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.
In most cases, the provider didn't think the vaccine was indicated for the traveler's itinerary.
