The department seeks to improve recommendations so Americans “make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their families.” The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a…
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President Signs Executive Order on Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
The order recommends 11 immunizations, reduced from 18 in 2024. President Donald Trump was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as he signed…
Read MoreFDA Approves mRNA-Based Flu Vaccine
The Moderna vaccine has been authorized for adults aged 50-64. The Food and Drug Administration approved the Moderna mRNA-based flu vaccine this week, according to the pharmaceutical company.…
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Departments of State and HHS Announce Effort to Improve Vaccine Safety
The interagency agreement transitions to mercury-free vaccines and away from COVID-19-related partnerships. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported…
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Coast Guard Reinstates Members Discharged for Refusing COVID Vaccine
The DHS secretary calls the move a “major step in the right direction.” The Department of Homeland Security announced the reinstatement of 56 U.S. Coast Guard members who…
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HHS and CDC Assist South Carolina with Measles Outbreak
The outbreak has spread more quickly and has a higher number of infected than Texas did last year. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing…
Read MoreCDC Panel to Review Aluminum Salts Used in Vaccines
A concern for childhood health risks brings the issue to the forefront. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel will review the use of aluminum salts…
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Review of Religious Exemptions to School Vaccines
Amish schools challenged a NY law mandating certain vaccinations for students to attend school. The Supreme Court ordered the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reconsider its…
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HHS Investigates Elementary School for Vaccination Without Parental Consent
Federal review examines compliance with parental-consent laws, access to minors’ health records, and requirements tied to federally funded health center. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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CDC Updates Website Information on Vaccines and Autism
The health secretary kept the original language with a footnote. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its vaccine and autism webpage, footnoting its statement that…
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