possibly or probably related to the vaccines. Internal documents and congressional correspondence detail the review process and subsequent decisions on public disclosure.
newser.comworld26 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Reported in Congo and Uganda, Death Toll Reaches 223
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cases have also appeared in Uganda, and the International Rescue Committee warned the outbreak could become the deadliest on record.
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Statscience26 days ago
Eli Lilly to Acquire Three Vaccine Developers for Up to $4 Billion
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company. The combined deals could reach nearly $4 billion and target pathogens linked to long-term health issues.
Statscience27 days ago
Eli Lilly to Acquire Three Early-Stage Vaccine Developers
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase three vaccine companies for a combined total that could reach nearly $4 billion. The acquisitions expand the company's presence in infectious-disease research.
New Scientistscience29 days ago
mRNA Vaccine Tested in Rodents Protects Against Three Ebola Strains
A candidate mRNA vaccine protected mice against Zaire, Sudan, and Bundibugyo viruses. The study was conducted by researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
thehindu.comworld29 days ago
Oxford University Develops Ebola Vaccine for Bundibugyo Strain
Oxford scientists are preparing a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola for human trials within weeks. The World Health Organization declared an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda last Sunday after 88 deaths among 300 suspected cases.
New Scientistscience30 days ago
mRNA Vaccine Shows Protection Against Three Ebola Strains in Mice
Researchers developed an mRNA vaccine that protected mice against Zaire, Sudan, and Bundibugyo viruses. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
dailywire.compolitics31 days ago
U.S. Withholds Funds from Global Vaccine Group Gavi
The United States has not sent $600 million budgeted for Gavi in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The funding pause follows earlier U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the dismantling of USAID.
thenation.comscience32 days ago
Lyme Disease Cases in England Rise 22 Percent in 2025
Laboratory-confirmed Lyme disease cases in England increased from 959 in 2024 to 1,168 in 2025. Public health data also recorded two probable cases of tick-borne encephalitis.
winnipegfreepress.comworld32 days ago
WHO Reports 600 Suspected Ebola Cases and 139 Suspected Deaths in DR Congo
The World Health Organization says two experimental vaccines for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Officials have confirmed 51 cases in DR Congo and two in Uganda.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld33 days ago
Ebola Vaccine Development Remains Months Away
Health experts stated that a new vaccine for the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa is still months from completion. The assessment comes as the outbreak continues in the region.
science34 days ago
Webinar to Examine Vaccine Design and Immune Response Analysis
A webinar scheduled for 20 May will discuss how activating the innate immune system and adaptive memory contribute to vaccine performance. The session is sponsored by Westlake.
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Wiredworld35 days ago
Danish Researchers Study Non-Specific Vaccine Effects in Guinea-Bissau
Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn have conducted vaccine research in Guinea-Bissau for decades. Their findings on non-specific effects have drawn renewed attention under the current U.S. administration. The work has prompted both funding and criticism from Danish scientists.
naturalnews.comscience35 days ago
Trump Administration Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines from 17 to 11
The Trump administration has reduced the number of routinely recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11. Officials cited personal autonomy as the reason for the change.
nbcnews.comscience35 days ago
Federal Judge Rules HHS Changes to Vaccine Advisory Committee Likely Illegal
A federal judge ruled in March that the Health and Human Services secretary's removal of six vaccines from routine recommendations and the reconstitution of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices were likely unlawful. The ruling restored most vaccine recommendations to…
world35 days ago
Africa CDC Chief Requests Ebola Vaccine Access
The head of the Africa CDC stated that candidate Ebola vaccines exist and expressed hope for availability within weeks. The official noted that outbreaks in Africa carry implications for other regions due to global travel.
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citizen.co.zapolitics37 days ago
RFK Jr. Announces He Will Not Run for President in 2028
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told KFF Health News he has no plans to seek the presidency again as a Republican. His remarks came amid tensions with some MAHA supporters over vaccine policy and recent Trump administration nominations at the CDC and sur…
usmagazine.compolitics38 days ago
HHS Secretary Kennedy Says He Will Not Run for President in 2028
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated he has no plans to seek the presidency in 2028. Kennedy faces competing pressures from Make America Healthy Again supporters who want stronger action on vaccines and pesticides and from the Trump administration. He…
nbcnews.comworld45 days ago
FDA Blocked Studies on Vaccine Safety and Efficacy
The Food and Drug Administration blocked studies demonstrating the safety of several vaccines, according to a New York Times report. Two of the withdrawn studies found that serious side effects from commonly used COVID vaccines were rare. A Department of Health and Human Services…
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uctoday.comworld45 days ago
Moderna's mRESVIA Faces Challenges in RSV Vaccine Market
A Seeking Alpha analysis reported that Moderna's mRESVIA RSV vaccine has struggled to gain market share against established competitors in 2026. Pfizer and GSK secured early advantages through supply chain and contract arrangements following their first-to-market launches.
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Nbc Newsscience46 days ago
Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine Shows Higher Efficacy Than Standard Shot in Phase 3 Trial
Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine reduced illness rates by about 27 percent compared with standard flu shots in a late-stage trial involving more than 40,000 adults ages 50 and older. The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, come after the Food and Drug Administrat…
realclearmarkets.comscience46 days ago
Rising Health Care Costs Top Priority for MAHA Supporters in KFF Poll
A KFF poll released May 6 found that 4 in 10 adults who support the MAHA movement identified lowering health care costs, including prescription drugs, as the top health priority for the federal government. This concern outranked restricting chemical additives in food and reevalua…
upi.comscience44 days agoUpdated
FDA Withholds Some COVID-19 and Shingles Vaccine Studies Citing Scientific Standards
The Food and Drug Administration withdrew two COVID-19 vaccine studies accepted by medical journals and prevented submission of two Shingrix abstracts, according to The New York Times. HHS confirmed the actions and said the COVID studies were withdrawn because authors drew broad…
benzinga.comworld47 days ago
FDA Withdraws Studies That Found Rare Vaccine Side Effects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration withdrew several studies concluding that Covid-19 and shingles vaccines had rare serious side effects, according to an HHS spokesperson. The studies, funded by taxpayer money, analyzed millions of patient records. FDA officials cited unsuppor…
cnbc.comfinance47 days ago
FDA Withdraws Studies on Safety of COVID-19 and Shingles Vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration blocked the publication of research finding rare side effects from COVID and shingles vaccines. The studies were withdrawn due to broad conclusions not supported by data, amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to challenge vaccine r…
dohanews.coscience54 days ago
World Immunization Week 2026 Highlights Vaccine Achievements and Ongoing Efforts
World Immunization Week 2026 emphasizes the role of vaccines in public health under the theme 'For every generation, vaccines work.' The initiative reports that vaccines have saved over 150 million lives since 1974 and prevent more than 30 life-threatening diseases. It also notes…
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upi.comscience55 days ago
U.S. Updates Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidelines to Target Newborns at Risk of Infection
A new U.S. policy limits hepatitis B vaccine recommendations at birth to babies at risk of neonatal infection. Separately, Intellia Therapeutics reported positive trial results for its CRISPR treatment, and federal regulators announced new pathways for device coverage and psyched…
New Scientistscience55 days ago
US Hospital Permits Unvaccinated Donor Blood Requests, Delaying Treatment for 15 Patients
A US hospital has granted patient requests for blood transfusions from unvaccinated donors, leading to delays that endangered lives. Analysis at Vanderbilt University Medical Center revealed 15 such cases driven by vaccine misinformation. Experts emphasize no evidence supports im…
newrepublic.comworld64 days ago
Health Secretary Kennedy Plans Vaccine Safety Campaign Post-Midterms
Recent actions indicate that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could resume questioning the safety and effectiveness of vaccines following the midterm elections. The suggestion comes amid reports of vaccines being widely popular. The midterm elections are scheduled for Novem…
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Protect Our Care Report Criticizes RFK Jr.'s Health Policies Before Hearings
Protect Our Care released a report titled 'Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vs. Public Health' that examines Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on vaccines, medical research, and food during his first 14 months as Health and Human Services Secretary. The report addresses his efforts to mobiliz…
unexplained-mysteries.comscience52 days ago
Virologist Develops Experimental Vaccine Delivered via Beer
A virologist has created an experimental beer using engineered yeast to produce viral proteins that trigger immune responses against BK polyomavirus. The approach aims to provide oral vaccination without needles. Testing on mice and self-administration showed antibody production,…
axios.comscience73 days ago
ACIP Panel Faces Scrutiny Amid HHS Efforts to Reduce Recommended Childhood Vaccines
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has drawn attention as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., seeks to decrease the number of recommended childhood vaccinations. This development occurs within ongoing debates over vaccine…
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