The authors caution that a causal relationship can’t be established with observational studies.
Since our last update, 14 states have filed vaccine lawsuits, the CDC lost its 2 most senior officials in rapid succession, a surgeon general nominee couldn't bring herself to recommend the measles vaccine, and more.
The relatively low-cost technology has saved millions of lives—and dollars.
Myocarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination is real but is no longer an issue. The virus itself was causing myocarditis at comparable or higher rates.
The White House Office of Management and Budget has been slow to authorize the release of funds to the NIH.
Means defended removing the newborn dose of the hepatitis B vaccine from the childhood immunization schedule.
Rates climbed from 68% in January 2017 to a peak of 84% in February 2023 before dropping to 73% by August 2025.
The latest FDA reversal is welcome, but the episode of first denying Moderna review of its mRNA flu vaccine deserves close examination.
Between federal lawsuits, sweeping schedule changes, and states mobilizing their own legal challenges, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Let's dive right in.
Experts say the move will hobble the United States’ ability to respond to future infectious disease threats.
