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who.intworld12 hrs ago
Global Childhood Immunization Coverage Rose Slightly in 2025
World Health Organization and UNICEF data show 90 percent of infants received at least one DTP vaccine dose and 85 percent completed the full series. Coverage gains in some conflict settings were offset by declines in middle- and high-income countries.
nbcnews.comscience16 days ago
CDC vaccine panel charter revised to broaden member criteria and review alternatives
A new charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices posted June 25, 2026, broadens expertise requirements and adds responsibility to assess non-vaccine prevention options. The document replaces a March version deemed invalid and follows a court ruling that most cur…
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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.
theedgemarkets.compolitics29 days ago
Alberta Says Fall COVID-19 Vaccine Plans Will Follow Last Season’s Rules With Update Coming
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization issued new guidance for the 2026-27 season. Alberta has not announced eligibility rules or pharmacy access for the coming fall.
Statscience38 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.
theprint.inscience58 days ago
WHO Director-General Presents Four Awards for Global Health Contributions
The World Health Organization recognized four individuals for lifetime achievements in immunization, disease elimination, emergency response and humanitarian care. The awards were presented during the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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nbcnews.comscience58 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…
kff.orgscience62 days ago
World Health Organization Releases 2026 World Health Statistics Report
The 59-page report consolidates health-related Sustainable Development Goal indicators, assesses progress toward global targets and reviews topics including healthy life expectancy, premature mortality, the Triple Billion targets and inequalities in immunization. Progress towards…
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dohanews.coscience77 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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theweek.comfinance85 days ago
Federal Court Pauses U.S. Vaccine Advisory Panel Operations
A federal court has issued an order halting the work of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, citing issues with member qualifications. The ruling disrupts recommendations for vaccines including those for COVID-19, flu, and RSV, and creates uncertainty for insurance c…
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ACIP Revises Charter Amid Broader Health News Including Sports Betting and Addiction
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated its charter to address potential conflicts of interest. Health reports also cover rising concerns over sports betting and associated gambling addiction. These developments form part of recent Morning Rounds health updat…
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Approves Changes to CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Rules
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved revisions to the charter of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The changes expand the committee's scope to include vaccine safety research gaps, cumulative effects of childhood vaccines, va…
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CDC Publishes Revised ACIP Charter Allowing RFK Jr. Influence on Vaccine Policy
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a new charter for its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Thursday. The changes alter the committee's makeup and purpose, enabling Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to pursue revisio…
forbes.comscience96 days ago
New Charter Alters U.S. Vaccine Committee Structure Amid Court Ruling on Policy Changes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a new charter on Thursday that modifies the composition and objectives of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. This change enables Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to pursue revisions to national vaccin…
axios.comscience96 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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Measles Vaccination Rates Decline Across British Columbia Regions from 2015 to 2024
An analysis by CBC News of data from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control shows measles immunization rates for children seven and under fell in every region of British Columbia between 2015 and 2024. Provincewide, the rate for seven-year-olds dropped from 90 percent to 70 percent.…
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US DHHS Adopts New Rules Allowing Secretary RFK Jr. to Select ACIP Members After Court Ruling
The US Department of Health and Human Services has implemented new regulations permitting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to directly appoint members to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. This follows a federal court decision that invalidated his prior attempt to i…
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