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RFK Jr.'s CDC Panel to Discuss Covid Vaccine Injuries | State-Level Vaccine Mandate Rollbacks Targeted by Kennedy Allies | RFK Jr. on Flu Vaccines for Children: A Contentious Stance | CDC Advisers Scrutinize Childhood Vaccine Schedule | Whooping Cough Cases Surge: What You Need to Know | Gaza Immunization Campaign, Sudan Violence, Chad Refugee Crisis, and Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts | Alberta COVID Vaccine Rollout Faces Frustrations and Concerns | Virginia Updates Immunization Guidance Following CDC Recommendations | RFK Jr.'s CDC Panel to Discuss Covid Vaccine Injuries | State-Level Vaccine Mandate Rollbacks Targeted by Kennedy Allies | RFK Jr. on Flu Vaccines for Children: A Contentious Stance | CDC Advisers Scrutinize Childhood Vaccine Schedule | Whooping Cough Cases Surge: What You Need to Know | Gaza Immunization Campaign, Sudan Violence, Chad Refugee Crisis, and Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts | Alberta COVID Vaccine Rollout Faces Frustrations and Concerns | Virginia Updates Immunization Guidance Following CDC Recommendations

Health / Vaccines

RFK Jr.'s CDC Panel to Discuss Covid Vaccine Injuries

A CDC advisory panel, appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to discuss Covid vaccine injuries, sparking debate about the panel's scientific integrity and potential shifts in vaccine recommendations. This comes amid con...

RFK Jr.'s CDC panel to discuss Covid vaccine injuries in upcoming meeting
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Policy / Vaccines

State-Level Vaccine Mandate Rollbacks Targeted by Kennedy Allies

Following recent changes to the federal vaccine schedule, allies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are focusing on state-level rollbacks of vaccine mandates, aiming to loosen requirements for school attendance and increase exemptions.

Defying CDC, Pediatricians Recommend All Kids Get Vaccinations Against 18 Diseases - WSJ

Politics / Health

RFK Jr. on Flu Vaccines for Children: A Contentious Stance

Following the CDC's updated recommendations on childhood vaccinations, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested that fewer children receiving the flu vaccine might be a "better thing." This statement has sparked d...

CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled

Health / Vaccines

CDC Advisers Scrutinize Childhood Vaccine Schedule

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is re-evaluating the childhood vaccine schedule, sparking debate among public health experts and raising concerns about potential imp...

CDC advisers delay crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccination in sometimes-tense meeting

Health / Vaccines

Whooping Cough Cases Surge: What You Need to Know

The United States is experiencing a concerning rise in whooping cough (pertussis) cases, with Kentucky facing a particularly severe outbreak. This surge, fueled by declining vaccination rates, poses a significant threat, especially to infan...

Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough

News / Health

Alberta COVID Vaccine Rollout Faces Frustrations and Concerns

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination program is experiencing significant challenges as it rolls out to the general public. Albertans face difficulties booking appointments, and healthcare professionals are raising concerns about the program's pot...

Some Albertans frustrated, Health Link overwhelmed as COVID-19 shots roll out to general public

Health / Vaccines

Virginia Updates Immunization Guidance Following CDC Recommendations

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has updated its immunization schedule to align with the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These changes primarily affect the COVID-19 and MMRV (measles,...

Virginia updates guidance for COVID, MMRV vaccines

Health And Fitness / Vaccination

The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations in 2025

With the resurgence of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough, ensuring children receive timely vaccinations is more critical than ever. This article explores the importance of childhood immunizations for individual and commun...

The return of some diseases makes it important to get vaccines for young kids, doctor says

Health / Vaccines

Adolescent Vaccination Rates Increase, But Inequities Persist

A recent study from the CDC's National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) shows encouraging increases in vaccination rates among adolescents aged 13-17 in the United States. However, significant disparities persist, particularly in HPV vac...

Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years...

Health / Wellness

Back-to-School Immunization Tips and Resources for 2025

As the 2025-2026 academic year approaches, health officials in Florida and Oklahoma are providing resources and guidance to ensure students are properly immunized and ready for school. This includes free immunization clinics, updated requir...

DOH-Marion hosts back-to-school immunization clinics across county

Education / Back To School

Houston Area Back-to-School Events: Free Supplies and Immunizations for 2025-2026

Getting ready for the 2025-2026 school year in Houston? Between shopping for supplies and new clothes, don't forget about important health needs like immunizations. Luckily, several organizations are hosting free or low-cost events to help...

Don’t have time or money for Houston student’s school vaccines?

Health / Vaccines

Back-to-School Vaccination Push Amidst Rising Concerns

As the school year approaches, health departments and medical experts are emphasizing the importance of childhood vaccinations. Concerns are growing due to declining vaccination rates and a resurgence of preventable diseases like whooping c...

Back to school vaccine list | Wake County Public Health Department hosting first back-to-school immunization clinic

Health / Vaccination

Dental Floss as a Novel Vaccine Delivery Method

Researchers have developed a novel approach to vaccine delivery using dental floss, potentially offering a needle-free alternative for systemic and mucosal immunization. This method targets the gingival sulcus, an area between the teeth and...

Floss-based vaccination targets the gingival sulcus for mucosal and systemic immunization

Health / Politics

Ron Johnson Calls for Lifting Vaccine Requirements Amid Measles Outbreak

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is advocating for the state to lift its vaccine requirements for children attending school, arguing that hygiene and sanitation are sufficient. This stance comes amidst a significant measles outbreak across the...

Senator Ron Johnson says school kids don’t need vaccines

Health / Vaccines

Back-to-School Vaccinations: Why Summer is the Time to Act

As summer begins, healthcare professionals emphasize the importance of scheduling back-to-school vaccinations now. Doing so helps families avoid the last-minute rush and ensures children meet school entry requirements without delays. This i...

Forrest County Health Department Holds Special Immunization Walk-In Clinic

Health / Vaccines

North Carolina Launches Free Vaccine Provider Map

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has launched a new interactive map to help families easily find free childhood vaccines. This initiative supports the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, ensuring eligible...

DHHS launches new free vaccine provider map

Health / Vaccines

Oregon Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Reach Record High

Oregon is experiencing a concerning trend as nonmedical vaccine exemptions among kindergartners have reached a record high. This increase raises alarms among health officials about the potential for outbreaks of preventable diseases.

Oregon has one of the highest nonmedical vaccine exemption rates in U.S., OHA says

News / Health

West Virginia Vaccine Exemption Dispute: Governor vs. Education Department

A controversy has erupted in West Virginia over vaccine exemptions, pitting Governor Patrick Morrisey against the state Department of Education. The dispute centers on the governor's executive order to expand exemptions for mandatory school...

Morrisey’s executive order on immunization exemptions is wrong on multiple levels

Health / Vaccines

CDC Considers Narrowing Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is evaluating a shift in its Covid-19 vaccine recommendations, potentially moving from a universal approach to a risk-based strategy. This change could mean annual Covid-19 shots would pr...

How vaccinated is your child’s school district? See the numbers for SLO County