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oneindia.comStudy Finds Seasonal Patterns in Children's Vaccine Antibody Responses
A review of 96 trials covering 48,000 children found stronger antibody responses to several vaccines during winter months in temperate regions. Near the equator, responses showed annual swings but peaked at different times depending on the vaccine.
prnewswire.comFDA 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.comEbola 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.
StatEli 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.
StatEli 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 ScientistmRNA 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.
manilatimes.netOxford 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 ScientistmRNA 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.comU.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.comLyme 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.comWHO 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 HeraldEbola 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.
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.
WiredDanish 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.comFederal 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.comTrump 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.
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.
citizen.co.zaRFK 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.comHHS 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.comFDA 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…
uctoday.comModerna'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.
Nbc NewsModerna 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.comRising 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.comFDA 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.comFDA 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.comFDA 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Appeals Court Upholds Kennedy Vaccine Policy Changes
The Department of Health and Human Services has appealed a federal judge's decision that halted changes to vaccine policies proposed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The lawsuit, filed by the American Association of Pediatrics and others, claims the changes violated admi…
dohanews.coWorld 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…
upi.comU.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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS 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.comHealth 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewProtect 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.comVirologist 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.comACIP 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…