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Vaccine Integrity Project presents reassuring data on vaccines for upcoming respiratory virus season

The new data reveal no notable safety or effectiveness issues.

Mary Van Beusekom
Scientist conducting evidence review

AAP evidence-backed immunization schedule reflects break from CDC advisers

The AAP recommends that all kids ages 6 to 23 months old be vaccinated against COVID, given that they are at highest risk for severe disease.

Lisa Schnirring
doctor vaccinating boy

Despite RFK Jr claims, conflicts of interest among federal vaccine advisers very low, study finds

Researchers find that an average of 6.2% and 1.9% of ACIP and VRBPAC members, respectively, have reported a financial conflict of interest at any given meeting since 2016.

Chris Dall
Meeting room with chairs and tabletop microphones

HHS revives childhood vaccine safety task force

The move is the latest by HHS Secretary Kennedy to put the vaccines recommended for US children under new scrutiny.

Chris Dall
Vaccine illustration

CDC data show uptick in some teen vaccine coverage

Uptake of the Tdap and MenACWY vaccines increased among 13- to 17-year-olds in 2024, while HPV vaccine coverage remained unchanged for the third straight year.

Chris Dall

Quick takes: Concerns about changes to vaccine injury program, venison-linked E coli, 2 Cyclospora outbreaks

IDSA emphasized that the VICP be funded appropriately to compensate injured individuals without putting an infeasible burden on vaccine manufacturers that could severely jeopardize vaccine access.

Lisa Schnirring

COVID pandemic disrupted progress in routine child, teen vaccination rates, data suggest

Increases in HPV vaccination rates were lower than expected.

Mary Van Beusekom
Young boy getting vaccinated

Timing of maternal vaccination, nirsevimab to avert RSV in infants may influence cost-effectiveness

For infants born from October to February, maternal vaccination was cost-effective, but nirsevimab was cost-effective only in those born in October and November.

Mary Van Beusekom

US childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, CDC data show

The national percentage of kindergartners with an exemption from one or more vaccine rose to 3.6%, hitting a new high for the fourth year in a row.

Chris Dall
Child about to receive vaccine in doctor's office

Kennedy calls for changes to Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Though no details were provided, Kennedy says he wants to "fix" the federal program, which compensates people who report vaccine injuries.

Chris Dall

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