Both the CDC and NIH face cuts of more than 40%, according to an internal Trump administration document.
Other trends included worrisome rises in tuberculosis, measles, and pertussis.
The nomination of former congressman David Weldon, MD, to lead the CDC was pulled shortly before a Senate confirmation hearing this morning.
In a phase 3 trial in Mali, the NmCV-5 vaccine was found to be safe and effective for use in young children beginning at 9 months of age.
The trial is evaluating the safety and efficacy of MTBVAC, a single shot, live-attenuated TB vaccine, in people with latent TB in 3 countries.
The Trump administration also terminated advisory committees on long COVID and health equity.
The postponement comes amid concerns that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine critic, could make changes to the group, or get rid of it altogether.
Despite a history of anti-vaccine advocacy, Kennedy was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services by a 52-48 vote.
Senators pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on past statements he's made suggesting a link between autism and the MMR vaccine.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, was asked repeatedly about past anti-vaccine statements in the first of 2 hearings on whether he should be confirmed as HHS Secretary.
