Only 9 of the 400 bills became law, and no state eliminated childhood immunization requirements.
The department had been withholding $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds for the international vaccine partnership.
The results indicate that enlisting parents in advocacy efforts could help with awareness campaigns.
Newborns immunized against RSV also had a 36% lower risk of infection with a life-threatening illness called invasive pneumococcal disease.
Improving maternal vaccine uptake before, during, or soon after pregnancy may boost child immunizations, for continuous protection early in life.
A new study finds that children receiving the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine are more likely to be vaccinated in safety-net clinics or eligible for the Vaccines for Children program.
The nominee for assistant secretary for preparedness and response has a track record of vaccine skepticism.
A Senate committee questions President Trump’s nominee about her support for vaccines and willingness to stand up to RFK Jr, with mixed results.
UN officials note some increases in childhood vaccination worldwide, but more work needs to be done to reach zero-dose children and combat vaccine hesitancy.
Today's installment answers burning questions such as whether you can get flu from the flu vaccine and provides key updates.
