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news.sky.comscience22 hrs ago
UK Regulator Clears First Human Trials of Oxford Ebola Vaccine
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency cleared phase-one testing of the University of Oxford vaccine. The trial will begin within weeks and involve 50 healthy adults in the UK.
ZeroHedgefinance3 days ago
HHS Proposes Narrow Injury Table for COVID-19 Vaccines Under Compensation Program That Has Rejected 99% of Claims
The Department of Health and Human Services released a description of a proposed rule on July 1, 2026, to create an injury table listing presumed vaccine side effects eligible for compensation. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration ea…
news.google.comworld3 days ago
Fact check finds no evidence COVID-19 vaccines shorten life expectancy to 2030
A circulating video claims recipients will die by 2030. Multiple studies show no increased mortality risk and lower death rates among vaccinated people.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Trial Shows Meningitis B Vaccine Fails to Prevent Gonorrhoea
A randomized study of 587 men found nearly identical gonorrhoea infection rates in those given the MenB vaccine and those given a placebo. The NHS has offered the vaccine to men who have sex with men since August 2025.
nbcnews.comsports8 days ago
CDC websites removed then restored after White House orders
Hundreds of CDC pages were taken down following early executive orders and later restored with a note that the content predated the directive. The former chief medical officer described additional changes to vaccine materials and data requests during disease outbreaks.
Semaforworld11 days ago
Gavi to Begin First Payouts from $1.2 Billion African Vaccine Program
The global vaccine alliance will disburse initial funds to an African manufacturer in the second half of 2026. The payments mark the shift from factory construction to securing buyers and regulatory approvals.
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theglobeandmail.comscience12 days ago
U.S. Vaccines Reduced Deaths From Smallpox, Polio, Measles and Other Diseases
Vaccines developed between 1796 and 1945 lowered U.S. cases of smallpox, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, polio and measles. Data from health agencies show large drops in reported illnesses and deaths after each vaccine entered use.
newrepublic.comai13 days ago
Poll links frequent AI health queries to higher belief in vaccine myths
A May survey of 2,480 U.S. adults found that weekly users of AI chatbots for medical advice were more likely to accept several vaccine-related falsehoods than non-users. The differences persisted after researchers controlled for age, race, education, and political affiliation.
New York Postworld13 days ago
Health secretary rejects senator's claim of broken vaccine promises
The health secretary stated that all commitments made to the senator regarding vaccine descriptions and policy guardrails have been kept. The senator had said the secretary violated an agreement on how the CDC website presents vaccine-autism information.
news.sky.comscience14 days agoUpdated
No cervical-cancer deaths recorded in England among women aged 20-24 from 2020 to 2024, though uptake has fallen since COVID
New Scientist reported zero cervical cancer deaths in that age group for the first time, linked to high HPV vaccine uptake since 2008. Researchers estimate around 200 deaths prevented so far in England. The study was published in The Lancet.
The Guardianpolitics14 days ago
US Military Reinstates Flu Vaccine Mandate for New Recruits
The US military reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for new recruits earlier this week after a two-month suspension. The change follows an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base that sickened at least 275 people.
nbcnews.comscience15 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…
indianexpress.comscience15 days ago
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Multiple studies found reduced dementia rates among older adults who received the shingles vaccine. Researchers observed the association across nursing home residents and international populations.
abcnews.go.comworld16 days ago
CDC-blocked COVID-19 vaccine study published in JAMA Network Open
A study of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine was published Tuesday after the CDC prevented its inclusion in the agency's weekly report. The research estimated the updated shots reduced hospitalization risk by 55 percent among adults without weakened immune systems.
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indianexpress.comscience16 days ago
Pfizer and Valneva Plan Lyme Vaccine Filing Despite Missed Trial Goal
Pfizer and Valneva announced this spring plans to seek regulatory approval for a Lyme disease vaccine. Interviews with hunters show mixed interest depending on safety data and personal risk.
New York Postworld16 days ago
2024-2025 COVID Vaccine Linked to Lower Heart Event Risk in Veterans
A study of more than one million U.S. veterans found the latest COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a 37.7 percent reduction in COVID-related major cardiovascular events. The observational research compared veterans who received both COVID and flu shots with those who received o…
rnz.co.nzpolitics18 days ago
Emails Show Kennedy’s 2019 Samoa Trip Aimed at Health Records System but Produced No Policy Change
Newly released records show Robert F Kennedy Jr and a colleague planned to review Samoan medical data after a vaccination pause. The trip occurred months before a measles outbreak killed 83 people. Kennedy testified the visit had nothing to do with vaccines.
citizen.co.zaworld18 days ago
Shingrix shingles vaccine registered in South Africa but public-sector rollout still undecided
AllAfrica reported that GSK's Shingrix received SAHPRA registration in June 2026 and will launch at R2,783 per dose by the end of the month. Initial availability is limited to the private sector while public sector review remains pending.
prnewswire.comscience18 days ago
Vaccine Makers at BIO Conference Report Greater Optimism Than a Year Ago
Executives at the BIO international conference in San Diego said they feel more optimistic despite recent federal actions on mRNA contracts and research funding. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cancelled major mRNA vaccine contracts and cut government support for vacci…
Nbc Newsscience20 days ago
CDC Study on 2025-26 Covid Vaccine Published in JAMA After Acting Director Blocked MMWR Appearance
A study originally slated for the CDC's MMWR appeared Tuesday in JAMA Network Open after Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked it. The research examined adults across seven states from September to December 2025.
rte.iescience22 days 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.comworld23 days ago
Sen. Ron Johnson op-ed cites VAERS reports alleging nearly 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine deaths
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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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld23 days 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.comscience24 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.
abcnews.go.comscience25 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.comscience26 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.
cnet.comscience27 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 Guardianworld28 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.comscience28 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.zaworld35 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.
Statscience36 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.comscience37 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 Independentai39 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.compolitics39 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.compolitics40 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.
science41 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.
Statscience42 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.ieworld42 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 Timespolitics44 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.compolitics45 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.cabusiness47 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.comworld48 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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Statscience48 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.
Statscience48 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 Scientistscience50 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.comworld51 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 Scientistscience52 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.compolitics53 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.comscience53 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.comworld54 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 Heraldworld55 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.
science56 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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Wiredworld56 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.
nbcnews.comscience56 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…
naturalnews.comscience56 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.
world57 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.zapolitics59 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.compolitics59 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.comworld67 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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upi.comscience66 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…